Kia Rio 2018 Owner's Manual page 110

Features of your vehicle
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the engine com-
partment must be correctly
installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material
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.
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
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Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
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Hood open warning
(if equipped)
must be
The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven at or
above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood
open.
WARNING
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 driven,
causing a total loss of visibility,
which might result in an accident.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, ensure
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that all
removed from the engine com-
partment and surrounding body
sheet metal. Closing the hood
with an obstruction present
could result in damage to the
engine, sheet metal or the
impacted objects.
The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole whenever
you inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.
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Unsecured
engine hood
obstructions are