Exterior Features; Bonnet - Hyundai Santa Fe Owner's Manual

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EXTERIOR FEATURES

Bonnet

Opening the bonnet
1. Park the vehicle and set the park-
ing brake.
2. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the bonnet. The bonnet should
pop open slightly.
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3. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the bonnet slightly, push the sec-
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ondary latch up (1) inside of the
bonnet centre and lift the bonnet
(2). After it has been raised about
halfway, it will raise completely by
itself.
Closing the bonnet
1. Before closing the bonnet, check
the following:
• All filler caps in engine compart-
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Lower the bonnet halfway (lifted
approximately 30cm (12 inches)
from the closed position) and push
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down to securely lock in place. Then
double check to be sure the bonnet
is secure.
If the bonnet can be raised slightly, it
is not securely locked. Open it again
and close it with more force.