Kia Sportage: Liftgate (for manual liftgate) / Emergency liftgate safety release

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2022) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Liftgate (for manual liftgate) / Emergency liftgate safety release

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.

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