Hyundai stargazer 2022 Owner's Manual page 154

Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to en-
sure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects are
removed from the engine room area
or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other combustible
material is removed from the engine
compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and correctly
installed
2. Return the support rod to its clip to pre-
vent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood halfway (lifted approxi-
mately 30 cm from the closed posi-
tion)and push down to securely lock in
place.
4. Then double check to be sure the hood
is secure.
- If the hood can be raised slightly, it is
not properly locked.
- Open it again and close it with a little
more force.
WARNING
Always double check to be sure that the
hood is firmly latched before driving
away. Check there is no hood open
warning light or message displayed on
the instrument cluster. Driving with the
hood opened may cause a total loss of
visibility, which might result in an acci-
dent.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure that
all obstructions are removed from the
hood opening. Closing the hood with
an obstruction present in the hood
opening may result in property dam-
age 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.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood raised. The view will be blocked
and the hood could fall or be dam-
aged.
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