Dodge 2008 Dakota - Manual (Page 111)

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released. First pull
the hood release lever located under the left side of the
instrument panel.
Then push the safety latch lever up while lifting the grille
with your right hand. It is located at the bottom center of
the grille.
Lift the hood and gas filled props will hold it open.
Hood Release Lever Location
Secondary Latch Location
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 111
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