Kia Forte: Trunk / Emergency trunk safety release

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Trunk / Emergency trunk safety release

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.

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.

Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.

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 ...

Smart trunk

On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the trunk can be opened with no-touch activation using the Smart Trunk system. How to use the Smart Trunk The trunk can be opened with notouch activ ...

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