Subaru IMPREZA 2002 Owner's Manual page 331

Maintenance and service
2. Release the secondary hood release located
under the front grille by moving the lever toward the
left.
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HBB003BA
Lift up the hood, release the hood prop from its
retainer and put the end of the hood prop into the
slot in the hood.
To close the hood:
1. Lift the hood slightly and remove the hood prop
from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its
retainer.
2. Lower the hood until it approaches about 6 in.
(15 cm) from the closed position and let it drop.
3. After closing the hood, be sure the hood is
securely locked.
If this does not close the hood, release it from a
slightly higher position. Do not push the hood forci-
bly to close it. It could deform the metal.
WARNING
Always check that the hood is properly locked
before you start driving. If it is not, it might fly
open while the vehicle is moving and block
your view, which may cause an accident and
serious bodily injury.