Jeep Patriot 2014 Owner's Manual page 160

158 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE
Hood Release Lever
2. Move the safety catch located under the front edge of
the hood, near the center and raise the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Location
Lift the hood prop rod, clipped to the right side (left side
facing hood) of the engine compartment, to secure the
hood in the open position. Place the hood prop at the
location stamped into the inner hood surface.