Kia Cerato 2019 Owner's Manual page 47

TAILGATE (FOR 5 DOOR)
Opening the tailgate
• 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.
• When all doors are locked if the
tailgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed for more than 1 sec-
ond, the tailgate is unlocked. Once
the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate is locked auto-
matically.
❈ The tailgate has no keyhole.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
OBD048425L
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Features of your vehicle
WARNING
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-
ders and attached hardware if
the tailgate is not closed prior to
driving.
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