Chevrolet Malibu 2024 Owner's Manual page 223

222 Vehicle Care
2. Lift the hood and remove the hood prop
rod from the underside of the hood.
Return the prop rod to its retainer. The
prop rod must click into place when
returning it to the retainer to prevent
hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) above the
vehicle and release it. Check to make
sure the hood is latched completely.
Repeat this process with additional force
if necessary.
Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the hood is
not latched completely. The hood could
open fully, block your vision, and cause a
crash. You or others could be injured.
Always close the hood completely before
driving.