Kia Rio: Liftgate (for 5 door) / Emergency liftgate safety release

Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Liftgate (for 5 door) / 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 be opened by doing as follows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate.

WARNING

No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.

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 wa ...

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