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:
Component Location
1. Rear door window glass
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Please clean the fabric seats regularly with a vacuum cleaner in consideration
of fabric material characteristics.
If they are heavily soiled with beverage stains, etc., use a suitable interior
cleaner.To prevent damage to seat covers, wipe off the seat covers down to the seams
with a large w ...