Kia Sportage: Hood / 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 and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch (1) upward inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood.

4. Pull out the stay rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the stay rod (1).
WARNING - Stay Rod
- To prevent from being burned by hot metal, grab the stay rod in the
area wrapped in rubber.
- Ensure the stay rod is completely inserted into the hole provided whenever
you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.
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. ...
Other information:
Removal and Installation
Removal of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a lowering
of cooling efficiency. Do not remove the thermostat, even if the engine
tends to overheat.
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Seat belt systems should never be disassembled or modified. In addition, care
should be taken to assure that seat belts and belt hardware are not damaged by seat
hinges, doors or other abuse.
WARNING - Pinched seat belt
Make sure that the webbing and/or buckle does not get caught or pinched in ...