Buick Verano Owner's Manual page 257

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
with hand palm side down, slide
the secondary hood release
handle toward the driver side of
the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood and pull the prop
rod by the sleeve from the
retainer, located above the
radiator.
4. Securely place the hood prop
into the slot on the underside of
the hood.
To close the hood:
1. 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 on the underside of the
hood and return the prop to its
retainer. The prop rod must click
into place when returning it to
the retainer to prevent hood
damage.
2. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in)
above the vehicle and release it
so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.