Kia Picanto, Manual

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Features of your vehicle
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Tailgate
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail
-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate gas lifters and attached
hardware if the tailgate is not closed
prior to driving.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail
-
gate latch and striker whilst closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail
-
gate's latch.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate 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 tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win
-
dows open so that additional out
-
side air comes into the vehicle.
The tailgate lid should be always
kept completely closed whilst the
vehicle is in motion. If it is left open
or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
may enter the car and serious ill
-
ness or death may result.
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