Kia Forte: Trunk / Closing the trunk
To close, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING - Exhaust Fumes
The trunk lid should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car and serious illness or death may result.
WARNING
No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk at any time. The trunk is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
Opening the trunk 1.Make sure the shift lever is in P (Park, For Dual clutch transmission/ Intelligent Variable Transmission) or first gear or R (Reverse, For Manual Transmission) and set the parking brake.
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release lever located inside the trunk. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, moving the handle in the direction of the arrow will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.
Other information:
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Normal Maintenance Schedule - Turbo Models
The following maintenance services must be performed to ensure good emission control and performance. Keep receipts for all vehicle emission services to protect your warranty. Where both mileage and time are shown, the frequency of service is determined by whichever occurs first.
Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owner's Manual: Parking brake
Checking the parking brake Check the stroke of the parking brake by counting the number of “clicks’’ heard while fully applying it from the released position. Also, the parking brake alone should securely hold the vehicle on a fairly steep grade.
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