Kia Sorento: Closing the tailgate
To close 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.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open, you may 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
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by press ...
Power tailgate (if equipped)
(1) Power tailgate open/close button
(2) Power tailgate off button
(3) Power tailgate handle switch
(4) Power tailgate close button
✽ NOTICE
The power tailgate operates when:
Automat ...
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Inspection
1.
Connect the GDS on the Data Link Connector (DLC).
2.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
3.
Measure the output volt ...
Brake Pedal Adjustment
Brake Pedal Height and Free Play
1.
Disconnect the stop lamp switch connector (A) and loosen the stop
lamp switch lock nut.
2. ...
Vehicle weight glossary
This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/or trailer,
to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or
without a trailer.
Properly loading ...