Jeep Compass: How to Open the Hood

Opening and closing the hood of a car is an essential skill. This skill comes in handy when you experience mechanical problems on the road or when you want to do a routine checkup of your car. If you’re struggling with opening the hood of your Jeep Compass, don’t stress. This guide details the exact steps to open a Jeep Compass’s hood.

Contents

2018–2022 Models

Follow the steps below:

  1. Locate the hood release lever in the driver’s foot rest area close to the bottom edge of the door.
  2. Lift the lever upwards.
  3. The hood will pop up slightly.
  4. Put your hand underneath the hood directly below the Jeep logo to feel the safety lever.
  5. Pull up on the lever.
  6. Lift the hood to open.

2007- 2017 Models

Follow the steps below:

  1. Locate the hood release lever on the driver’s side below the dashboard.
  2. Pull the lever outwards.
  3. The hood will pop up slightly.
  4. With your hand underneath the hood, directly below the Jeep logo, feel around for the safety clutch.
  5. Pull the clutch to the right.
  6. Raise the hood to open.

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