Hyundai Santa Fe: Opening the hood

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, and setting the parking brake.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle, raise the hood slightly, pull the secondary
latch (1) inside of the hood up and lift the hood (2).
3. Raise the hood. It will raise completely by itself after it has been raised about
halfway.
WARNING

When you check the engine compartment, please make sure your head is not injured by the hood safety hook which is located inside of the hood.
Hood
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the following: All filler caps in engine compartment must be correctly installed. Gloves, rags or any other combustible material must be removed from the engine compartment. ...
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Hill-start assist control (HAC)
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Auto Light Switch. Repair procedures
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Side curtain
To use the side curtain: 1. Lift the curtain by the hook (1). 2. Hang the curtain on both sides of the hook. ...
