Kia Cee'd: Tailgate / Closing the tailgate
❈ The actual luggage room in the vehicle may differ from the illustration.
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.
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 the tailgate opened, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained.
Opening the tailgate
■ 3 Door and 5 Door
■ Wagon
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.
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Emergency tailgate safety release
❈ The actual luggage room in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency
tailgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the tailgate. W ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Front Wheel Guard Repair procedures
Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective
tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to
prevent damage.
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Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Side Impact Sensor (SIS) Description and operation
Description
The Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two front SIS which are installed
inside the Center Pillar (LH and RH). They are remote sensors that detect acceleration
due to collision at their mounting locations. The primary purpose of the Side
Impact Sensor (S ...
