Tailgate; Opening The Tailgate; Closing The Tailgate - Hyundai i20 Owner's Manual

Convenient features of your vehicle

TAILGATE

Opening the tailgate

• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, remote key,
smart key or central door lock/
unlock switch.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
and pulling it up.
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Information
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
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NOTICE
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the tailgate lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the tailgate
is not closed prior to driving.

Closing the tailgate

To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before clos-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the
tailgate latch and striker whilst
closing the tailgate. It may dam-
age the tailgate's latch.