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I acquired a 2023 Seltos in March 2023. The doors lock with the remote. However, i noticed that the hatch door on the back can be opened just by tugging on the pull handle. The owner's manual says that in cold weather it might not work. Any other Canadians have this issue?
 

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If you have your Fob close by, the rear hatch will open If you try to open.
And...if you open the hatch without unlocking the doors, the doors will remain locked.
This one always messes me up, because my 2019 Cherokee would unlock all the doors if you unlocked/opened the hatch and then you could just walk around and get in after closing the hatch. Now I have to push the button before I can get in...#firstworldproblems
 

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I see this as a great idea. I always have the fob in my jeans money pocket. Which is the ideal size for it and hey - there's never any money in it anyway. My Apple Watch carries all my money these days. 😬 Anyway, why is it a great idea..? Because when you approach the car with the groceries, etc, you just reach forward, press the boot latch button, and Bob's yeruncle, the hatch opens - albeit with a minor lift effort as well. I do not however resent not having a powered opening hatch, as I think just doing what I described is actually easier than risking overbalancing trying to wave your foot somewhere under the rear bumper, but maybe that's just me..?

But the other neat thing is that it does not open the doors, and when you close the hatch, the park light flick, and it locks itself again, and the car is then secure while you return the trolley to the trolley bay, or whatever. It also means that while distracted with dealing with the shopping, no-one can just leap into the vehicle and nick something, even though with the key on you, they will not be able to start it or drive it away. Although even that might be something the clever crims have worked out a workaround for - you never know. Especially when you hear about that USB trick to fire up the ignition. Corrected in later models I believe..?
 

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I see this as a great idea. I always have the fob in my jeans money pocket. Which is the ideal size for it and hey - there's never any money in it anyway. My Apple Watch carries all my money these days. 😬 Anyway, why is it a great idea..? Because when you approach the car with the groceries, etc, you just reach forward, press the boot latch button, and Bob's yeruncle, the hatch opens - albeit with a minor lift effort as well. I do not however resent not having a powered opening hatch, as I think just doing what I described is actually easier than risking overbalancing trying to wave your foot somewhere under the rear bumper, but maybe that's just me..?

But the other neat thing is that it does not open the doors, and when you close the hatch, the park light flick, and it locks itself again, and the car is then secure while you return the trolley to the trolley bay, or whatever. It also means that while distracted with dealing with the shopping, no-one can just leap into the vehicle and nick something, even though with the key on you, they will not be able to start it or drive it away. Although even that might be something the clever crims have worked out a workaround for - you never know. Especially when you hear about that USB trick to fire up the ignition. Corrected in later models I believe..?
One thing about Kia/Hyundai auto opening rear hatch (when equipped) is you just have to stand behind the vehicle with the key in your pocket and it will open (no waving required).

I agree it is nice for the doors to remain locked, especially since I will also sometimes run back in the store even and not having to re-lock is good. Just have to remember that’s how it works…old habits can be difficult to break…I often physically check just to reassure myself they are still locked in that case…lol

The USB theft issue only affected US cars here in North America as Canadian spec cars already had an immobilizer system by law.
 

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Speed said... "old habits can be difficult to break…I often physically check just to reassure myself they are still locked in that case"...
At least a quick glance back at the mirror position will reassure you the car is locked... (y)
 
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