Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual page 229

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release the
secondary hood release by pulling up on the
lever located near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are
on properly. Make sure to return the hood prop rod
carefully back in its retainer before closing the hood to
avoid damaging the vehicle.
4. Release the hood prop
rod from its retainer
and put the hood prop
rod into the slot in
the hood. To insert the
hood prop rod into
the slot, move it
straight up. If it is
moved to the side or
toward the inside of the
vehicle, it may
become detached.
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