Kia Soul: 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 then pulling the handle up.
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate.
CAUTION - Tailgate lift cylinders
Make certain that you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.
Tailgate
...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 ...See also:
Hill-start assist control (HAC)
A vehicle has the tendency to roll back on a steep hill when it starts to go
after stopping. The Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) prevents the vehicle from rolling
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Transaxle Control Module (TCM). Installation
1.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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SEEK
Press the
key
Briefly pressing the key (under 0.8 seconds): Automatically searches for
the next station.
Pressing and holding the key (over 0.8 seconds): While holding the key,
freq ...