Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Hood
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 Intelligent Variable Transmission and to
the 1st (First) gear or R (Reverse) for Manual Transmission, and setting the parking
brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).

3. Pull the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood open with the support rod.
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help
prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
To raise or lower the window, turn the window regulator handle clockwise or counterclockwise.
WARNING
When opening or closing the windows, make sure your passenger's arms, hands
and body are saf ...
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
...
Other information:
For best battery service
Keep the battery securely mounted.
Keep the battery top clean and dry.
Keep the terminals and connections clean, tight, and coated with petroleum
jelly or terminal grease.
Rinse any spilled electrolyte from the battery immediately with a solution
of water a ...
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remov ...