SMART POWER LIFTGATE WITH AUTO OPEN*

The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open can open the Liftgate automatically when the driver approaches or leaves the vehicle. For Smart Liftgate with Auto Open 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.

The Smart Liftgate with Auto Open feature is off by default.

To enable on certain models:

Go to User Settings in the Instrument Cluster modes
Select DOOR and SMART LIFTGATE. On other models
Press the SETUP key on the Infotainment System, followed by pressing VEHICLE on the screen
Then press DOOR and SMART LIFTGATE.

Quick Tips:

During the Smart Power Liftgate alert, the Smart Power Liftgate can be deactivated with the Smart Key by pressing any button on the key fob
The open height can be adjusted. For information on how to set the open height, 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:
— 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 to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function
When the ignition is on, the Smart Liftgate with Auto Open 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

*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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