Kia Soul: Closing the hood - Hood - Features of your vehicleKia Soul: Closing the hood

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Hood / Closing the hood

1. Before closing the hood, check the following:

All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.

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 personal injury.
  • Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible material in the engine compartment. Doing so may cause a heatinduced fire.

WARNING

  • Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving away. If it is not latched, the hood could open while the vehicle is being driven, causing total loss of visibility, which might result in an accident.
  • Do not move the vehicle with the hood raised. The view will be blocked and the hood could fall or get damaged.

WARNING

When you check the engine compartment, Take caution to avoid contacting your

When you check the engine compartment, Take caution to avoid contacting your head with the safety hook which is located inside of the hood.

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