Chevrolet Captiva Owner's Manual page 202

9-4 Vehicle Care
To close the hood:
1. Make sure hands and other body
parts as well as those of other
persons, are completely away from
the engine compartment and hood-
to-body edges.
2. Lower the hood allowing it to drop
from a height of about 30cm (1
foot).
3. Make sure the hood is locked firmly
in place.
Warning
Pull on the front edge of the hood to
make sure it is latched securely
before you drive your vehicle.
Do not pull the hood release handle
while your vehicle is moving.
Do not move your vehicle with the
hood open. An open hood will
obscure the driver's vision.
Operating your vehicle with the
hood open can lead to a collision
resulting in damage to your vehicle,
to other property, personal injury or
even death.
Warning
Only perform engine compartment
checks when the ignition is OFF.
The cooling fan may start operating
even if the ignition is OFF.