Kia Soul: Tailgate / Opening the tailgate

- 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 on the transmitter
or smart key is pressed for approximately 1 second.
- If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling
it up.
- Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate locks automatically.
(All doors must be locked.)
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
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 tailgate before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the tailgate gas lifters and attaching hardware if the tailgate
is not closed prior to driving.
WARNING Exhaust fumes If you drive with the tailgate opened, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with ...
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. ...
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