SMART LIFTGATE WITH AUTO OPEN & CLOSE*

The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close can open or close the Liftgate automatically when the driver approaches or leaves the vehicle. For Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close to operate, the Smart Key must be enabled.

Automatically open

When the Smart Key is on your person and you are near the back of the vehicle, within close proximity, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound for about 3 seconds as an alert that the Smart Liftgate is about to open. Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the Smart Liftgate.

Automatically close

When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you leave the vehicle, the chime will sound three times as an alert that the Smart Liftgate is about to close. Then the alert system will chime two additional times before closing the Smart Liftgate.

The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close feature is off by default. To activate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open, go to Setup in the Infotainment System and press Vehicle. In Vehicle, select Door, and then Smart Liftgate.

OFF button: To turn off the Power Liftgate Close button function, press button .

Quick Tips:

  • During the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close alert, the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob or moving away from the detection area
  • The open height and speed can be adjusted. For information on how to set the open height and speed, see your owner’s manual

Reminders:

  • All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
  • The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close feature will not operate when:
    — The doors are recently closed and locked, and the Smart Key is still detected after 15 seconds near the vehicle or within 60 inches of the door handles
    — A door is not locked or closed
    — The Smart Key is in the vehicle
  • Press any button on the Smart Key fob during the Detect and Alert stage, or move out of the detection area, to deactivate the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close function
  • When the ignition is on, the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close will only operate with the gear shift in the Park (P) position
  • The Smart Key must be outside of the vehicle for the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open & Close to operate
  • Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Liftgate

*See LEGAL page for legal information.

This feature may not be available on all Kia models. 

Refer to section 4 in the Owner’s Manual for more information. Button configuration may vary. Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation.

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