Tailgate; 僅 Opening/Closing The Tailgate - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Features of your vehicle

Tailgate

WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open, you
will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into
your vehicle which can cause serious
injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate open,
keep the air vents and all windows open
so that additional outside air comes into
the vehicle.
WARNING
Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear
cargo area where no restraints are avail-
able. To avoid injury in the event of an
accident or sudden stops, occupants
should always be properly restrained.
Opening/Closing the tailgate
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僅 The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
central door lock switch.
僅 Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail-
gate unlock button on the transmitter
or smart key is pressed for approxi-
mately 1 second.
僅 If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle and
pulling it up.
僅 Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate locks automati-
cally. (All doors must be locked.)
僅 To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work prop-
erly 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.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tailgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the tailgate gas
lifters and attached hardware if the tail-
gate is not closed prior to driving.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of the
way before closing the tailgate.
Tailgate