SMART POWER LIFTGATE WITH AUTO OPEN/CLOSE*

The Smart Power Liftgate with Auto Open/Close can be operated from several controls to either open, close or lock the Liftgate. When the Smart Power Liftgate closes, it locks all doors and liftgate and arms the vehicle.

Using the “Smart” feature:

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 again before opening the Smart Power Liftgate.

As you leave proximity of the vehicle, with the Smart Key fob on your person, the hazard lights will blink and a chime will sound that the Liftgate is about to close.

The Smart Power Liftgate feature is off by default. To enable the Smart Liftgate:

Opening/Closing from Inside the Vehicle

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

Opening/Closing using the Smart Key Fob

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.

Reminders:

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

Opening/Closing 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 .

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 Smart 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.

Quick Tips:

  • During the Smart Liftgate open/close 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.

Reminders:

  • When closing, be mindful of any objects or persons.
  • All doors are closed and locked after about 15 seconds
  • The Smart Power Liftgate feature will not operate when: 1) 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. 2) A door is not locked or closed. 3) 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 ignition 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.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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