Acura 2014 TL Owner's Manual page 479

2. Put your fingers between the front
edge of the hood and the front
grille to locate the hood latch
handle. Push this handle up until it
releases the hood. Lift the hood.
If the hood latch handle moves
stiffly, or if you can open the hood
without lifting the handle, the
mechanism should be cleaned and
lubricated.
LATCH
3. Lift the hood up most of the way.
The hydraulic supports will lift it
up the rest of the way and hold it
up.
Service Station Procedures
To close the hood, lower it to about a
foot (30 cm) above the fender, then
press down firmly with your hands.
Make sure the hood is securely
latched.
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