Chevrolet 2011 Volt Owner's Manual page 375

Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date
of any service work performed.
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To open the hood:
1. Turn the vehicle off before
opening the hood. If the
vehicle is on, the engine will
start when the hood is opened.
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and
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2. Pull the release handle with
this symbol. It is below the
instrument panel to the left
of the steering wheel.
3. Go to the front of the vehicle and
locate the secondary release
lever under the front center of
the hood. Push the secondary
hood release lever to the right
to disengage.
4. Lift the hood and release the
hood prop rod from its retainer
above the radiator support.
Place the prop rod securely into
the slotted retainer in the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, check
that all filler caps are properly
installed. Then, lift the hood
to relieve pressure on the
hood prop.
2. Remove the hood prop from
the slotted retainer in the hood
and return it to its retainer above
the radiator support. The prop
rod must lock into place when
returning it to the retainer to
prevent hood damage.
3. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release
it so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is firmly
closed. Repeat the process if
necessary.