To Open And Close The Hood - Dodge 2007 Durango Owner's Manual

"Overhead Console with Electronic Vehicle Information
Center (EVIC)" in Section 3 of this manual.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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Then push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located
between the grille and hood opening right of the center.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front
edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed,
with both latches engaged.
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