Closing The Tailgate; Driving Your Vehicle - Kia Sedona 2014 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

Closing the tailgate

To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
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✽ ✽ NOTICE
• In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
• When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle, do
not operate the tailgate. This could
cause the tailgate to close improperly.
WARNING -
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
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the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
WARNING
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 win-
Tailgate
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
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Exhaust
fumes
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Rear cargo
area