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SMART POWER LIFTGATE WITH OPEN/CLOSE BUTTON*

The Smart Power Liftgate can be operated from several controls to either open, close or lock the Liftgate. 

To turn the Smart Power Liftgate features on from the Infotainment System, go to Vehicle Settings. Press the SETUP button. Select VEHICLE, DOOR, and ENABLE SMART LIFTGATE. 

The Smart Power Liftgate feature automatically closes the Liftgate, locks all the doors and Liftgate, and arms the vehicle.

Opening from Inside the Vehicle:

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

Opening from Outside the Vehicle:

To open the Smart Power Liftgate* automatically, press the Liftgate Release button on the exterior of the Liftgate. Automatically close by pressing the Smart Power Liftgate Close button located inside the Liftgate lid. Press the Auto Close Off button to disable Auto Close.

Quick Tips:

To cancel the Smart Power Liftgate while automatically opening or closing, press any button on the Smart Key fob

Reminders:

  • When opening/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 the following occurs:

– Doors are recently closed and locked

– The Smart Key is still detected after being near the vehicle for 15 seconds or within 60 inches of the door handles

– A door is not locked or closed

– The Smart Key is in the vehicle

  • Pulling the Liftgate upward by the handle or pressing the button a second time will interrupt the automatic opening of the Smart Power Liftgate
Opening with no-touch activation:

When the Smart Key fob is on your person and you are within close proximity to the back of the vehicle, 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 Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System.

Smart Key:

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

Power Liftgate Height Adjustment:

For your convenience, the liftgate opening height is adjustable. To program the opening height, perform the following: 

  1. Open liftgate and manually position the liftgate to your preferred opening height 
  2. Depress and hold the close button on the liftgate for 3 seconds or more 
  3. Once the system sounds the alert that the programming is complete, manually close the liftgate
Power Liftgate Opening/Closing Speed Setting:

To adjust the Speed Setting, go to the Vehicle Settings in the Infotainment System. Select DOOR, then POWER LIFTGATE SPEED, and select FAST or NORMAL.

Quick Tips:

  • The liftgate must be unlocked before it can be opened by the liftgate Release button 
  • The liftgate unlocks automatically and can be opened manually when the Smart Key is within close proximity to the vehicle

Reminders:

  • Smart Power Liftgate may be damaged if attempting to open or close manually
  • When not in use, keep the Liftgate Lid Control button in the off position
  • If going through a car wash, remind the attendant to keep the vehicle in Neutral and keep the engine running. Disable the Smart Power Liftgate lid control using the button inside the glove compartment, then turn off the auto rain-sensing wipers and fold in the mirrors
  • Ensure all obstacles are out of the way of the liftgate lid when operating the Smart Power Liftgate
  • The default liftgate opening/closing speed is set to fast
  • The liftgate opening/closing speed setting cannot be changed when the Power Liftgate function is turned off or if the liftgate is not completely closed

*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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