2012 Cadillac CTS Owner Manual - Page 325

Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood release lever with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower side of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and find the secondary hood release lever. The lever is located under the front edge of the grille near the center. Lift the release lever up and raise the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then pull the hood down and close it firmly.