Kia EV6: Opening and closing / Hood

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual / Opening and closing / Hood

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The hood of the Kia EV6 provides access to the motor compartment and front storage area while protecting essential vehicle components from external elements.

Opening the hood

  1. Pull the hood release lever located inside the Kia EV6 cabin to release the primary latch. The hood will rise slightly.

    Kia EV6 interior hood release lever location

    NOTE

    Before opening the Kia EV6 hood, park the vehicle on a flat surface, switch the EV button off, shift to P (Park), and apply the parking brake.

  2. Move to the front of the Kia EV6, lift the hood slightly, push the secondary hood release lever (1) upward, and then raise the hood fully (2).

    Kia EV6 secondary hood safety release lever
    Kia EV6 hood opening procedure from front side

Closing the hood

Kia EV6 proper hood closing procedure

  1. Before closing the Kia EV6 hood, inspect the motor compartment carefully:

    • Ensure that all caps and covers are securely installed.

    • Remove gloves, towels, cleaning cloths, and any combustible materials from the compartment.

  2. Lower the hood to approximately halfway and then press down firmly until it locks securely into position.

    • Always confirm that the Kia EV6 hood is completely latched before driving.

    • If the hood can still be lifted with slight pressure, reopen it and close it again more firmly.

WARNING

Hood Obstruction

Before closing the Kia EV6 hood, verify that there are no objects or obstructions near the hood opening. Attempting to close the hood with objects present may result in injury or vehicle damage.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Do not leave gloves, cloths, paper, or other flammable materials inside the Kia EV6 motor compartment, as heat accumulation could create a fire hazard.

WARNING

Unsecured Hood

Always make sure the Kia EV6 hood is fully locked before driving. An unsecured hood could suddenly open while driving, blocking visibility and increasing the risk of an accident.

Hood open warning

If the Kia EV6 hood is not completely closed, a warning message will appear on the LCD instrument display.

Kia EV6 hood open warning message display

The Kia EV6 warning chime will also sound if the vehicle is driven above 2 mph (3 km/h) while the hood remains open.

Type A: (if equipped)

Wide sunroof: (if equipped)

Other information:

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Smart liftgate with auto open: (if equipped)

On Kia EV6 models equipped with a smart key system, the Smart Liftgate with AUTO Open function allows convenient hands-free access to the cargo area without physically touching the liftgate. The Kia EV6 smart liftgate can automatically open without pressing any button under the following conditions: Approximately 15 seconds have passed after all doors were fully closed and locked.

Kia EV6 2022-2026 Owner's Manual: Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2): (if equipped)

Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) for the Kia EV6 uses front, front-side, rear-side, and rear ultrasonic sensors to identify available parking spaces and assist with steering, acceleration, braking, and gear selection. The system can help maneuver the Kia EV6 into or out of parking spaces while the driver remains either inside the vehicle or, in certain situations, outside the vehicle using the smart key.

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