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

148 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Safety Catch
Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the left underside of the hood.