KIA Niro: Opening the hood

(Kia Niro Hybrid only)

1. Hood release lever
2. Hood secondary latch
3. Hood

Operation

1. Pull the hood release lever (1).
2.  Push the secondary latch (2) to the left.
3. Lift the hood (3) upwards.
4. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary latch (2) to the left and lift the hood.

WARNING

• Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the gear to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
• Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
• The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole provided in the hood whenever you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring you.

Opening/closing the hood

(Kia Niro EV only)

1. Hood release lever
2. Hood secondary latch

Operation

1. Pull the hood release lever (1).
2.  Push the secondary latch (2) to the left.
3. Lift the hood upwards.
4. To close the hood, lower the hood and let it drop. Make sure that it is properly locked into place.

WARNING

• Open the hood after turning off the vehicle on a flat surface, shifting the gear to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
• 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 motor 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.

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