Dodge 2005 Viper Owner's Manual page 72

72 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Then push the safety catch handle located under the front
edge of the hood toward the right. Raise the front of the
hood.
Hood Safety Catch
NOTE: Assist props will raise the hood to a normal
customer usage position. If greater access is required, the
hood may be pushed up at the front, raising the hood
beyond the initial opening height. Simply pull the hood
down to close it.
CAUTION!
Do not leave the hood open in areas where strong
gusts of wind are likely. Such a place might be by the
side of the road where large trucks pass by. Strong
gusts of wind may damage your hood. Always close
the hood in such situations.