Kia Soul: Opening the hood
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 and to the 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will completely rise by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
Hood
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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
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See also:
Main Crash Pad Assembly Replacement
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Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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ENGINE START/STOP button position
OFF
Not illuminated
• With manual transaxle
To turn off the engine, stop the vehicle then press the ENGINE START/STOP button
with the ENGINE START/STOP button ON.
• With automatic transaxl ...
Vapor hose and fuel filler cap Inspection
Vapor hose
1.
Check all the clamps for tightness and the connections for leakage.
2.
Visually check the vapor lines and hoses for cracks, le ...