Kia Rio: 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.
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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(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch*
(5) Window opening a ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the battery.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery")
3.
Remove the ECM.
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Components and components location
Component Location
1. Hood lower latch assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
1.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Front Bumper - "Front Bumper Assembly")
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