Closing The Hood - Kia CADENZA 2020 Owner's Manual

Closing the hood

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 material
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Lower the hood until it is about 12
inches (30 cm) above the closed
position and let it drop. Make sure
that it locks into place.
3. 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.
CAUTION -
Before closing the hood, ensure
that all obstructions are removed
from the hood opening. Closing
the hood with an obstruction
must be
present in the hood opening may
result in property damage.
WARNING
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
Hood obstruc-
tion
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 driv-
en, causing a total loss of visi-
bility, which might result in an
accident.
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Fire risk
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
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Unsecured
engine hood
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