Chevrolet 2011 Cruze Owner's Manual page 251

2. Go to the front of the vehicle
and push the secondary hood
release handle toward the driver
side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop from its retainer,
located above the radiator.
Securely place the hood prop
into the slot on the underside
of the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be
sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Then, lift the hood to
relieve pressure on the hood
prop. Remove the hood prop
from the slot on the underside of
the hood and return the prop to
its retainer. The prop rod must
click into place when returning it
to the retainer to prevent hood
damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in)
above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.