Kia Sportage: Closing the liftgate
- To close the liftgate, lower and push down the liftgate firmly. Make sure that the liftgate is securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the liftgate.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
The liftgate lid should be always kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car and serious illness or death may result.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the liftgate latch and striker while closing the liftgate.
It may damage the liftgate's latch.
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment.
The liftgate can be opened by doing as follows:
- Input the mechanical key into the hole.
- Push the mechanical key to the right (1).
- Push up the liftgate.
WARNING
- You and your passengers must be aware of the location of the Emergency Liftgate Safety Release lever in this vehicle and how to open the liftgate in case you are accidentally locked in the liftgate.
- NEVER allow anyone to occupy the liftgate of the vehicle at any time. If the liftgate is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out, serious injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid heat buildup, or because of exposure to cold weather conditions. The liftgate is also a highly dangerous location in the event of a crash because it is not a protected occupant space but is a part of the vehicle's crush zone.
- Your vehicle should be kept locked and the Smart Key should be kept out of the reach of children. Parents should teach their children about the dangers of playing in liftgates.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only.
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 there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the liftgate. Wait until the liftgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not grasp the part supporting the liftgate
(gas lifter), as this may cause serious
injury. 
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Opening the liftgate
Power liftgate(if equipped )
Power liftgate open/close button
Power liftgate handle switch
Power liftgate close button
Power liftgate open/close button
NOTICE
Closing the liftgate
The power liftgate will close automatically
by doing one of the following:
When the liftgate is opened, press and
hold the power liftgate open / close
button. The liftgate will close automati
SEE MORE:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
is the number used in registering your
vehicle and in all legal matters pertaining
to its ownership, etc.
VIN cover (if equipped)
The number is punched on the floor
under the front right side seat. To check
the number, open the cover.
VIN label
Child-protector rear door lock
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 the vehicle.
The child safety lock is located on the
edge of each rear door. When the child
saf
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