Kia 2014 Sportage Owner's Manual page 120

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Closing the hood
1.Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the engine com-
partment must be
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 (1 ft.) above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
WARNING
Before closing the hood, ensure
that all
removed from the hood open-
ing. Closing the hood with an
correctly
obstruction present in the hood
opening may result in property
damage or severe personal
be
injury.
WARNING
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in
the engine compartment. Doing
so may cause a heat-induced
fire.
obstructions are Always double check to be sure
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.
- Fire risk
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
- Unsecured
engine hood
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