Kia 2014 Sportage Owner's Manual page 123

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Closing the hood
1.Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the engine com-
partment must be
installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com-
bustible material must
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2.Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3.Lower the hood until it is about 30
cm (1 ft.) above the closed position
and let it drop. Make sure that it
locks into place.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood,
ensure that all obstructions
are removed from the hood
opening. Closing the hood
correctly
with an obstruction present in
the hood opening may result
in property damage or severe
be
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.
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
• Always double check to be
sure that the hood is firmly
latched before driving away. If
it is not latched, the hood
could open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing total
loss of visibility, which might
result in an accident.
• The support rod must be
inserted completely into the
hole provided whenever you
inspect the engine compart-
ment. This will prevent the
hood from falling and possi-
bly injuring you.
• Do not move the vehicle with
the hood raised. The view will
be blocked and the hood
could fall or get damaged.
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