Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 217

Vehicle controls
Emergency tailgate safety release
Operation
1. Remove the cover at the bottom of the tailgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the tailgate.
3.Push the tailgate to open.
WARNING
僅 For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release
latch in the vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the lug-
gage compartment.
僅 No one, including animals, should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of
the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the
event of an accident.
僅 Use the release latch for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the
vehicle is in motion.
Power tailgate automatic reversal
The power tailgate will open again automatically if the power tailgate is blocked by an
object or a part of the body.
If the resistance is detected while opening and closing the tailgate, it will stop and move in
the opposite direction.
WARNING
僅 Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and set the parking brake.
僅 Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To
avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
僅 The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the
vehicle when opening the tailgate.
僅 Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way
before closing the tailgate.
僅 Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. Children or animals might
operate the power tailgate that could result in injury to themselves or others, or damage
the vehicle.
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