Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / 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 be opened by pressing the handle and pulling
it up.
- When all doors are locked, the liftgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, only the liftgate is unlocked. Once the liftgate
is opened and then closed, the liftgate is locked automatically.
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock and liftgate mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear
of the vehicle when opening the liftgate.
CAUTION - Liftgate gas lifters
Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the liftgate gas lifters and attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk can be opened with no-touch
activation using the Smart Trunk system.
How to use the Smart Trunk
The trunk can be opened with notouch activation ...
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 ...
Other information:
Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the fuse box cover.
3.
Remove the starter relay (A).
4.
Check for ...
The climate control air filter installed behind the glove box filters the dust
or other pollutants that come into the vehicle from the outside through the heating
and air conditioning system. If dust or other pollutants accumulate in the filter
over a period of time, the air flow from the ai ...