RAM Promaster 2016 - Maintaining Your Vehicle; To Open and Close the Hood

TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
To open the hood, two latches must be released.
1. Open the drivers door to gain access to the hood release lever. Pull the hood
release lever located on the side of the instrument panel.
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle,
reach into the opening beneath the
center of the hood and push the safety
latch lever to the right to release it,
before raising the hood.
3. Raise the hood and place the hood
prop rod in hood slot to secure the
hood in the open position.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage:
• Before closing hood, make sure the hood prop rod is fully seated into its storage
retaining clips.
• 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!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully
latched, it could open when the vehicle is in motion and block your vision. Failure
to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death.
Hood Release
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE
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