Cadillac 2014 ATS Owner's Manual page 290

This vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to do your own
service work, see
.
Keep a record with all parts receipts
and list the mileage and the date of
any service work performed. See
.
Even small amounts of
contamination can cause damage
to vehicle systems. Do not allow
contaminants to contact the fluids,
reservoir caps, or dipsticks.
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handle
inside the vehicle. It is on the
lower left side of the instrument
panel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
move the secondary hood
release lever toward the right
side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood.
To close the hood:
Before closing the hood, be sure all
filler caps are on properly. Then,
bring the hood from full open to
within 152 mm (6 in) of the closed
position. Pause, then push the front
center of the hood with a swift, firm
motion to fully close the hood.