Chrysler 2009 PT Cruiser Owner's Manual page 126

124 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
2. Move the safety latch, located under the front edge of
the hood, slightly to the right of center and raise the
hood.
Safety Latch
Use the hood prop rod clipped to the driver's side of the
engine compartment to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the hood prop at the location stamped into
the inner hood surface.