
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 Service Manual: Repair procedures
On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting
in accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to DTC
guide)
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Rear Combination Lamp Repair procedures
Removal
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Rear Combination lamp (Inside)
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the rear combination lamp cover (A).
3.
Remove the mounting nuts (4EA) and ...