Closing The Liftgate; Opening The Liftgate In Emergency - Kia Soul 2020 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle
• If unlocked, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
and pulling it up.
• Once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate locks
automatically. (All doors must be
locked.)
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the liftgate.

Closing the liftgate

Lower and push down the liftgate
firmly. Make sure that the liftgate is
securely latched.
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Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
liftgate.
WARNING
Exhaust Fumes
The liftgate should always be kept
completely closed while 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.

Opening the liftgate in emergency

Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the
liftgate. When someone is inadver -
tently locked in the luggage com -
partment.
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