KIA Niro: Tailgate

Opening/closing the manual tailgate

Opening/closing the manual tailgate

Operation

  1. Press the outside handle switch (1) to open the tailgate.
  2. Pull up the tailgate.
  3. 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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