Power tailgate (if equipped)
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Power tailgate open/close button
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Power tailgate handle switch
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Power tailgate close button
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON position, the power tailgate can operate when the automatic transmission is in P (Park).
Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. Children or animals might operate the power tailgate that could result in injury to themselves or others, or damage the vehicle.
Do not put heavy stuffs on the power tailgate when you operate the power tailgate. Additional weight on tailgate could cause damages to the system.
Make sure that there are no people or objects in the path of the power tailgate (or smart tailgate) prior to use. Serious injury, damage to the vehicle or damage to surrounding objects may result if contact with the power tailgate (or smart tailgate) occurs.
Do not close or open the power tailgate manually. This may cause damage to the power tailgate. If it is necessary to close or open the power tailgate manually when the battery is discharged or disconnected, do not apply excessive force.
Opening the tailgate
The power tailgate will open automatically by doing one of the following:
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Press the tailgate unlock button on the smart key for approximately one second.
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Press the power tailgate open button for approximately one second.
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Press the tailgate handle switch carrying the smart key with you.
Closing the tailgate
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Press the power tailgate close button for approximately one second when the tailgate is opened.
The tailgate will close and lockautomatically.
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Press the power tailgate close button for approximately one second when the tailgate is opened.
The tailgate will close and lock automatically.
Power tailgate non-opening conditions
The power tailgate will not open or close automatically, when the vehicle is moving more than 3km/h (2mph).
The chime will sound continuously if you drive over 3km/h (2mph) with the tailgate opened. Stop your vehicle immediately at a safe place and check if your tailgate is opened.
Do not operate the power tailgate more than 5 times continuously.
It may damage the power tailgate system. If you operate the power tailgate more than 5 times continuously, the chime will sound 3 times and the power tailgate will not operate. At this time, stop operating the tailgate and leave it for more than 1 minute.
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The power tailgate can be operated when the engine is not running. However the power tailgate operation consumes large amounts of vehicle electric power. To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not operate it excessively e.g.: more than approximately 10 times repeatedly.
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To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power tailgate in the open position for a long lime.
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Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by yourself. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
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When jacking up the vehicle to change a tyre or repair the vehicle, do not operate the power tailgate. This could cause the power tailgate to operate improperly.
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In cold and wet climates, the power tailgate may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if the power tailgate is blocked by an object or part of the body, the power tailgate will detect the resistance.
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If the resistance is detected whilst opening the tailgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction.
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If the resistance is detected whilst closing the tailgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction.
However, if the resistance is weak such as from an object that is thin or soft, or the tailgate is near the latched position, the automatic stop and reversal may not detect the resistance.
If the automatic reversal feature operates continuously more than twice during opening or closing operation, the power tailgate may stop at that position. At this time, close the tailgate manually and operate the tailgate automatically again.
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Never intentionally place any object or part of your body in the path of the power tailgate to make sure the automatic reversal operates.
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Never operate power tailgate attached with any heavy objects (ex. Bicycles). It could damage the power tailgate.
How to reset the power tailgate
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected, for the power tailgate to operate normally, reset the power tailgate as follow:
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Shift the vehicle to P (Park).
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Whilst Pressing the tailgate close button, press the tailgate handle switch for more than 3 seconds. (the chime will sound)
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Close the tailgate manually.
If the power tailgate does not work properly after the above procedure, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
If the power tailgate does not operate normally, check again if the gear position is in right position.
Power tailgate opening height user setting
The driver may set the height of a fully opened tailgate by following the below instruction.
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Position the tailgate manually to the height you prefer.
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Press the tailgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
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Close the tailgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The tailgate will open to the height the driver has set up.