KIA Niro: Tailgate
Opening/closing the manual tailgate

Operation
- Press the outside handle switch (1) to open the tailgate.
- Pull up the tailgate.
- Push down the tailgate to close it.
Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched.
Operating condition(s)
- The tailgate is locked or unlocked using the key or central door lock switch.
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Power tailgate
Operating the power tailgate
Operation
Press the power tailgate open/close
button inside the vehicle or with the
smart key for 1 second. The power
tailgate opens with a warning sound.
Press and hold the power tailgate
open/clos
Setting the power tailgate
Power tailgate opening speed
You can adjust the power tailgate opening
speed. Select the desired opening
speed (Fast / Slow) (Default setting is
Fast).
Operation
Instrument cluster (if equipped)
Select Settings → Door → Power
Tailgat
Emergency tailgate safety release
Operation
Insert a long, flat object, such as a key
into the opening at the bottom of the
tailgate.
Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the tailgate.
Push the tailgate to open.
WARNING
For emergencies, be
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Shift-lock system
Shift-lock system prevents shifting the
gear from P (Park) into N (Neutral)/R
(Reverse)/D (Drive) or N (Neutral) into R
(Reverse)/D (Drive) unless the brake
pedal is depressed.
WARNING
ALWAYS check the surrounding areas
near your vehicle f
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides the tire identification
number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be used to
identify the tire in case of a recall.
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