2009 Buick Enclave Owner's Manual - Page 281

Service and Appearance Care 5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood: 3. After the lid has been partially lifted, a gas strut automatically lifts and holds the hood in the fully open position. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. { CAUTION An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on it. It is located under the instrument panel on the driver side of the vehicle. { CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Pull the hood down to close. Lower the hood until the lifting pressure of the strut is reduced. Then allow the hood to fall and latch into place under its own weight. Check to make sure the hood is closed. If the hood does not fully latch, gently push the hood down at the front and center until it is completely latched. 2. At the front of the vehicle, pull up on the bottom center of the grille, and push the secondary hood release to the left.