Kia RIO Owner's Manual page 115

Closing the bonnet
1. Before closing the bonnet, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compartment
must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the bonnet until it is about 30 cm
above the closed position and let it
drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
WARNING
• Before closing the
ensure that all obstructions are
removed from the bonnet open-
ing. Closing the bonnet with an
obstruction present in the bonnet
opening may result in property
damage or severe
injury.
• Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
WARNING
• 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 vehicle is being
driven, causing a total loss of vis-
ibility, which might result in an
accident.
• The support rod must be inserted
completely into the hole provided
in the bonnet whenever you
inspect the engine compartment.
This will prevent the bonnet from
falling and possibly injuring you.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
bonnet,
bonnet raised. The view will be
blocked and the bonnet could fall
personal
Features of your vehicle
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