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.
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Drive mode
The drive mode may be selected according
to the driver's preference or road
condition.
Type A
Type B
Type C
The Drive mode is activated by turning
the knob.
NOTICE
If there is a problem with the instrument
cluster, the drive mode will be in NORMAL
mode and may
Sealing
To waterproof and rustproof the vehicle, apply sealer on assembled area of
the body panel and on any areas in
contact with the body, such as doors (inner/outer), hood (inner/outer), and tail
gate (inner/outer).
Body (Floor)
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Opening the hood
