Kia Sportage: Hood / Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift
lever to the P (Park) position and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch (1) upward inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood.
4. Pull out the stay rod.
5. Hold the hood opened with the stay rod (1).
WARNING - Stay Rod
- To prevent from being burned by hot metal, grab the stay rod in the
area wrapped in rubber.
- Ensure the stay rod is completely inserted into the hole provided whenever
you inspect the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling
and possibly injuring you.
The warning message will appear on the LCD display when hood is open.
The warning chime will operate when the vehicle is being driven at or above 3km/h
with the hood open. ...
Other information:
Pressing or pulling up the power window switch momentarily to the second detent
position (6) completely lowers or raises the window even when the switch is released.
To stop the window at the desired position while the window is in operation, pull
up or press down and release the switch.
If ...
Specification
Item
Specification
Type
Hall effect sensor
Operating condition (°C)°F
(-40 to 150) -40 to 302
Output voltage (V)
High : 1.18 - 1.68
Low ...