KIA Sportage 2005 User Manual

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Knowing your vehicle

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Opening the rear hatch window

The rear hatch window lock is oper-
ated in connection with the rear
hatch lock.
To open the rear hatch window;
1. Unlock the rear hatch.
2. Pull the release lever (GLASS) to

open the rear hatch window.

3. Raise the window by pulling up the

handle.

To close the rear hatch window,
lower the rear hatch window and it
will close by itself.
To be sure the rear hatch window is
securely latched, always try to pull it
up again.

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Lock

Unlock

WARNING

Exhaust
fumes

• If you drive with the rear hatch

/window open, you will draw
dangerous exhaust fumes into
your vehicle causing serious
injury or death to vehicle
occupants.
If you must drive with the rear
hatch/window open, keep the
air vents open so that addi-
tional outside air comes into
the vehicle.

• 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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