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How can I unlock the trunk of a Kia Sportage?

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Jerald V

There are three methods for accessing the trunk on a Kia Sportage. Firstly, the traditional way involves using the keys to unlock the back of the trunk. Alternatively, you can press the button inside the car with a trunk symbol to open it. If this fails, it may be due to a faulty fuse that needs replacement. Lastly, you can utilize the button on the key fob to remotely open the trunk, which should work even from a distance like inside a house. Additionally, in the event of being locked inside the trunk, an emergency release lever can be found near the front left of the trunk behind the carpet, offering a fourth option for escape.

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  • Jason Loomis

    Absolutely incorrect. It is impossible to unlock the back hatch of a 2009 Kia Sportage. There is no control to the left of the steering wheel, no mechanism within the trunk, and no emergency release available.

  • William king

    To access the trunk of the Kia Sportage, look for a release switch under the trunk, a button on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel, and an interior latch for emergency access from within the trunk space.

  • Zobayer E

    The lever located at the bottom left is for the hood, not the trunk. I haven't found any way yet, whether it's on the key fob or inside the car, to open the rear hatch on my 2023 Sportage.

  • Nick p

    On my 2013 Kia Sportage, I can't find a keyhole on the rear hatch. Unfortunately, the mechanism seems to have failed, possibly due to a faulty motorized lock actuator. I'm wondering how I can open the hatch without the actuator functioning properly.

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