Kia Sportage: Opening the hood / Hood open warning
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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:
Description
Block Diagram
Components of LDWS
No
Item
Function
Position
1
LDWS Unit
1)
Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) : Detects the current driving ...
Component Location
1. Hood switch
2. Burglar horn
3. BCM
4. Door lock / unlock buzzer
5. Front door actuator & switch
6. Rear door actuator & switch
7. Tailgate actuator & switch
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