Kia Carens: Tailgate / Opening the tailgate
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- 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 or the tailgate handle switch
is pressed with the smart key in your possession.
- 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 lift cylinders and attaching hardware if the tailgate
is not closed prior to driving.
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 th ...
Other information:
Removal
1.
Remove the front bumper cover.
(Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
2.
Remove the bolts and disconnect the horn connectors, then remove the
high pitch horn (A) and low pitch horn (B). And then remove ...
Airbag Disposal
Special tool required
Deployment tool 0957A-34100A
Before scrapping any airbags or side airbags (including those in a whole vehicle
to be scrapped), the airbags or side airbags must be deployed. If the vehicle
is still within the warranty peri ...