KIA Rio_Rio5 2011 - Manual (Page 75)

Knowing your vehicle
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Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lower left
side of the instrument panel to unlatch
the hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the
hood slightly, pull the secondary latch
(1) inside of the hood center and lift (2)
the hood.
3. Lift the hood and hold it open with the
support rod by inserting the free end of
the rod into the slot (1).
HOOD
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CAUTION - Hot parts
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.