KIA Niro: Closing the hood

KIA Niro EV, Hybrid - Second generation - (SG2) (2021-2024) - Owner's manual / Features of your vehicle / Hood / Closing the hood

(Kia Niro Hybrid only)

Closing the hood

Operation

Before closing the hood, check the following:

All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment.

Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm (12 inches) above the closed position and let it drop. Make sure that it locks into place.
Check that the hood has engaged properly.

If the hood can be raise slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a little more force.

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.
Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing 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.

Fuel filler door (Kia NIRO Hybrid)

Opening the fuel filler door

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Opening the fuel filler door (Plug-in hybrid vehicle)

Stop the engine. To open the fuel filler door, push the fuel filler door opener button. Wait until the fuel tank is depressurized. The message is displayed when the fuel filler door unlocks after the fuel tank is depressurized.

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