Tailgate - Kia Rio 2012 Owner's Manual

TAILGATE

Opening the tailgate
■ ■ Type A
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
by turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle and
than pulling up the hatch.
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■ ■ Type B
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the transmitter (or
smart key) or central door lock
switch.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle and
pulling it up.
• All doors are locked if the tailgate
unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second
and the tailgate is unlocked. Once
the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate is locked auto-
matically.
❈ There is no key hole on this type.
Features of your vehicle
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
tailgate before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may
occur to the tailgate lift cylin-
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ders and attaching hardware if
the tailgate is not closed prior to
driving.
- Tailgate lift
cylinders
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