Kia Soul: Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
Driving with the tailgate open is not advisable. Dangerous exhaust fumes can enter the passenger compartment. If you must drive with the tailgate opened, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air can enter.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION - Closing tailgate
Make sure nothing is near the tailgate latch and striker while closing the tailgate. It may damage the tailgate's latch.
WARNING - Riding in cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. Occupants should always be properly restrained.
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and
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Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release lever located
on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment, the tailgate can ...
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Manual transaxle operation
The manual transaxle has 6 forward gears. This shift pattern is imprinted
on the shift knob. The transaxle is fully synchronized in all forward gears
so shifting to either a higher or a lower ...
Removing and storing the spare tire (if equipped)
Turn the tire hold-down wing bolt counterclockwise.
Store the tire in the reverse order of removal.
To prevent the spare tire and tools from “rattling” while the vehicle is in motion,
stor ...
Inspection
1.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
2.
Disconnect the windshield deicer connect ...