Jeep WRANGLER 4Xe 2022 Manual page 36

34 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
HOOD
O
PENING
WARNING!
Always place the ignition in the OFF position before
opening the hood. If the ignition is in the RUN
position and the Propulsion System is active when
the hood is opened, the engine will automatically
start, and persons not clear of the vehicle could be
injured by the engine's moving parts.
Release both of the outside hood latches.
Raise the hood slightly, and place a hand
palm-side down in the center of the hood opening.
Locate the safety latch in the middle, and push the
latch to the right to open.
Place Hand In Hood Opening
Hood Latch Locations
Remove the support rod from the hood, and insert
it into the radiator crossmember.
NOTE:
You may have to push down slightly on the hood

before pushing the safety latch.
Before lifting the hood, check that the wiper

arms are not in motion and not in the lifted posi-
tion.
While lifting the hood, use both hands.

Vehicle must be at a stop and the automatic

transmission must be in PARK.
If the vehicle was actively charging the high

voltage battery when the hood was opened, the
vehicle will stop charging until the hood is
closed.
C
LOSING
To close the hood, remove the support rod from the
slot and replace it on the hood panel retaining clip.
Lower the hood slowly. Secure both of the hood
latches.
NOTE:
If the vehicle stopped charging the high voltage
battery when the hood was opened, the vehicle will
resume charging when the hood closes.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it.