2005 Dodge Stratus Owner Manual Coupe - Page 43

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING 43 NOTE: Only open the engine hood when the wipers are at their parked position to prevent damage to the engine hood and wipers. 2 F13A1720 F13A1710 Support the engine hood with the hood prop by inserting the hood prop securely in the opening in the hood marked with an arrow. To close, unlatch the hood prop from the engine hood and place the hood prop in its retainer. Slowly lower the engine hood to about 12 inches (30 cm) from the closed position, then release it. The hood should latch from its own weight. NOTE: If this does not latch the engine hood, release it from a slightly higher position.