Jeep 2009 Commander - Manual (Page 141)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Pull the release lever inside your vehicle located below
the instrument panel and in front of the driver’s door.
2. Reach under the hood, move safety latch to the left,
and lift the hood. To prevent possible damage, do not
slam the hood to close it. Use a firm downward push at
the center of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Underhood Safety Latch
Hood Release Handle
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 139
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