Kia EV6: Opening and closing / Hood

Contents:

• Opening the hood
• Closing the hood
• Hood open warning

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.

   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).

Closing the hood

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

WARNING

WARNING

Hood open warning

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