Kia Forte: 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.
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 ...
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 ...
Other information:
You will find many safety precautions
and recommendations throughout
this section, and throughout this manual.
The safety precautions in this section
are among the most important.
Always wear your seat belt
A seat belt is your best protection in
all types of accidents. Air bags are
des ...
Components and components location
Components
1. ABS control module
2. Front wheel speed sensor
3. Rear wheel speed sensor
4. ABS Warning lamp
5. EBD / Parking brake warning lamp
Description and operation
Description
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