Dodge journey 2017, User Manual

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OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood release lever located un-
der the left side of the instrument panel.
2. Raise the hood and locate the safety
latch, in the middle of the hood opening.
3. Move the safety latch while lifting the
hood at the same time.
4. Insert the support rod into the slot on the
hood.
5. To close the hood, remove the support
rod and place it in the retaining clip,
then lower the hood slowly.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release Lever Location
M A I N T A I N I N G Y O U R V E H I C L E
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