Kia Soul: Tailgate / Emergency tailgate safety release

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Tailgate / Emergency tailgate safety release

Kia Soul. Emergency tailgate safety release

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, external handle failure, or other reasons.

The tailgate can be opened by doing as follows:

1. Input the mechanical key into the hole.

2. Push the mechanical key to the right (1).

3. Push up the tailgate.

WARNING

Do not grasp the part supporting the tailgate (gas lifter), as this may cause serious injury.

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. ...

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 closing 6. ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Before driving

Before entering vehicle Be sure that all windows, outside mirror(s), and outside lights are clean. Check the condition of the tires. Check under the vehicle for any sign of leaks. Be sure there are no obstacles behind you if you intend to back up. Necessary inspections Fluid levels, such as engine oil, ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Armed stage

Using the smart key Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as described below. 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Make sure that all doors (and tailgate) and the engine hood are closed and latched. 3. • Lock the doors by pressing the button of the front outside door handle with the smart key ...