Dodge 2009 Durango - Manual (Page 144)

2. Push the safety latch lever to the left. It is located
between the grille and hood opening right of the center.
NOTE: Ensure hood prop rod is fully seated into clip
before closing hood to prevent damaging the grille.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Use a firm downward push at the center front
edge of the hood to ensure that both latches engage.
Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could open when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before
driving.
Hood Safety Catch
142 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE