Lifting the hood of a car is a simple but important task that every driver should know how to do. It allows you to check and replenish fluids, replace bulbs, and perform other basic maintenance tasks. Knowing how to lift the hood is also essential in case of an emergency, such as a flat tire or a dead battery.
Most cars have a lever or latch located inside the driver’s side footwell that releases the hood. Once the lever is released, the hood can be lifted by pulling up on the latch located at the front of the hood. Some cars have a secondary latch that must be released before the hood can be fully lifted.