Emergency Tailgate Safety Release - Kia 2015 soul Owner's Manual

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- Exhaust fumes

Driving with the tailgate open is

exhaust fumes can enter the

passenger compartment. If you

must drive with the tailgate

opened, keep the air vents and

all windows open so that addi-

tional outside air can enter.

- Rear cargo

Occupants should never ride in

the rear cargo area where no

Occupants should always be

properly restrained.

Emergency tailgate safety

Your vehicle is equipped with an

emergency tailgate safety release

lever located on the bottom of the

tailgate. When someone is inadver-

tently locked in the cargo area, the

tailgate can be opened by pushing

the release lever and pushing open

the tailgate.

Features of your vehicle

• No one should be allowed to

occupy the cargo area of the

vehicle at any time. The cargo

area is a very dangerous loca-

tion in the event of a crash.

• Use the release lever for

emergencies only. Use with

extreme caution, especially

while the vehicle is in motion.

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