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
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Power tailgate open/close button
You can activate or deactivate the Power Tailgate by selecting 'User settings (LCD display) or Settings →Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Door → Power Tailgate'.
If ignition switch is ON position, the power tailgate can operate when the automatic shift lever is in P (Park) or manual shift lever is in N (Neutral).
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.
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 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
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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.
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Press the tailgate open/close button on the smart key for approximately one second.
Closing the tailgate
The power tailgate will close automatically by doing one of the following:
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To close power tailgate completely when tailgate is opened, you must press the close button until it is closed. During the closing operation buzzer sounds continuously. If you release the close button whilst closing, the tailgate will stop closing and the buzzer will sound approximately for 5 seconds.
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Press the power tailgate close button when the tailgate is opened. The tailgate will close and lock automatically.
At the beginning of the closure, the buzzer will sound twice.
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Press the tailgate open/close button on the key and hold until the tailgate is fully closed.
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Releasing the tailgate open/close button on the key stops tailgate movement with the buzzer sound approximately for 5 seconds.
If you exceed the operating distance limit (about 10m) during closing by pressing the tailgate button on the key and holding, it will stop tailgate movement with the buzzer sound for 5 seconds.
Power tailgate non-opening conditions
The power tailgate will not open 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:
Put the shift lever in P (Park).
Manual Transmission/ Intelligent Manual Transmission: Put the shift lever in N (Neutral).
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 shift lever is in the correct position.
Power tailgate opening height user setting - for CUV (if equipped)
The driver may set the height of a fully opened tailgate by following the below instruction.
The tailgate will open to the height the driver has set up.
Setting the power tailgate – for Wagon, Shooting Brake
The driver can select the power tailgate opening speed or height.
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Power tailgate opening speed
To adjust the power tailgate opening speed, select 'User settings (LCD display) or Settings →Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Door → Power Tailgate Opening Speed → Fast/Normal'.
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Power tailgate opening height
To adjust the power tailgate opening height, select 'User settings (LCD display) or Settings →Vehicle (Infotainment System screen) → Door → Power Tailgate Opening height → Full open/Level3/Level2/Level1/User height setting'.
If the 'User height setting' is selected, you can manually adjust the height of the power tailgate that you prefer regardless of the height options (Full open/Level3/Level2/Level1) in the LCD display or Infotainment System screen. For information on set the power tailgate opening height manually, refer to More Details.
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If the power tailgate opening height is set manually, and then 'User Height Setting' is selected from the LCD display or Infotainment System screen, the power tailgate will automatically open to the height manually set by the driver.
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If the power tailgate opening height has not been manually set, the power tailgate will fully open when ‘User height setting’ from the LCD display or Infotainment System screen is selected.
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If one of the height (Full open/Level3/Level2/Level1) is selected from the settings menu in the LCD display or Infotainment System screen, and then ‘User height setting’ is selected, the power tailgate open height will be set to the previously saved height.