Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Trunk (for 4 door)
Opening the trunk
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To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, pull the trunk lid release lever.
Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically.
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear
of the vehicle when opening the trunk.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the trunk before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to attached hardware if the trunk is not closed prior to driving.
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should
be used whenever children are in th ...
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure
the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING - Exhaust Fumes
The trunk li ...
Other information:
Ventilation
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control to the outside (fresh) air position.
3. Set the temperature control to the desired position.
4. Set the fan speed control to the desired speed.
Heating
1. Set the mode to the position.
2. Set the air intake control t ...
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) operation
The Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) automatically shifts depending on
speed and accelerator pedal position. The individual speeds are selected automatically,
depending on the position of the shift lever.
For smooth operation, depress ...