2021 Kia Rio Owners Manual - Liftgate (for 5 door)

Liftgate (for 5 door)

Opening the liftgate

• The liftgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch.
• If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
• When all doors are locked, the liftgate unlock button on the smart key is pressed for more than 1 second, only the liftgate is unlocked. Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate is locked automatically.

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock and liftgate mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

WARNING

The liftgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the liftgate.

CAUTION - Liftgate gas lifters

Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate gas lifters and attached hardware if the liftgate is not closed prior to driving.

Closing the liftgate

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.

CAUTION - Closing liftgate

Make sure nothing is near the liftgate latch and striker while closing the liftgate. It may damage the liftgate's latch.

WARNING - Exhaust fumes

If you drive with the liftgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.

If you must drive with the liftgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.

WARNING - Riding in cargo area

Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained.

Emergency liftgate safety release

Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate. If someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment. The liftgate can be opened by doing as follows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the right.
3. Push up the liftgate.

WARNING

• No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk 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.