POWER LIFTGATE*

Opening from Inside the Vehicle:

Press and hold the Power Liftgate Open/Close button to automatically open/close the Liftgate.

(Button located on Driver’s Panel)

Smart Key:

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

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Opening from Outside the Vehicle:

To open the 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.

Power Liftgate Opening Height Adjustment:

The height setting of a fully opened liftgate (tailgate) can be adjusted by the following steps:

  1. Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height
  2. Press the Power Liftgate Close button more than 3 seconds
  3. A system beep will sound twice indicating the height setting has been saved

The liftgate will then open to the set height. To change setting again, repeat steps 1-3.

Reminders:

When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons.

*See LEGAL page for legal information.

This feature may not be available on all Kia models. 

Refer to section 5 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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