2015 KIA PICANTO tailgate

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Features of your vehicle
Opening the tailgate■
■ Type A
The tailgate is locked or unlocked by turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and thanpulling up the hatch. ■
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Type B
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter (or smart key)
or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is
pressed for more than 1 second, the
tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgateis opened and then closed, the tailgate
is locked automatically.
❈ There is not the key hole.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
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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 attached hardware if the tailgate is notclosed prior to driving.

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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure thatthe tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
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
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
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.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail- gate latch and striker while closingthe tailgate. It may damage the tail-gate's latch.

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✽✽NOTICE
 If the vehicle is not on level ground or the battery power has been interrupt-
ed, the “Distance to empty” function
may not operate correctly.
The trip computer may not register
additional fuel if less than 6 liters (1.6
gallons) of fuel are added to the vehicle.
 The fuel consumption (if equipped) and distance to empty values may
vary significantly based on driving
conditions, driving habits, and condi-
tion of the vehicle.
 The distance to empty value is an esti-
mate of the available driving distance.
This value may differ from the actual
driving distance available.
Icy road warning light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates when out-
side temperature is below 4°C since the
road may be icy at this temperature
range. And it turns off when outside tem-
perature is over 6°C.
If the warning light comes on while driv-
ing, you should drive more attentively
and safely refraining from over-speeding,
rapid acceleration, sudden braking or
sharp turning etc.
LCD display informations
(if equipped)
Door/Tailgate open
The indicator appears to inform the driv- er which door or tailgate is opened.
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Door
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Tailgate open warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
Tailgate is not closed securely.
Door ajar warning light
This warning light illuminates when a
door is not closed securely.
Immobilizer indicator
(if equipped)
Without smart key system This light illuminates when the immobiliz-
er key is inserted and turned to the ON
position to start the engine.
At this time, you can start the engine. The
light goes out after the engine is running.
If this light blinks when the ignition switch
is in the ON position before starting the
engine, we recommend that you have the
vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer as soon as possible.
With smart key system
If any of the following occurs in a vehicle
equipped with the smart key, the immobi-
lizer indicator illuminates, blinks or goes
off.
When the smart key is in the vehicle, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is in
the ACC or ON position, the indicator
will illuminate for approximately 30
seconds to indicate that you are able to
start the engine. However, when the
smart key is not in the vehicle, if the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator will blink for a
few seconds to indicate that you are
not be able to start the engine. If the indicator illuminates only for 2
seconds and goes out when the
ENGINE START/STOP button is turned
to ON position with the smart key in the
vehicle, we recommend that you have
the vehicle inspected by an authorized
Kia dealer as soon as possible.
When the battery is weak, if the ENGINE START/STOP button is
pressed, the indicator blinks, you are
not able to start the engine. However,
you are able to start the engine by
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP
button directly with the smart key. Also,
if the smart key system related parts
have a problem, the indicator will blink.
Low fuel level warning light
This warning light indicates the fuel tank
is nearly empty. When it comes on, you
should add fuel as soon as possible.
Driving with the fuel level warning light on
or with the fuel level below “E” can causethe engine to misfire and damage the
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However, if a door is opened with
the ignition switch in the ON posi-
tion, the room lamp stays on con-
tinuously.
: The lights turn off even if a door is opened.
: The room lamp stay on at all times.
Glove box lamp
The glove box lamp comes on when the
glove box is opened. Luggage room lamp (if equipped) The luggage room lamp comes on when the tailgate is opened.
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CAUTION
The luggage room lamp stays on as
long as the tailgate is opened. To prevent unnecessary drain of cur-rent from the battery, close the tail-
gate securely.
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CAUTION
To prevent unnecessary drain ofcurrent from the battery, close the glove box securely.

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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 vehicle, we rec-
ommend that the system be checked 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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Maintenance
Fuse NameSymbolFuse ratingProtected Component
ROOM110ALuggage Lamp, A/C Control Module, BCM/TACM, Auto Light & Photo Sensor, Cup Holder
ILL., Instrument Cluster, Ignition Key ILL. & Door Warning Switch, Driver Vanity Lamp,
Overhead Console Lamp (With Sunroof), Room Lamp(W/O Sunroof)
AUDIO20AAudio (W/O ISG), Low DC-DC Convertor (With ISG)
P WDW LH25ARear Power Window Switch LH, Power Window Main Switch, Driver Safety Power Window
Module, Passenger Power Window Switch
P WDW RH25ARear Power Window Switch RH, Power Window Main Switch, Passenger Power Window Switch
HTD MIRR10ADiver/Passenger Power Outside Mirror, ECM/PCM, A/C Control Module
A/CON10AA/C Control Module
BLOWER10AECM/PCM, Blower Switch, Blower Resistor
DOOR LOCK20ADoor Lock/Unlock Relay, Tailgate Unlock Relay
SAFETY P/WDW25ADriver Safety Power Window Module
S/HTD15ADriver/Passenger Seat Heater
TAIL LH10AInstrument Cluster, Rear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
TAIL RH10ARear Combination Lamp LH, License Lamp, ILL.(+), Rear Bumper Lamp, Projection Lamp LH, Head Lamp LH
STARTS110AIgnition Lock Switch, ECM/PCM, PCB fuse & Relay Box (Start Relay)
Instrument panel (Driver’s side fuse panel)

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Maintenance
High mounted stop light replacement (if equipped) ■Bulb type
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Loosen the nut of the high mounted stop light assembly.
3. Remove the assembly with remove the connector.
4. Remove the socket from the assembly by pulling it straight out.
5. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out.
6. Install a new bulb in the socket and install socket to the assembly.
7. Reinstall the high mounted stop light assembly securely. ■
LED type
If the light (LED) does not operate, we
recommend that the vehicle checked by
an authorized Kia dealer.
License plate light bulb replace- ment
1. Remove the lens by pressing the tabs.
2. Remove the socket from the lens.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
4. Install a new bulb in the socket and install the socket to the lens.
5. Reinstall the lens securely.
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