Kia 2007 Rio Owner's Manual page 73

Knowing your vehicle
HOOD
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Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left
side of the instrument panel to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
(1) inside of the hood center and lift (2)
the hood.
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3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the
support rod by inserting the free end of
the rod into the slot (1).
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Hot parts
CAUTION
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The rubber will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine is hot.