HOOD; Opening The Hood; Closing The Hood- Page 109

2021 Jeep Gladiator Owner's Manual

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING LIGHTS AND MESSAGES
STARTING AND OPERATING
MULTIMEDIA
SAFETY
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE

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5. Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper 

arm hex bolts and push gently until they 

snap into place.

Step Five

NOTE:

Make sure the windshield is raised prior to 

installing the tops.

HOOD    

O

PENING

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HE

 H

OOD

Release both the hood latches.

Hood Latch Locations

Raise the hood and locate the safety latch, 

located in the middle of the hood opening. Push 

the safety latch to the right to open the hood. 

You may have to push down slightly on the hood 

before pushing the safety latch. Remove 

support rod from the hood, and insert into the 

radiator crossmember.

C

LOSING

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HE

 H

OOD

To close the hood, remove the support rod from 

the radiator crossmember, and install into the 

clip on the hood. Lower the hood slowly. Secure 

both of the hood latches.

1 — Hex Bolt Cover Installed
2 — Hex Bolt Cover Removed

WARNING!

Be sure the hood is fully latched before 

driving your vehicle. If the hood is not fully 

latched, it could open when the vehicle is in 

motion and block your vision. Failure to follow 

this warning could result in serious injury or 

death.

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  • 5. Reinstall the protective caps over the wiper arm hex bolts and push gently until they snap into place.

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