Power tailgate automatic reversal

The power tailgate will open again automatically if the power tailgate is blocked by an object or a part of the body.

If the resistance is detected while opening and closing the tailgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction.

WARNING

  • Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and set the parking brake.

  • 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.

  • The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate.

  • Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the tailgate.

  • 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.

  • Make sure there are no people or objects around the tailgate before opening or closing the power tailgate. Wait until the tailgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.

  • 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.

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    1. 70 cm

    2. 70 cm

  • The tailgate may not open or may close unintentionally injuring people around the tailgate under the following situations:

    • There is a lot of snow on the tailgate.

    • There is a heavy object on the tailgate such as a bicycle carrier, ladder, etc.

  • Do not open the tailgate before removing snow or heavy object on the tailgate.

CAUTION

  • Make certain that you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate gas lifters and attached hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.

  • Make sure nothing is near the tailgate latch and striker while closing the tailgate. It may damage the tailgate's latch.

  • Be careful when opening and closing the tailgate or inserting and removing objects, as body or objects may be injured or damaged if they are hit by sharp edges, such as corners. Children may get hurt if their face, head, etc. hit the area around the tailgate, so always be aware.

  • 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.

  • Do not operate the power tailgate more than 5 times continuously. It may damage the power tailgate system. If the spindle is strained due to continuous operation, 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.

NOTE

  • 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.

  • If The vehicle is in the ON position, the power tailgate can operate when P (Park) gear position is selected.

  • The power tailgate can be operated when the vehicle 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.

  • To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power tailgate in the open position for a long time.

  • Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by yourself. Kia recommends visiting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

  • When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle, do not operate the power tailgate. This could cause the power tailgate to operate improperly.

  • In cold and wet climates, the power tailgate may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

  • In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.

  • Power tailgate may stop operating when more than one operation is detected while opening/closing. In this case, open/close the tailgate manually and operate the power tailgate function.