Kia K900: Opening the hood
1.Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
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 1st (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 the secondary latch (1) left of the hood center and lift the hood (2).
3.Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about halfway.
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Hood
Closing the hoodMechanical key operations
Used to lock and unlock the glove box.
Lock and unlock the doors when the vehicle or smart key battery is discharged.
Conventional smart key
To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the ...
Warning indicator
If the LDWS warning indicator (yellow) comes on, the LDWS is not working properly.
Take your vehicle to an authorized K900 Kia dealer and have the system checked. ...
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...