HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND LATCH
Opening the Hood:
  1. Pull the Hood Release Lever to unlatch the Hood
  2. In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
  3. Pull out the support rod from the Hood and set into place to hold the Hood open

(Lever located near floor below Driver's Panel)

(Secondary latch located inside lip of Hood)

Closing the Hood:

Lower the Hood by pressing the front center of the Hood. Then, press down to securely lock in place.

Reminders:

  • While lowering and closing, keep hands away from under the Hood 
  • Open the Hood only after turning the engine off, on a flat surface, with the gear shift in P (Park) position and setting the parking brake 

Certain features are available only on select Kia models.

Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

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