KIA Rio_Rio5 2006 User Manual

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Knowing your vehicle

Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the fol-

lowing:

• All filler caps in engine compartment

must be correctly installed.

• Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be removed
from the engine compartment.

2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12

inches) height and then let it drop to
properly lock in place.

Make sure the hood is properly locked
before driving.

FUEL FILLER LID

1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the

release lever.

CAUTION

- Hood

• Before closing the hood, make

sure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no one’s
hands are near the hood opening.

• Do not leave gloves, rags or any

other combustible material in the
engine compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.

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4 Door

5 Door

CAUTION

To avoid injury from sharp edges, it
is recommended that protective
gloves be worn if there is a need to
open the fuel filler door manually.

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