Kia Sportage: Hood
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The hood serves as a cover for the
engine compartment.
Open the hood if maintenance work
needs to be performed in the engine
compartment or if you need to look at
the compartment.
Opening the
The hood 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 2
mph (3 km/h) with the hood open.
Closi
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Component Location
Cluster assembly
Seat belt switch
Vehicle speed sensor
Engine coolant temperature sender
Oil pressure switch
Brake fluid level warning switch
Parking brake switch
Door switch
Fuel gauge sender
Tailgate switch
Wheel
Repair procedures
Removal
Timing chain cover removal is not required for this procedure.
CAUTION
Use fender covers to avoid damaging painted surfaces.
To avoid damaging the cylinder head, wait until the engine coolant
temperature drops below normal
temperature before removing it.
Opening the hood
