Dodge 2010 Dakota - Manual (Page 122)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. First pull the hood release lever located under the left
side of the instrument panel.
2. Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the
grille with your hand. It is located at the bottom center of
the grille.
Lift the hood, and the gas filled props will hold it open.
Hood Release Lever Location
Secondary Latch Location
122 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE