2006 KIA Sephia hood release

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INTERIOR OVERVIEW
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1. Door lock/unlock button
2. Outside rearview mirror control switch(if equipped)
3. Power window switches (if equipped)
4. Master power door lock control (if equipped)
5. Master power window control lock (if equipped)
6. Vent controls
7. Instrument cluster
8. Inside rearview mirror
9. Steering wheel
10. Steering wheel tilt (if equipped)
11. Instrument panel illumination (if equipped)
12. Trunk release button
13. Hood release lever
14. Brake pedal
15. Accelerator pedal
16. Fuel filler lid release lever
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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, push 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 the
free end of the rod into the slot.
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 when
the engine is hot.
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Closing the hood1. 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 12 inches (30 cm) height and then let it drop
to properly lock in place.
Make sure the hood is properly
locked before driving.
FUEL FILLER LID 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 is
securely closed.
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CAUTION
• Before closing the hood, makesure that all engine parts and
tools have been removed from
the engine area and that no
one’s hands are near the hood
opening.
 Do not leave gloves, rags or any other combustible materi-
al in the engine compartment.
Doing so may cause a heat-
induced fire.
CAUTION
To avoid injury from sharp
edges, it is recommended that
protective gloves be worn if
there is a need to open the fuel
filler door manually.
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Driving your vehicle60
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Armed stageThe Theft-Alarm system is armed
as follows:
 After all doors, engine hood, and
trunk are locked, press the “LOCK”
button on the transmitter once.
The hazard flasher lights will flash
once when the button is pressed,
then twice when the button is
released. (At this time, the alarm
does not sound.)
Alarm stageThe alarm will be activated when:
 Any door is opened without using
the key or the transmitter.
 The trunk lid is opened without
using the key or the transmitter.
 The engine hood is opened.
The alarm will sound ON for 30 sec-
onds, then OFF for 10 seconds. This
ON/OFF cycle will be repeated three
times. During this time, the engine
will not start.
Withheld alarmWhen the alarm is armed, the alarm
will not sound if the trunk lid is
opened with either the key or the
transmitter.
However, if the trunk lid is not
opened completely within two sec-
onds after unlocking with the key or
transmitter, the alarm will sound.
Also, if any of the doors or hood is
opened while the trunk lid is open
and the alarm armed, the alarm will
sound.
THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
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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 quick
visual 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 is
released.
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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 amounts
of alcohol and can be flamma-
ble under certain circum-
stances. Do not allow sparks
or flame to contact the washer
fluid 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 avoid
contacting windshield washer
fluid. Serious injury or death
could occur.
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