Kia Optima: Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1st(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
Hood
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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
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See also:
Replacement
Hood Assembly Replacement
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When removing and installing
the hood, an assistant is necessary.
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Installation
1.
Install the overhead console
lamp after connecting the sunroof switch connector and lamp connector.
2.
Install the lens after tightening
2 screws.
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Inspection
1.
With the washer motor connected
to the reservoir tank, fill the reservoir tank with water.
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