Kia NIRO - Hood Open Warning; Closing the Hood

Hood open warning
The warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open
.
The warning chime will operate when
the vehicle is being driven above 3 km/h
(2 mph) with the hood open.
Closing the hood
1. Befor
e closing the hood, check the
following:
• All filler caps in the engine com‐
partment must be correctly in‐
stalled.
• Gloves, rags or any other com‐
bustible material must be re‐
moved from the motor compart‐
ment.
2. Return the support rod to its clip to
prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30
cm above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks
into 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
motor compartment. Doing so
may cause a heat-induced fire.
WARNING
• Always double check to be sure
that
the hood is firmly latched be‐
fore driving away. If it is not latch‐
ed, the hood could open while the
vehicle is being driven, causing to‐
tal 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
be damaged.
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