Vehicle controls
3. Slowly close the tailgate manually.
4. Press the power tailgate open/close button outside the vehicle. The power tailgate
will open with a chime sound.
NOTE
• In some circumstances resetting the power tailgate operation may need to be per
formed. Some instances where resetting the power tailgate may be required in
clude:
◦ When the 12-volt battery is recharged
◦ When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled after removal or replacement
◦ When the related fuse is reinstalled after removal or replacement
• Wait until the tailgate fully opens to complete resetting. If the tailgate stops before it
is fully open, resetting cannot be completed.
• If the power tailgate does not operate properly after the above procedure, we rec
ommend the system inspected by an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Emergency tailgate safety release
OMV053115L_2
Operation
1. Remove the cover at the bottom of the tailgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open.
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