Kia Optima: 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
engine compartment.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push down to securely lock in place.
WARNING
- Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from
the hood opening. Closing the hood with an obstruction present in the hood opening
may result in property damage or severe personal injury.
- Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine
compartment. Doing so may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING
- Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing a total loss of visibility, which might result in an
accident.
- Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be blocked
and the hood could fall or be damaged.
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) p ...
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