Features of your vehicle
Tailgate
Automatic reversal
NOTICE
During power opening and closing if
the power tailgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the
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䳜 The power tailgate can be oper
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ated when the engine is not run
ning. However the power tailgate
operation consumes large
amounts of vehicle electric power.
To prevent the battery from being
discharged, do not operate it
excessively e.g.: more than
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power tailgate will detect the resis
tance.
䳜 If the resistance is detected while
opening the tailgate, it will stop
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and move in the opposite direc
tion.
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approximately 10 times repeat
edly.
䳜 If the resistance is detected while
closing the tailgate, it will stop
䳜 To prevent the battery from being
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and move in the opposite direc
tion.
discharged, do not leave the
power tailgate in the open posi
tion for a long lime.
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However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin
or soft, or the tailgate is near the
latched position, the automatic stop
and reversal may not detect the
resistance.
䳜 Do not modify or repair any part
of the power tailgate by yourself.
Kia recommends to visit an
authorized Kia dealer/service
partner.
䳜 When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle,
If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing
operation, the power tailgate may
stop at that position. At this time,
close the tailgate manually and
operate the tailgate automatically
again.
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do not operate the power tail
gate. This could cause the power
tailgate to operate improperly.
䳜 In cold and wet climates, the
power tailgate may not work
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properly due to freezing condi
tions.
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