Power Tailgate (if equipped)

(1) Power liftgate open/close button
(2) Power liftgate disable button
(3) Power liftgate handle switch
(4) Power liftgate close button

✽ NOTICE

The power liftgate operates when:

• The automatic transmission shift lever is in P (Park).
• The manual transmission shift lever is in neutral.

WARNING

Never leave children or animals unattended in the vehicle. Unattended children or animals may activate the power liftgate, which may result in injury to themselves or others, or damage to the vehicle.

WARNING

• Before operating the power liftgate, make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate. Wait until the liftgate has fully opened and stopped before loading or unloading cargo or passengers.
• Serious injury or cargo damage may occur during operation. Before driving, make sure the liftgate is CLOSED and locked.

CAUTION

Do not close or open the power liftgate manually while it is operating automatically. This may damage the power liftgate or the vehicle. If you must close or open the power liftgate manually when the battery is discharged or disconnected, make sure the power liftgate is turned off. Do not apply excessive force.

Opening the Tailgate

The power liftgate opens automatically when you do one of the following:

• Press the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key.
• Press the power liftgate open button.

Press the liftgate handle switch while carrying the electronic key.

Closing the Tailgate

1. Press the power liftgate close button on the liftgate or inside the vehicle (approximately 1 second).

2. The liftgate closes and locks automatically.

WARNING

The horn sounds and the hazard warning lamps flash 10 times if you drive with the liftgate closed but not fully latched. Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place and check that the liftgate is securely latched.

✽ NOTICE

The liftgate button does not illuminate or operate when the system is in the off/manual mode.

Power Liftgate Non-Operating Conditions

• The power liftgate does not open or close automatically when the vehicle is moving faster than 2 mph (3 km/h).
• If you press the power liftgate disable button (1), the power liftgate will not open or close automatically.

WARNING

The warning chime sounds continuously if you drive faster than 2 mph (3 km/h) with the liftgate open. Stop the vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible and check whether the liftgate is open.

WARNING

The horn sounds and the hazard warning lamps flash 10 times if you drive with the liftgate closed but not fully latched. Stop the vehicle immediately in a safe place and check that the liftgate is securely latched.

✽ NOTICE

• The power liftgate can be operated with the engine off. However, operating the power liftgate consumes a large amount of vehicle battery power. To avoid discharging the battery, do not use it excessively, for example more than about 10 times in succession.
• To avoid discharging the battery, do not leave the liftgate in the open position for a long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate yourself. This must be done by an authorized Kia dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle, do not operate the power liftgate. This may cause the power liftgate to operate incorrectly.
• In cold and humid climates, the power liftgate may operate incorrectly due to freezing conditions.
• Before starting the vehicle, make sure the liftgate is fully closed. The power liftgate may not close completely if the vehicle is started during automatic closing.