Kia Sportage: Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency tailgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the cargo area, the tailgate can be opened by pushing the release lever and pushing open the tailgate.
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.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the
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Windows
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch
(5) Window opening and clo ...
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Battery replacement
A smart key battery should last for several years, but if the smart key is not
working properly, try replacing the battery with a new one. If you are unsure how
to use your smart key or replace ...
Overdrive Clutch Control Solenoid Valve(OD/C_VFS): Description and Operation
Description
Overdrive clutch control solenoid valve(OD/C) is attached to
the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the
hydraulic pressure inside the overdrive clutch. ...
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