Dodge Avenger 2013 Owner's Manual page 167

2. Lift the secondary latch located under the front edge
of the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Safety Latch
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.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 165
Hood Prop Rod Hole Location
Before closing the hood, make sure to stow the prop rod
in its proper location.
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