Kia Sportage: Liftgate (for manual liftgate) / Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency liftgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the cargo
area, the liftgate can be opened by pushing the release lever and pushing open the
liftgate.
WARNING
- No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the vehicle at
any time. The cargo area 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.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the liftgate latch and striker while closing the
liftgate. It may damage the liftgate's latch.
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) Power liftgate open / close button
(2) Power liftgate handle switch
(3) Power liftgate close button
✽ NOTICE
If IGN is ON, the power liftgate operates when :
• Automatic shift lever ...
Other information:
Description
In this mode, you can change setting of the doors, lights, etc.
WARNING
Do not adjust the User Setting while driving.You may lose your steering control
and cause severe personal injury or accidents.
Driving Assist
Door/Liftgate
Light
Sound
Service interval
Convenie ...
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.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
Driving with the liftgate open is not advis ...