Tailgate; Opening The Tailgate - Kia Rio 2012 Owner's Manual

Features of your vehicle

TAILGATE

Opening the tailgate

■ ■ Type A
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and than
pulling up the hatch.
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■ ■ Type B
• 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.
• All doors are locked if the tailgate
unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second and
the tailgate is unlocked. Once the tail-
gate is opened and then closed, the
tailgate is locks automatically.
❈ There is no key hole on this type.
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 tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
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- Tailgate lift
cylinders