2014 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 258

10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-33. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Records on page 11-15. Hood To open the hood: { Caution Even small amounts of contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, or dipsticks. 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is inside the vehicle on the lower side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to find the secondary hood release handle. The handle is under the front edge of the hood near the center. Push the handle to the right and at the same time raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.