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.
2018–2022 Models
Follow the steps below:
- Locate the hood release lever in the driver’s foot rest area close to the bottom edge of the door.
- Lift the lever upwards.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
- Put your hand underneath the hood directly below the Jeep logo to feel the safety lever.
- Pull up on the lever.
- Lift the hood to open.
2007- 2017 Models
Follow the steps below:
- Locate the hood release lever on the driver’s side below the dashboard.
- Pull the lever outwards.
- The hood will pop up slightly.
- With your hand underneath the hood, directly below the Jeep logo, feel around for the safety clutch.
- Pull the clutch to the right.
- Raise the hood to open.