Bonnet Open Warning; Closing The Bonnet - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Features of your vehicle
Bonnet open warning (if equipped)
The bonnet warning message will
appear on the LCD display when
bonnet is open.
OBD041540
The warning chime will operate
when the vehicle is being driven at
or above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the
bonnet open.

Closing the bonnet

1. Before closing the bonnet, check
the following:
All filler caps in the engine com -
partment must be correctly
installed.
Gloves, rags or any other com -
bustible material must be
removed from the engine com -
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip
to prevent it from ratting.
3. Lower the bonnet until it is about
30 cm above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
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4. Check that the bonnet has
engaged properly.
If the bonnet can be raise
slightly, it is not properly
engaged.
Open it again and close it with a
little more force.
WARNING
Before closing the bonnet, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the bonnet opening. Closing
the bonnet with an obstruction
present in the bonnet opening
may result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING
Always double check to be sure
that the bonnet is firmly latched
before driving away. If it is not
latched, the bonnet could open
bonnet the vehicle is being driven,
causing total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
Do not move the vehicle with the
bonnet raised. The view will be
blocked and the bonnet could fall
or be damaged.
Bonnet