Hyundai Veloster: 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 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, pull the secondary latch (1) inside of the hood center and lift the hood (2).

3.Pull out the support rod from the engine room.
4.Hold the hood open with the support rod.
WARNING - Hot parts
Grasp the support rod in the area wrapped in rubber. The rubber will help prevent you from being burned by hot metal when the engine is hot.
Hood
Closing the hoodSmart key function
1.Door lock 2.Door unlock 3.Trunk unlock 4.Panic
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and trunk) and even start the
engine without inserting the key. Refer to the following for more d ...
Tailgate room lamp
The tailgate room lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened.
CAUTION
The tailgate room lamp comes on as long as the tailgate lid opens. To prevent
unnecessary charging system drain, close the ta ...
Starting the engine
WARNING
Always wear appropriate shoes when operating your vehicle. Unsuitable shoes
(high heels, ski boots,etc.) may interfere with your ability to use the brake, accelerator
pedal, and clutch (i ...