Hyundai Veloster: 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 opened by inserting the key or screw driver to hole and pushing the tailgate.

WARNING

• • For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
• • No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
• • Use the emergency tailgate safety release for emergency only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.