Jeep WRANGLER 2023 Manual page 38

36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Raise the hood slightly, and place a hand
palm-side down in the center of the hood opening.
Locate the safety latch in the middle, and push the
latch to the right to open.
Place Hand In Hood Opening
Remove the support rod from the hood, and insert
it into the radiator crossmember.
Hood Prop Rod Slot
NOTE:
You may have to push down slightly on the hood

before pushing the safety latch.
If the vehicle was actively charging the high

voltage battery when the hood was opened, the
vehicle will stop charging until the hood is
closed.
Vehicle must be at a stop and the gear selector

must be in PARK.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.

Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper

arms are not in motion and not in the lifted
position.
C
LOSING
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
slot and replace it on the hood panel retaining clip.
Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of the hood
latches.
NOTE:
If the vehicle stopped charging the high voltage
battery when the hood was opened, the vehicle will
resume charging when the hood closes.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it.