Dodge 2014 Durango - Owner Manual - Manual (Page 176)

2. Reach under the hood from outside the vehicle, move
the safety latch to the left and lift the hood.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the front center
of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
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.
Safety Latch Location
174 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE