Caroline,
on the hood. I would relock he hood fully and then pull the handle whilst pushing down on the right side & trying to slide the hood side to side. You might need a helper for this.

2006 was a transition year for trads. 2006 -14 MMC parts book shows the fusebox like this
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This box is on the bulkhead in the engine compartment above the drivers footwell.


JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 MG ZS EV aka Trigger