Closing The Hood - Kia Sorento 2018 Owner's Manual

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compart-
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3.Lower the hood until it is about 30
cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into place.
4. Check that the hood has engaged
properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a lit-
tle more force.
WARNING
- Hood
obstruction
Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions
removed from the hood open-
ing. Closing the hood with an
be
obstruction present in the hood
opening may result in severe
personal injury.
WARNING
- Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
Always double check to be sure
are that the hood is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the hood could fly open
while the vehicle is being driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.
- Unsecured
engine hood
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