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 way before closing the liftgate.

    (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 and closing (6) Automatic power window UP*/DOWN* (Driver`s window) (7) Power window lock button* ✽ NOTICE In cold and wet climates, power windows may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

    Other information:

    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Sunroof

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    Kia Rio 2017-2023 YB Service Manual: Ambient Temperature Sensor

    Description and operation Description The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.

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