Mitsubishi ECLIPSE Owner's Manual page 398

Support the engine hood with the hood prop. Insert the hood
prop securely in the opening under the hood marked with an
arrow.
CAUTION
!
Always insert the support prop into the hole spe-
cially made for it. Propping the engine hood at any
other place could cause the prop to slip out and lead
to an accident.
The hood prop can fall out if the hood is lifted by a
strong wind.
To close
Unlatch the prop from the engine hood and put it back in its
retainer.
Slowly lower the engine hood about 12 inches (30 cm), then let
it drop from its own weight.
NOTE
If this does not close the engine hood properly, drop it
again from a slightly higher position.
CAUTION
!
Be careful not to trap your hands or fingers when
closing the engine hood.
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