Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 228

Vehicle controls
Emergency hood release lever
Operation
僅 Open the emergency hood release cover on the driver side footrest.
僅 Pull the emergency hood release lever twice.
Front trunk
Precautions
WARNING
僅 NEVER make an attempt to get inside the front trunk. It will cause a fatal injury.
僅 Before closing the hood, ensure all obstructions are removed from around the hood
opening. The hood will rise up or move down automatically if the height is not firmly
adjusted. Be aware of the damage caused by the unintended hood movements.
CAUTION
僅 Do not exceed the luggage volume capacity of the front trunk. The overweighted front
trunk can be severely damaged.
僅 Do not store the fragile objects in the front trunk.
僅 Always keep the front trunk cover closed securely while driving. Items inside your vehi-
cle are moving as fast as the vehicle. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a
crash, the items can be damaged.
僅 Do not spray water in the front trunk. Vehicle driving system may get damaged since
the front trunk is located at the center of motor compartment.
僅 Be careful when you store any liquid in the front trunk. If liquid leak outside the front
trunk, it will cause a damage to the electric devices in the motor compartment.
僅 Do not press the front trunk cover or place the objects on the front trunk cover. It may
be deformed or damaged.
僅 When closing the front trunk cover, be careful not to touch objects inside the trunk.
Loaded objects or the front trunk may be deformed or damaged and the front trunk
cover may be opened during driving due to poor closing, resulting in joints and damage.
NOTE
To avoid possible theft, doot leave valuables in the storage compartments.
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Opening and closing