2009 KIA Borrego tailgate

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4Operating door locks from inside
the vehicleD050201AHM-EUWith the door lock button To unlock a door, push the door lock
button (1) to the “Unlock” position. The
red mark (2) on the button will be visi-
ble.
To lock a door, push the door lock but- ton (1) to the “Lock” position. If the door
is locked properly, the red mark (2) on
the door lock button will not be visible.
To open a door, pull the door handle (3) outward. If the inner door handle of the driver’s
(or front passenger’s) door is pulled
when the door lock button is in the lock
position, the button will unlock and the
door will open. (if equipped)
Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch and
any of the front door is opened.
D050202AHM-EUWith central door lock switchOperate by pressing the central door lock
switch.
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Lock
Unlock
WARNING
- Door lock mal-function
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the vehi-
cle, try one or more of the following
techniques to exit:
Operate the door unlock feature
repeatedly (both electronic and
manual) while simultaneously
pulling on the door handle.
Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door from out-
side.
Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.
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Driver’s door
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D070100AHM-EEOpening the tailgate The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail- gate unlock button on the transmitter
(or smart key) is pressed. Once the
tailgate is opened and then closed, the
tailgate is locked automatically.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and then
pulling the handle up.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
D070200BHMClosing the tailgateTo close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate to the first detent. Then
it will close and lock automatically. Make
sure that the tailgate is securely latched.✽ ✽NOTICE• You do not have to close the tailgate
with excessive strength. The tailgate
will close and lock automatically if it is
pulled down to the first detent.
• The tailgate may not close and lock automatically even though the tailgate
was lowered down to the first detent if
you close and open the tailgate repeat-
edly several times. If this happens,
close the tailgate manually and wait
for about 10 seconds to operate nor-
mally.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.Possible damage may occur to thetailgate lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail-gate latch and striker while closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail- gate's power latch.

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D070300AHMEmergency tailgate safety releaseYour vehicle is equipped with the emer-
gency tailgate safety release lever locat-
ed on the bottom of the tailgate. When
someone is inadvertently locked in the
luggage compartment, the tailgate can
be opened by pushing the release lever
and pushing open the tailgate.
WARNING
For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the tail-
gate if you are accidentally
locked in the luggage compart-
ment.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment
of the vehicle at any time. The
luggage compartment is a very
dangerous location in the event
of a crash.
Use the release lever for emer- gencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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WARNING
- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
WARNING
- Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate
opened, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury or
death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
opened, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that additional
outside air comes into the vehicle.

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D150313AUNCharging system warning
lightThis warning light indicates a malfunction
of either the generator or electrical
charging system.
If the warning light comes on while the
vehicle is in motion:
1. Drive to the nearest safe location.
2. With the engine off, check the genera- tor drive belt for looseness or break-
age.
3. If the belt is adjusted properly, a prob- lem exists somewhere in the electrical
charging system. Have an authorized
KIA dealer correct the problem as
soon as possible.
D150316AHMDoor open posi-tion indicator This indicator illuminates when a door is
not closed securely.
The indicator displays which door is
opened.D150315AUNTailgate open warning
lightThis warning light illuminates when the
tailgate is not closed securely with the
ignition switch in any position.
WARNING
The TPMS cannot alert you to severe and sudden tire damage
caused by external factors.
If you feel any vehicle instability, immediately take your foot off the
accelerator, apply the brakes
gradually and with light force,
and slowly move to a safe posi-
tion off the road.
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D210100AHMMap lampPush the lens to turn the map lamp on or
off. This light produces a spot beam for
convenient use as a map lamp at night or
as a personal lamp for the driver and the
front passenger.
D210200AHM-EURoom lampType AThe light will turn on as below if the but-
ton is pressed. The light will turn off if the
button is pressed again.
The light comes on when anydoor (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors
are unlocked by the transmit-
ter, the light comes on for
approximately 30 seconds as
long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out
gradually after approximately
30 seconds if the door is
closed. However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediate-
ly. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
ON position, the light stays on
continuously.
The light stays on at all times.
INTERIOR LIGHT
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
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4Type BThe light will turn on and off according to
the switch position.
The light comes on when any
door (or tailgate) is opened
regardless of the ignition
switch position. When doors
are unlocked by the transmit-
ter, the light comes on for
approximately 30 seconds as
long as any door is not
opened. The light goes out
gradually after approximately
30 seconds if the door is
closed. However, if the ignition switch
is ON or all doors are locked,
the light will turn off immediate-
ly. If a door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC or
LOCK position, the light stays
on for about 20 minutes.
However, if a door is opened
with the ignition switch in the
ON position, the light stays on
continuously.
The light stays on at all times.
The light stays off at all times.
D210300AHMLuggage lamp (if equipped) : The light comes on when the tail- gate is opened.
OFF
: The light stays off at all times.
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WARNING
- ENGINE EXHAUST CAN BE DANGEROUS!
Engine exhaust fumes can be extremely dangerous. If, at any time, you smell exhaust fumes inside the vehicle, open the win-
dows immediately.
• Do not inhale exhaust fumes.Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause unconsciousness and death by asphyxia-
tion.
The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear
a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the underneath side of the car, have the
exhaust system checked as soon as possible by an authorized KIA dealer.
Letting the engine idle in your garage, even with the garage door open, is a hazardous practice. Never run the engine in your
garage any longer than it takes to start the engine and back the car out.
If it is necessary to idle the engine for a prolonged period with people inside the car, be sure to do so only in an open area
with the air intake set at "Fresh" and fan operating at one of the higher speeds so fresh air is drawn into the interior.
If you must drive with the tailgate open because you are carrying objects that make this necessary:
1. Close all windows.
2. Open side vents.
3. Set the air intake control at "Fresh", the air flow control at "Floor" or "Face" and the fan at one of the higher speeds.
To assure proper operation of the ventilation system, be sure the ventilation air intakes located just in front of the windshie ld are
kept clear of snow, ice, leaves or other obstructions.

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F070200AHMRemoving and storing the spare
tire
Your spare tire is stored underneath
your vehicle, directly below the cargo
area.
To remove the spare tire:
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Find the plastic hex bolt cover and
remove the cover.
WARNING
- Changing tires
Never attempt vehicle repairs in the traffic lanes of a public
road or highway.
Always move the vehicle com- pletely off the road and onto
the shoulder before trying to
change a tire. The jack should
be used on a firm level
ground. If you cannot find a
firm, level place off the road,
call a towing service company
for assistance.
Be sure to use the correct front and rear jacking posi-
tions on the vehicle; never
use the bumpers or any other
part of the vehicle for jack
support.
The vehicle can easily roll off the jack causing serious
injury or death. No person
should place any portion of
their body under a vehicle that
is supported only by a jack;
use vehicle support stands.
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Do not start or run the enginewhile the vehicle is on the
jack.
Do not allow anyone to remain in the vehicle while it is on the
jack.
Make sure any children pres- ent are in a secure place away
from the road and from the
vehicle to be raised with the
jack.
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