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Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever [A] to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch [B]
to the left inside of the Hood’s center and lift the Hood
Closing the Hood:
Lower the Hood and then press down to securely lock in place .
Hood Release Lever and Latch
Lift the Lever [C] upward to release the fuel door .
Fuel Door Release Lever
(Lever located on the driver’s floor near door sill)
AB
C
Child Safety Locks
Located on the rear edge of the rear passenger doors .
Insert the ignition key into the hole and turn the key to
the LOCK position to disable the inner door handles from
opening the rear doors .
REMINDER: Child Safety Lock is located on rear passenger’s door jamb .
A
B
C
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OTHER KEY FEATURES
![KIA SPORTAGE 2016 Features and Functions Guide 35
Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever [A] to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch [B]
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Opening the Hood:
1 . Pull the Hood Release Lever [A] to unlatch the Hood
2 . In the front of the vehicle, lift the Hood slightly, push the secondary Latch [B]
to the left inside of the Hood’")