2006 KIA PICANTO hood release

Your vehicle at a glance
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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
1. Door lock/unlock lever .......................3- 9
2. Outside rearview mirror control
switch* ...............................................3-81
3. Power window switches* ...................3-13
4. Master power window control lock*...3-14
5. Vent controls .....................................4-46
6. Instrument cluster .............................4-23
7. Steering wheel ..................................4-20
8. Steering wheel tilt* ............................4-21
9. Hood release lever ...........................3-75
10. Fuel filler lid release lever ...............3-76
* : if equipped
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Knowing your vehicle
Opening the hood:
1. Pull the release lever on the lowerleft side of the instrument panel to
unlatch the hood. The hood
should pop open slightly. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise
the hood slightly, pull the second-
ary latch ( ➀) inside of the hood
center and lift ( ➁) the hood. 3. Lift the hood and hold it open with
the support rod by inserting thefree end of the rod into the slot(➀ ).
HOOD
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CAUTION
Grasp the support rod in the
area wrapped in rubber. The rub-ber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal whenthe engine is hot.
➀

Knowing your vehicle
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CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
objects, it is recommended thatprotective gloves be worn whenopening the fuel filler door man- ually.
Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following:
 All filler caps in engine compart- ment must be correctly installed.
 Gloves, rags or any other com- bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.
2. Secure the support rod in its clip.
3. Lower the hood to about 30 cm (12 inches) height and then let it
drop to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving. 1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, pull the
release lever. 3. Pull the fuel filler lid out to open.
4. To remove the cap, turn the fuel
tank cap counter-clockwise.
5. Refuel as needed.
6. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that the cap is securely tightened.
7. Close the fuel filler lid and push it lightly and make sure that it issecurely closed.
CAUTION
 Before closing the hood, make
sure that all engine parts andtools have been removed fromthe engine area and that noone’s hands are near the hoodopening.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-al in the engine compartment.Doing so may cause a heat- induced fire.
FUEL FILLER LID
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Maintenance
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LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
Checking the washer fluid
level
The reservoir is translucent so that
you can check the level with a quickvisual inspection.
Check the fluid level in the washer
fluid reservoir and add fluid if neces-
sary. Plain water may be used if
washer fluid is not available.
However, use washer solvent with
antifreeze characteristics in cold cli-
mates to prevent freezing. Body lubrication
All moving points of the body, such
as door hinges, hood hinges, and
locks, should be lubricated each time
the engine oil is changed. Use a non-
freezing lubricant on locks during
cold weather.
Make sure the engine hood second-
ary latch keeps the hood from open-
ing when the primary latch isreleased.
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WARNING
 Do not use radiator coolant or antifreeze in the washer fluid
reservoir.
 Radiator coolant can severely obscure visibility when
sprayed on the windshield
and may cause loss of vehicle
control or damage to paint
and body trim.
 Windshield Washer fluid agents contain some amountsof alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparksor flame to contact the washerfluid or the washer fluid reser-
voir. Damage to the vehicle or
it's occupants could occur.
 Windshield washer fluid is poisonous to humans and ani-
mals. Do not drink and avoidcontacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.