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How does the Pontiac Torrent hood open?

My cousin gave me his old car, and I can't wait to start driving it! I need to do a little maintenance on it first, though, and need to check the oil. How do I open a Pontiac Torrent hood?

Shannon Martin · Updated on Mar 20, 2023

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

Checking the oil is a great first step in

basic car maintenance

. Popping the hood on your

Pontiac Torrent

is simple. Just follow these steps:

Locate and pull the hood release. It is to the lower left of the steering wheel, near the driver’s side door

Once you pull the hood release, you will hear the hood pop up, and it will raise slightly

Go to the front of your

and locate the safety latch. It is in the space between the hood and the car

Push the safety latch to the right and push the hood straight up

And that’s it!

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