Hyundai Veloster: Closing the tailgate
First generation (2011–present) / Hyundai Veloster 2010-2019 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Tailgate / Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the 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 windows open so that additional outside 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.
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter, smart key or central door lock/unlock switch.
When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlo ...
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release located on
the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage
compartment, the tailgate can be op ...
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Rear parking assist system
The rear parking assist system assists the driver during backward movement of
the vehicle by chiming if any object is sensed within a distance of 120 cm (47 in.)
behind the vehicle. This system ...
Room lamp
• ON (1): In the ON position, the light stays on at all times.
• DOOR (2) : In the DOOR position, the light comes on when any door is opened
regardless of the ignition switch position. When doors ...
Cup holder
WARNING - Hot liquids
• Do not place uncovered cups of hot liquid in the cup holder while the
vehicle is in motion. If the hot liquid spills, you may burn yourself. Such
a burn to the driver ...