Kia Rio: 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 at or above 3
km/h (2 mph) with the hood open.
WARNING - Unsecured engine hood
Always double check to be sure that the hood is firmly latched before driving
away. If it is not latched, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven,
causing a total loss of visibility, which might result in an accident.
CAUTION
Before closing the hood, ensure that all obstructions are removed from the
engine compartment and surrounding body sheet metal. Closing the hood with an obstruction
present could result in damage to the engine, sheet metal or the impacted objects.
WARNING
The support rod must be inserted completely into the hole whenever you inspect
the engine compartment. This will prevent the hood from falling and possibly injuring
you.
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
All filler caps in the engine compartment must be correctly installed.
Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the
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Opening the fuel filler door
The fuel filler door must be opened from inside the vehicle by pulling up the
fuel filler door opener.
If the fuel filler door does not open because ice has formed a ...
Other information:
This system is designed to provide further enhancements to vehicle stability
and steering responses when a vehicle is driving on a slippery road or a vehicle
detected changes in coefficient of friction between the right wheels and left wheels
when braking.
VSM operation
When the VSM is in op ...
Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the oil level gauge (A).
2.
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Intake And Exhaust System - "Intake Manifold")
3.
Remove the oil level pipe (A).
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