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 2017-2021 YB Service Manual: Fly Wheel
Repair procedures Removal 1. Remove the manual Transaxle. (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Manual Transaxle") 2. Remove the clutch cover. (Refer to Clutch System - "Clutch Cover and Disc") 3. ...
Kia Rio 2017-2021 YB Owners Manual: Back-up lamp bulb replacement (for 5 door)
1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the service cover. 3. Remove the socket from the assembly by turning the socket counterclockwise until the tabs on the socket align with the slots on the assembly. 4. Remove the bulb from bulb-socket by pulling it out. 5. Insert a new bulb by inserting it in ...