Hummer 2005 H2 Owner's Manual page 323

3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the
assist handles toward you to lift the hood.
4. Pull the hood open until it is supported by
the cables.
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. To close the hood, do the following:
1. Hold up the hood a few inches from the closed
position and then let it go so that it has enough
force to engage the hood latch.
2. Pull up on the assist handles to be sure that the
hood is latched.
3. Latch both hood side latches.
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