2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 322

Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release handle, located on the driver's side under the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and slide the secondary hood release handle from left to right. 3. Lift the hood. 4. If your vehicle has a prop rod, place it in the slot on the underside of the hood. Before closing the hood be sure that all of the filler caps are on properly, then let the hood down and close it firmly. 5-11