Pontiac 1997 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 236

Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary
hood release handle upward.
I
Lift the hood, release the hood prop rod from its retainer
and put the hood prop into the slot in the hood.
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 in the
hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then just let the
hood down
and
close it firmly.
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