Jeep grand cherokee 2018, Owner'S Manual, Page: 104 / 620

2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left and
lift the hood.
To Close The Hood
1. Hold up the hood with one hand and with the other
hand remove the support rod from its seat and reinsert
it into the locking tab.
2. Lower the hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm) from
the engine compartment and drop it. Make sure that the
hood is completely closed.
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.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower hood to approximately 12 inches (30 cm)
and drop the hood to close. Make sure hood is fully
closed for both latches. Never drive vehicle unless
hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged.
LIFTGATE
Opening
The liftgate can be opened from inside the vehicle using the
power liftgate button on the overhead console, using the
key fob outside of the vehicle or the electronic liftgate
release.
Safety Latch Location
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