Kia Optima 2017, Owner'S Manual, Page: 131 / 776

HOOD
Opening the hood
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1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
for automatic transaxle/dual clutch
transmission and to the 1st (First)
gear or R (Reverse) for manual
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transaxle, and setting the parking
brake.
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2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, push the secon‐
dary latch (1) left side and lift the
hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely
rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in engine compart‐
ment must be correctly installed.
• Gloves, rags or any other com‐
bustible material must be re‐
moved from the engine compart‐
ment.
2. Lower the hood halfway and push
down to securely lock in place.
WARNING
• 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 per‐
sonal injury.
• 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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