Jeep 2012 Wrangler, User Manual

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OPENING THE HOOD
• Release the two hood latches
located on the left and right side
of the hood.
• Raise the hood and locate the
safety latch, in the middle of the
hood opening.
• Push the latch to the left side of
the vehicle, to open the hood. You
may have to push down slightly on
the hood before pushing the
safety latch.
• Insert the support rod into the slot
on the hood.
• To close the hood, remove the
support rod and place it in the
retaining clip, then lower the hood
slowly.
• Secure both of the hood latches.
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.
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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