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Features of your vehicle Power tailgate
height settings will change accord
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ingly.
Resetting the power tailgate
In some circumstances resetting the
power tailgate operation may need to be
performed. Some instances where reset
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ting the power tailgate may be required
include:
僅When the 12-volt battery is recharged
僅 When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
僅When the related fuse is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
1. With the engine off or running, put the
gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power tailgate open/close
inner button (1) and outer switch (2)
simultaneously until a chime sounds.
3. Slowly close the tailgate manually.
4. Press the power tailgate open/close
outer switch. The power tailgate will
open with a chime sound.
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,
have the system inspected by a profes
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sional workshop. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Emergency tailgate safety release
To unlock and open the tailgate manu
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ally from inside the luggage compart
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ment, perform the following procedure:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key
into the opening at the bottom of the
tailgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow(1) to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open.
僅 For emergencies, be fully aware of the
location of the emergency tailgate
safety release latch in the vehicle and
how to open the tailgate if you are
accidentally locked in the luggage
compartment.
僅 No one, including animals, should be
allowed to occupy the luggage com
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partment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a very