Dodge 2011 Nitro - Manual (Page 147)

WARNING!
Do not ride with the seatback reclined so that the
shoulder belt is no longer resting against your chest.
In a collision you could slide under the seat belt,
which could result in serious injury or death.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, there are two latches that must be
released.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
2. Push the safety latch lever to the right. It is located
between the grille and hood opening left of the center.
Hood Release Lever
146 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE