Kia Sportage: Opening the hood / Hood open warning

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Hood / 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.

Opening the hood

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 ...

Closing the hood

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 ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Service Manual: Radiator Repair procedures

Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal. 2. Remove the air duct. (Refer to Intake and Exhaust System - "Air Cleaner") 3. Remove the engine room under cover. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Body - "Glove Box Housing") 3. Disconnect the body control module connectors (A). ...