Kia Soul 2018 Owner's Manual page 109

TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central
lock/unlock switch.
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the
tailgate unlock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key is pressed for
approximately 1 second or the tail-
gate handle switch is pressed with
the smart key in your possession.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle and
pulling it up.
• Once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate 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 tailgate swings upward.
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Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
door
CAUTION
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.
Features of your vehicle
Closing 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
closing 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.
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