Get What to do in an emergency -> If the engine overheats Guide for Kia Sorento SUV Third Generation (2016-2020)

Features of your vehicle

Emergency liftgate safety

release

WARNING - Exhaust

fumes

WARNING

• No one should be allowed to

occupy the cargo area of the

vehicle at any time. The cargo

area is a very dangerous loca-

tion in the event of a crash.

Driving with the liftgate open is

not

advisable.

Dangerous

exhaust fumes can enter the

passenger compartment. If you

must drive with the liftgate

opened, keep the air vents and

all windows open so that addi-

tional outside air can enter.

• Use the release lever for

emergencies only. Use with

extreme caution, especially

while the vehicle is in motion.

WARNING - Rear cargo

area

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Your vehicle is equipped with an

emergency liftgate safety release

lever located on the bottom of the lift-

gate. When someone is inadvertent-

ly locked in the cargo area, the lift-

gate can be opened by pushing the

release lever and pushing open the

liftgate.

Occupants should never ride in

the rear cargo area where no

restraints

are

available.

Occupants should always be

properly restrained.

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Features of your vehicle

POWER LIFTGATE

(1) Power liftgate open / close button

(2) Power liftgate handle switch

(3) Power liftgate close button

✽

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power lift-

gate may not work properly due to

freezing conditions.

✽

NOTICE

If IGN is ON, the power liftgate

operates when :

Automatic shift lever is in P(Park).

Manual shift lever is in N (Neutral).

✽

NOTICE

Do not attach heavy objects to the

power liftgate when you operate the

power liftgate. Additional weight on

liftgate could cause damage to the

system.

•

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WARNING - Unattended

children/pets

Never leave children or animals

unattended in your vehicle.

Children or animals might oper-

ate the power liftgate in such a

way that could result in injury to

themselves or others or dam-

age to the vehicle.

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Features of your vehicle

Opening the liftgate

CAUTION

WARNING

Do not close or open the power

liftgate manually during auto-

matic operation.This may cause

damage to the power liftgate or

to the vehicle.

If it is necessary to close or

open the power liftgate manual-

ly when the battery is dis-

charged or disconnected, make

sure the liftgate is not in opera-

tion. Switch the power liftgate to

the off position. Do not apply

excessive force.

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Make sure that there are no peo-

ple or objects in the path of the

power liftgate (or smart power

liftgate) prior to use. Serious

injury, damage to the vehicle or

damage to surrounding objects

may result if contact with the

power liftgate (or smart power

liftgate) occurs.

The power liftgate will open automat-

ically by doing one of the following:

• Press and hold the liftgate unlock

button on the transmitter or smart

key until power liftgate operates.

• While power liftgate operating, you

can stop it if you shortly press the

unlock button on the transmitter or

smart key.

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Features of your vehicle

Closing the liftgate

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• Press the power liftgate open/close • Press the liftgate handle switch

button for approximately one sec-

ond.

carrying the smart key with you.

• For emergency stop while power

liftgate operating, press the power

liftgate open/close button shortly.

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• Press the power liftgate close but-

ton for approximately one second

when the liftgate is opened.

The liftgate will close and lock

automatically.

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