Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual page 257

2. Then go to the front of the vehicle. Release the
secondary hood release by pulling up on the lever
located near the middle of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on
properly. Make sure to store the hood prop rod carefully
back in its retainer before closing the hood to avoid
damaging the vehicle.
4. Release the hood prop
rod from its retainer and
put the hood prop rod
into the slot in the hood.
To insert the hood prop
rod into the slot, move it
straight up. If it is
moved to the side or
toward the inside of the
vehicle, it may become
detached.
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