Closing The Tailgate - Kia Cerato 2021 Manual

Features of your vehicle
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail -
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate gas lifters and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not closed
prior to driving.

Closing the tailgate

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Lower and push down the tailgate
firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is
securely latched.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail -
gate latch and striker whilst closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail -
gate's latch.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants. If you must drive
with the tailgate open, keep the air
vents and all windows open so that
additional outside air comes into the
vehicle. The tailgate lid should be
always kept completely closed
whilst the vehicle is in motion. If it is
left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases may enter the car and serious
illness or death may result.
Tailgate(For 5door)