Hood; To Open The Hood; To Close The Hood - Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual

To open the hood:

1. Pull the release handle located
below the instrument panel to
the left of the steering wheel.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle to
find the secondary hood release
handle. The handle is under the
front edge of the hood near the
center. Push the handle to the
right and at the same time raise
the hood.

To close the hood:

1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 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.