To Open And Close The Hood - Jeep 2012 Patriot Owner's Manual

WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt and
be seriously or even fatally injured. Use the recliner
only with the vehicle is parked.

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD

To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located on the left kick
panel.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 147
Hood Release Lever
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