
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle and to the 1(First) gear or R(Reverse) for manual transaxle, and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, push safety lever inside of the hood center and lift the hood.

3. Pull out the support rod.
4. Hold the hood opened with the support rod.
WARNING - Hot parts
Be very careful not to touch the support rod when the engine and parts are hot.You could get burned or get seriously injured.
Hood.
Closing the hoodKia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light
This light illuminates if the ignition switch
is turned ON and goes off in approximately
3 seconds if the system is operating
normally.
If the ABS warning light remains on,
comes on while driving, or does not
come on when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, this indicate ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Repair procedures
Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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