Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 116

Features of your vehicle
BONNET
Opening the bonnet
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch
the bonnet. The bonnet should
pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the bonnet after turning off
the engine on a flat surface,
shifting the shift lever to the
P(Park) position for automatic
transaxle / dual clutch transmis-
sion and to the 1(First) gear or
R(Reverse) for manual transaxle,
and setting the parking brake.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
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the bonnet slightly, push the sec-
ondary latch (1) upside and lift the
bonnet (2).
3. Raise the bonnet. It will complete-
ly rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the bonnet
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compart-
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
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3. Lower the hood until it is about 30
cm 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
little more force.
material must be