Kia Sportage: Opening the hood / Hood open warning

The warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 3km/h
with the hood open.
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift
lever to the P (Park) position a ...
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
eng ...
Other information:
Specifications
Purge Control Solenoid Valve (PCSV)
▷ Specification
Item
Specification
Coil Resistance (Ω)
22.0 - 26.0 [20°C(68°F)]
Tightening Torques
Item
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Keyless Entry – Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the keypad not accept the access code?
If you enter the access code too fast on
the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Slowly re-enter the access code.
Why does the passive key not work?
The system deactivates passive keys
left inside y ...