Hood; Opening The Hood; Closing The Hood - Jeep COMPASS 2019 User Manual

HOOD

Opening The Hood

Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under-
neath the driver's side of the instrument
panel.
Hood Release Location (Underneath
Instrument Panel)
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2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located be-
hind the front edge of the hood at the
center. Reach in at the center of the hood
with a palm facing the ground. Once con-
tact is made with the safety latch release
lever, push it toward the passenger side of
the vehicle to fully release the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location

Closing The Hood

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. Lower hood to approxi-
mately 12 inches (30 cm) and drop the
hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive ve-
hicle unless hood is fully closed, with both
latches engaged.