Dodge 2009 Ram 1500 - Manual (Page 133)

2. Reach into the opening beneath the center of the grille
and push upward on the safety latch to release it before
raising 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!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are latched fully before
driving.
Safety Latch
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