Kia Soul: Tailgate / Closing 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 tailgate latch and striker while closing the
tailgate. It may damage the tailgate's latch.
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter, smart key or central door lock/unlock switch. Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button ...
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the tailgate. If you have to open the tailgate urgently inside the tailgate due to battery discharge, ...
Other information:
Rear View Monitor system will activate when the back-up light is ON with the ignition switch ON and the shift lever in the R (Reverse) position. This system is a supplemental system that shows behind the vehicle through the navigation display while backingup. WARNING • This system is a supplementary ...
The high-pressure cooling system has a reservoir filled with year-round antifreeze coolant. The reservoir is filled at the factory. Check the antifreeze protection and coolant concentration level at least once a year, at the beginning of the winter season, and before traveling to a colder climate. When ...