Knowing your vehicle – KIA Rio_Rio5 2005 User Manual

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Knowing Your Vehicle

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3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the prop rod by

inserting the free end of the rod into the slot in the
hood.

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Closing the Hood

• Check the area under the hood to make certain all

filler caps are in place and that all loose items have
been removed.

• Secure the support rod in its clip.
• Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height

and then let it drop to properly lock in place.

• Check to make sure the hood is closed.

WARNING

Hold the upper part wrapped in rubber of the
support rod. If you hold the other parts when
the support rod is heated by engine, you may
get burned.

CAUTION

Before closing the hood, make sure that all parts
and tools have been removed from the engine
area and that everyone is clear of the hood open-
ing.

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