Kia Picanto Owner's Manual page 105

CAUTION
Make sure nothinþ is near the tail‐
þate latch and striker while closinþ
the tailþate. It may damaþe the tail‐
þate's latch.
WARNING
n Exhaust ýumes
Iý you drive with the tailþate open,
you will draw danþerous exhaust
ýumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to vehi‐
cle occupants.
Iý you must drive with the tailþate
open, keep the air vents and all win‐
dows open so that additional outside
air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING
n Rear carþo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear carþo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event oý an accident or sudden
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stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
WARNING
No one should be allowed to occupy
the luþþaþe compartment oý the ve‐
hicle at any time. The luþþaþe com‐
partment is a very danþerous loca‐
tion in the event oý a crash.
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