Dodge 2008 RT Caravan - Manual (Page 161)

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position.
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to
close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12
inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both
latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully
closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when
the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision.
You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches
are fully latched before driving.
Hood Safety Switch — If Equipped
If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle
Information Center (EVIC), and the hood is not latched,
the EVIC will display “Hood Ajar” in the instrument
cluster EVIC display window.
Hood Safety Catch
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159
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