Kia Rio: Features of your vehicle / Trunk (for 4 door)
Opening the trunk

To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, pull the trunk lid release lever.
Once the trunk is opened and then closed, the trunk locks automatically.
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly
due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The trunk swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear
of the vehicle when opening the trunk.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the trunk before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to attached hardware if the trunk is not closed prior to driving.
The child safety lock is provided to help prevent children from accidentally
opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. The rear door safety locks should
be used whenever children are in th ...
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 li ...
Other information:
The power outlet is designed to provide power for mobile telephones or other
devices designed to operate with vehicle electrical systems. The devices should
draw less than 12V, 15A with the engine running.
Use the power outlet only when the engine is running and remove the accessory
plug af ...
Components and components location
Components
Repair procedures
Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
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