KIA Sportage 2010 - Manual (Page 23)

Knowing your vehicle
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Rear hatch
Opening the rear hatch
• Rear hatch is locked or unlocked
with a key. (if equipped)
• To open the rear hatch, insert the
key into the lock, turn it to the
unlock position and pull up the rear
hatch by pressing the handle
(DOOR).
You can also lock/unlock the latch
(but not release it) with the central
door lock system.
• If unlocked, the rear hatch can be
opened by pressing the handle
(DOOR) and pulling the hatch up.
• To close the rear hatch, lower and
push down the rear hatch firmly.
Make sure that the rear hatch is
securely latched.
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NOTICE
Make certain that you close the rear
hatch/window before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may occur
to the rear hatch/window lift cylin-
ders and attaching hardware if the
rear hatch/window is not closed
prior to driving.
CAUTION - Rear hatch
The rear hatch/window swings
upward. Make sure no objects
or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the
hatch/window.
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