Honda Accord Sedan Owner's Manual page 303

Service Station Procedures
Opening and Closing the Hood
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
1. Park the vehicle, and set the
parking brake. Pull the hood
release handle located under the
lower left corner of the dashboard.
The hood will pop up slightly.
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2. Reach in between the hood and
the front grille with your fingers.
The hood latch handle is above
the ''H'' logo. Push this handle up
until it releases the hood. Lift the
hood.
2011 Accord Sedan
If the hood latch handle moves stiffly,
LATCH
or if you can open the hood without
lifting the handle, the mechanism
should be cleaned and lubricated.