Closing The Tailgate; Emergency Tailgate Safety Release - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Convenience Features
Opening from inside
2C_CrashPadTrunkOpenButton
When the tailgate is closed, press the
tailgate open button. The tailgate opens.

Closing the tailgate

Lower the tailgate lid and press down
until it locks. Always check it is secure by
pulling on the handle.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate completely
closed while the vehicle is in moving. If it
is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon monoxide (CO)
may enter the vehicle and serious injury
or death may result.
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Emergency tailgate safety
release
2C_EmergencyPowerTailgateOpen
To unlock and open the tailgate manually
from inside the cargo area, perform the
following:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key
into the opening at the bottom of the
tailgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate open.
WARNING
• For emergencies, be fully aware of the
location of the emergency tailgate
safety release lever in the vehicle and
how to open the tailgate if you are
accidentally locked in the tailgate.
• No one should be allowed to occupy
the tailgate of the vehicle at any time.
The tailgate is a very dangerous
location in the event of a crash.
• Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use with extreme caution,
especially while the vehicle is in
motion.