2022-2026 Kia Sportage SUV Features of your vehicle -> Liftgate User Manual
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Features of your vehicle  
Liftgate  
Liftgate  
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.  
ONQ5031435N_2  
僅 Only the liftgate is unlocked if the lift  
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gate unlock button on the transmitter  
is pressed.  
WARNING  
Rear cargo area  
僅 If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened  
by pressing the handle and pulling it  
up.  
Occupants should never ride in the rear  
cargo area where no restraints are avail  
able. To avoid injury in the event of an  
accident or sudden stops, occupants  
should always be properly restrained.  
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僅 Once the liftgate is opened and then  
closed, the liftgate locks automati  
cally. (All doors must be locked.)  
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NOTICE  
Opening the liftgate  
In cold and wet climates, door lock and  
The liftgate is locked or unlocked when  
all doors are locked or unlocked with the  
key, smart key or central door lock/  
unlock switch.  
door mechanisms may not work prop  
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erly due to freezing conditions.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure  
no objects or people are near the rear of  
the vehicle when opening the liftgate.  
Liftgate lift  
Make sure that you close the liftgate  
before driving your vehicle. Possible  
damage may occur to the liftgate gas  
lifters and attached hardware if the lift  
gate is not closed prior to driving.  
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Features of your vehicle  
Liftgate  
Closing the liftgate  
ONQ5A043030  
ONQ5031432N  
The liftgate can be opened by doing as  
follows:  
僅 To close the liftgate, lower and push  
down the liftgate firmly. Make sure  
that the liftgate is securely latched.  
1. Input the a small flat blade tool into  
the hole.  
2. Push the a small flat blade tool to the  
right (1).  
WARNING  
Make sure your hands, feet and other  
parts of your body are safely out of the  
way before closing the liftgate.  
3. Push up the liftgate.  
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WARNING  
僅 You and your passengers must be  
aware of the location of the Emer  
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WARNING  
gency Liftgate Safety Release lever in  
Exhaust fumes  
this vehicle and how to open the lift  
gate in case you are accidentally  
locked in the liftgate.  
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The liftgate lid should be always kept  
completely closed while the vehicle is in  
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poison  
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僅 Never allow anyone to occupy the  
ous exhaust gases may enter the car  
cargo area of the vehicle. 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.  
and serious illness or death may result.  
CAUTION  
Make sure nothing is near the liftgate  
latch and striker while closing the lift  
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gate. It may damage the liftgate's latch.  
The cargo area is also a highly dan  
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gerous location in the event of a crash  
because it is a part of the vehicle's  
Emergency liftgate safety release  
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer  
gency liftgate safety release lever  
located on the bottom of the liftgate.  
When someone is inadvertently locked  
in the luggage compartment.  
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crush zone. It is not a protected occu  
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pant space.  
僅 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.  
僅 Use the release lever for emergencies  
only.  
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