Kia Niro Hybrid, Owner'S Manual, Page: 157 / 646

Closing the tailgate
Lower and push down the tailþate ýirm‐
ly. Make sure that the tailþate is se‐
curely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and oth‐
er parts of your body are safely out
of the way before closing the tail‐
gate.
WARNING
n Exhaust fumes
The tailgate lid should always be
kept completely closed while the ve‐
hicle is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, exhaust gases may enter the
car and serious illness or death may
result.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail‐
gate latch and striker while closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail‐
gate's latch.
Emergency tailgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emer‐
þency tailþate saýety release lever lo‐
cated on the bottom oý the tailþate.
When someone is inadvertently locked
in the luþþaþe compartment. The tail‐
þate can be opened by doinþ as ýollows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the
riþht.
3. Push up the tailþate.
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