Kia Seltos: Features of your vehicle / Liftgate
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When you open the Kia Seltos liftgate, you gain access to the cargo area where luggage, shopping bags, tools, and other items can be loaded.
Always use the liftgate carefully and make sure the surrounding area is clear before opening or closing it.
Opening the liftgate
The liftgate is locked or unlocked together with all doors when the doors are locked or unlocked using the key or the central door lock/unlock switch.
CAUTION
Liftgate lift
Make sure the liftgate is fully closed before driving your Kia Seltos. If the liftgate is not closed before driving, the liftgate gas lifters and attached hardware may be damaged.
To open the liftgate, press the handle and pull the liftgate upward.
After the liftgate is opened and then closed, it will lock automatically when all doors are locked.
NOTICE
In cold and wet weather, the door locks and liftgate mechanisms may not operate properly because of freezing conditions.
WARNING
The Kia Seltos liftgate swings upward when opened. Make sure no people, walls, garage doors, or objects are near the rear of the vehicle before opening the liftgate.
Closing the liftgate
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Lower the liftgate and push it down firmly.
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Make sure the liftgate is securely latched.
Before closing the liftgate, make sure your hands, feet, and other parts of your body are safely away from the closing area.
WARNING
Exhaust Fumes
The liftgate should always remain completely closed while the Kia Seltos is moving. If it is left open or even slightly ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the vehicle and cause serious illness or death.
Opening the liftgate in emergency
The Kia Seltos is equipped with an emergency liftgate safety release lever located at the bottom of the liftgate. This feature is intended for situations where someone is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
The liftgate can be opened in an emergency by following these steps:
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Insert the mechanical key into the hole.
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Push the mechanical key to the right (1).
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Push the liftgate upward.
WARNING
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No one should ever ride in the cargo area of the Kia Seltos. The cargo area is extremely dangerous in the event of a collision.
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Use the emergency release lever only in an emergency. Use it with extreme caution, especially if the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing it. Wait until the liftgate is fully open and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the Kia Seltos.
WARNING
Do not hold or pull the part supporting the liftgate, such as the gas lifter. Doing so may cause serious injury or damage to the liftgate support system.
