2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Owner Manual - Page 161

UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 159 inches (30 cm) and then drop it. This should secure both latches. Never drive your vehicle unless the hood is fully closed, with both latches engaged. WARNING! If the hood is not fully latched, it could fly up when the vehicle is moving and block your forward vision. You could have a collision. Be sure all hood latches are fully latched before driving. Hood Safety Switch - If Equipped If the vehicle is equipped with the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC), and the hood is not latched, the EVIC will display "Hood Ajar" in the instrument cluster EVIC display window. 3 Hood Safety Catch Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open position. To prevent possible damage, do not slam the hood to close it. Lower the hood until it is open approximately 12