Kia Cadenza: Features of your vehicle / Trunk

Opening the trunk

• Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and set the parking brake.
• Press the switch on the trunk after unlocking the door by smart key.
•  Press the trunk unlock button of smart key for more than 1 second.
• Press the switch on the trunk itself with the smart key in your possession.

✽ NOTICE

The trunk switch is made of rubber. Do not press it using a sharp object such as a nail, key, screwdriver, or drill.

CAUTION

• If the switch on the trunk cannot be pushed due to freezing, do not press the switch with excessive power. Press the switch on the trunk after removing the ice around the switch.You may also open the trunk by using the trunk open button on smart key or inside of the vehicle.
• When using automatic car wash, be sure to lock the central door lock switch after the trunk is fully closed.
• During high pressure car wash, be careful as the switch on the trunk can be pressed by the water injection pressure and the trunk can be open.

To open the trunk from inside the vehicle, press the trunk lid release switch.

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

WARNING

The trunk swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the trunk.

✽ NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, trunk lock and trunk mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

• Closing the trunk
• Emergency trunk safety release