Power liftgate (if equipped)
(1) Power liftgate open/close button
(2) Power liftgate handle switch
(3) Power liftgate close button
If the ENGINE START/STOP button is ON, the power liftgate 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 liftgate which could result in injury to themselves or others, or damage the vehicle.
Do not put heavy objects on the power liftgate when you operate.
Make sure that there are no people or objects in the path of the power liftgate (or smart liftgate) prior to use. Serious injury, damage to the vehicle or damage to surrounding objects may result if contact with the power liftgate (or smart liftgate) occurs.
Do not close or open the power liftgate manually. This may cause damage to the power liftgate. If it is necessary to close or open the power liftgate manually when the battery is discharged or disconnected, do not apply excessive force.
Opening the liftgate
The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following:
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Press the liftgate unlock button on the smart key for approximately one second.
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Press the power liftgate open button for approximately one second.
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Press the liftgate handle switch carrying the smart key with you.
Closing the liftgate
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Press the power liftgate close button for approximately one second when the liftgate is opened.
The liftgate will close and lockautomatically.
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For emergency stop while power liftgate operating, press the power liftgate open/close button shortly.
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Press the power liftgate close button for approximately one second when the liftgate is opened.
The liftgate will close and lockautomatically.
Power liftgate Non-Opening or Closing Conditions :
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The power liftgate will not open or close automatically, when the vehicle is moving more than 3 km/h (2 mph).
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The power liftgate can be operated when the engine is not running.
However, the power liftgate operation consumes large amounts of ehicle electric power. To prevent the battery from draining, do not operate it excessively (e.g., more than approximately 10 times repeatedly).
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Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate by yourself. This must be done by an authorized Kia dealer.
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Before jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle, open the power liftgate. Do not operate the power liftgate when the vehicle is raised or this could cause the power liftgate to operate improperly.
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If there are obstacles such as snow on the power liftgate, it may not open automatically. After removing the obstacle, try to open it again.
Automatic stop and Reverse
If, during power opening or closing, the liftgate is blocked by an object or part of someone’s body, the power liftgate will detect the resistance and it will stop movement or move to the full open position to allow the object to be cleared.
However, if an object is thin or soft, or the liftgate is near the latched position, the automatic stop and reversal may not detect the resistance and the closing operation will continue. If the power liftgate is forced by a strong impact, the automatic stop and reversal may operate.
If the automatic stop and reverse feature operates more than twice during one opening or closing operation, the power liftgate may stop at that position.
If this occurs, close the liftgate manually and operate the liftgate automatically again.
To prevent serious injury and damage take the following precautions when operating the power liftgate :
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Keep all faces, hands, arms, body parts and other objects away from the path of the power liftgate.
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Do not intentionally place any body parts or objects in the path of the power liftgate to make sure the automatic stop and reversal operates.
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Do not allow children to play with the power liftgate.
Power liftgate opening height user setting
The driver may set the height of a fully opened liftgate by following the below instruction.
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Position the liftgate manually to the height you prefer.
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Press the liftgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
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Close the liftgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The liftgate will open to the height the driver has set up.
How to reset the power liftgate
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected, for the power liftgate to operate normally, reset the power liftgate as follows:
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Shift the vehicle to P (Park).
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While Pressing the liftgate close button, press the liftgate handle switch for more than 3 seconds. (the chime will sound)
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Close the liftgate manually.
If the power liftgate does not work properly after the above procedure, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.