Chevrolet 2012 Sonic Owner's Manual page 215

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 and release the
hood prop from its retainer,
located in front of the engine
compartment. Securely place the
hood prop into the slot on the
underside of the hood.
Vehicle Care
To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve
pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from
the slot in the underside of the
hood and return the prop to its
retainer. The prop rod must click
into place when returning it to
the retainer to prevent hood
damage.
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.
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