2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Owner's Manual - Page 315

Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver's side. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Pull up on the hood prop to release it from its storage clip. The hood prop may be hot due to increased engine temperatures under the hood, so be careful when handling it. Use your hood prop sleeve when handling the hood prop. 5. Put the end of the hood prop into the slot in the underside of the hood, on the driver's side of the vehicle. It is marked by an arrow. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then let the hood down and close it firmly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the underhood release to the right. It is located near the center of the hood, above the grille. 5-11