KIA Forte_Forte5_Forte Koup 2012 - Manual (Page 101)

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Features of your vehicle
D090100TD
Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the
hood. The hood should pop open
slightly.
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 out the support rod from the hood.
4. Hold the hood opened with the support
rod.
HOOD
OTD049014 OMG035065 OTD049131
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area
wrapped in rubber. The plastic will
help prevent you from being burned
by hot metal when the engine is
hot.