Smart Power Liftgate*

Opening from Inside the Vehicle: Press and hold the Smart Power Liftgate Open/Close button to automatically open/close the Liftgate.

Smart Key: To open the Smart Power Liftgate, press and hold the Liftgate button until the Liftgate begins to open. Press and hold again to automatically close.

Opening from Outside the Vehicle: To open the Smart Power Liftgate automatically, press the Rear Hatch Release button on the exterior of the Liftgate.

Automatically close by pressing the Power Liftgate Close button .

Reminders:

Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Power Liftgate.

The Smart Power Liftgate with Auto Open can be operated from several controls to either open, close or lock the Liftgate. The Smart Power Liftgate will close the Liftgate, lock all doors and Liftgate and then arm the vehicle.

When the Smart Key fob 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 Power Liftgate is about to open. Then the alert system will blink and chime two additional times before opening the Smart Power Liftgate.

The Smart Power Liftgate feature is off by default. To enable the Smart Power Liftgate, go to User Settings* in the Instrument Cluster or the Vehicle Settings* in the Infotainment System.

Quick Tips:

  • During the Smart Liftgate open alert, the Smart Liftgate 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 Power Liftgate feature will not operate when: (a) 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; (b) a door is not locked or closed; or (c) 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 Power Liftgate function
  • When the power is on, the Smart Power Liftgate 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 to operate
  • Ensure obstacles and people are out of the way of the Liftgate
  • When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons

*See LEGAL page for legal information.

Some features may not be available on all Kia models.

Images are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual feature or operation. Refer to section 5 in the Owner’s Manual for more information.

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