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.
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Back-up Lamp Switch Description and operation
Description
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Detects the shift operation to the reverse gear.
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When the transaxle is in the reverse condition, the reverse shift rug
turns the back-up lamp switch onby pressing a shaft part of the switch.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: General information
General Service Information
Protection Of The Vehicle
Always be sure to cover fenders, seats, and floor areas before starting work.
The support rod must be inserted into the hole near the edge of the
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