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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Warning
Be sure to read and follow the "General Safety Information and
Caution" before doing any work
related with the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety
instructions may result in
serious electrical in
Vehicle Stabilization
Use standard stabilization (cribbing) points, as shown beside. Always be sure
to connect to a structural member of the vehicle and
avoid placing cribbing under high voltage cables, fuel lines and other areas not
normally considered acceptable.
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