Dodge Durango Owner's Manual page 147

2. Reach under the hood from outside the vehicle, move
the safety latch to the left and lift the hood.
Safety Latch Location
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 145
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center of
the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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.
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