Buick Regal Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-13557849) -
2020 - CRC - 6/25/19
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Seats and Restraints
Temporary Hood Repair
If the rear of the hood is raised, the
hood may be repositioned
temporarily if a towing service is not
available.
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Warning
Before beginning the procedure,
read all the instructions. Failure to
read and follow the instructions
could injure you or others, and
damage the vehicle.
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Warning
After the hood has lifted, the hood
hinge and latch area may be hot.
Do not touch the pedestrian
protection system components.
Allow the engine to cool before
attempting any repair.
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Warning
You or others could be injured
when the hood is lowered or
latched.
Be sure to keep fingers and other
body parts away from the edge of
the hood and fenders.
1. Place both hands on top of the
right corner of the hood near
the windshield and push the
hood down quickly.
If the hood does not latch, push
down again with slightly more
force until the hood is latched
securely.
2. Repeat the previous step to
latch the left side of the hood.
3. Pull up on the rear corners of
the hood to make sure the
hood is latched securely and
will not lift.
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Warning
Do not drive the vehicle if the
hood is not securely latched at
both rear corners and the front
latch.
Operating your vehicle without the
hood securely latched can lead to
a collision resulting in damage to
your vehicle, damage to other
property, personal injury, or even
death.
4. Drive directly to a dealer for
service. If you cannot go in for
service immediately, have the
vehicle towed.
Some noise will occur when
the vehicle is driven while the
hood is temporarily
repositioned.