Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Liftgate (for 5 door)
Kia Rio 2017-2020 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Liftgate (for 5 door)
Opening the liftgate
- The liftgate 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 liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
- When all doors are locked, the liftgate unlock button on the smart key is pressed for more than 1 second, only the liftgate is unlocked. Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate is locked automatically.
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock and liftgate mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the liftgate.
CAUTION - Liftgate gas lifters
Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate gas lifters and attached hardware if the liftgate is not closed prior to driving.
Smart trunk (for 4 door)
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk can be opened with no-touch
activation using the Smart Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with notouch activation ...
Closing the liftgate
To close the liftgate, lower and push down the liftgate firmly. Make sure that
the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the
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