Closing The Bonnet - Kia Carens 2014 Manual

Features of your vehicle

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
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the bonnet until it is about
30 cm (1 ft.) above the closed
position and let it drop. Make sure
that it locks into place.
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WARNING -
• Before closing the bonnet,
ensure that all obstructions
are removed from the bonnet
opening. Closing the bonnet
with an obstruction present in
must be
the bonnet
result in property damage or
severe personal injury.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or
any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
WARNING
Bonnet
• Always double check to be
sure that the bonnet is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the bonnet
could fly open whilst the vehi-
opening may cle is being driven, causing a
total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• The support rod must be
inserted completely into the
hole whenever you inspect the
engine compartment. This will
prevent
falling and possibly injuring
you.
• Do not move the vehicle with
the bonnet raised. The view
will be blocked and the bon-
net could fall or be damaged.
the bonnet from