Kia Rio: Liftgate (for 5 door) / 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 way before closing the liftgate.
CAUTION - Closing liftgate
Make sure nothing is near the liftgate latch and striker while closing the liftgate. It may damage the liftgate's latch.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the liftgate 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 liftgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Riding in cargo area
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.
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 ...
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the liftgate. If someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment. The liftgate can b ...
Other information:
Kia Rio 2017-2022 YB Owners Manual: Brake operation
In an emergency situation, the braking system enters in ready status for prompt reaction upon the driver depressing the brake pedal. FCA system provides additional braking power for optimum braking performance when the driver depresses the brake pedal. The braking control is automatical ...
Kia Rio 2017-2022 YB Service Manual: Air Cleaner Filter
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