Kia Sportage: Tonneau cover
Use the tonneau cover to hide items stored in the cargo area. • To use the front shade of the tonneau cover, pull the hook forward and hang the hook on the headrest pole.
NOTICE When folding the rear seatback forward, remove the hook from the headrest pole. Otherwise, the front shade of the tonneau cover may be damaged or malformed.
• To use the rear shade of the tonneau cover, pull the handle backward and insert the edges into the slots.
When not in use, place the tonneau cover on the lower portion of cargo area.
CAUTION • Do not place objects on the tonneau cover. Such objects may be thrown about inside the vehicle and possibly injure vehicle occupants during an accident or when braking. • Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is designed for luggage only. • Maintain the balance of the vehicle and locate the weight as far forward as possible.
NOTICE Since the tonneau cover may be damaged or malformed, do not put the luggage on it when it is used.
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key isdetected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handles and back door
handle.
When ...