Kia Sorento: Power tailgate (if equipped)

(1) Power tailgate open/close button
(2) Power tailgate off button
(3) Power tailgate handle switch
(4) Power tailgate close button

✽ NOTICE

The power tailgate operates when:

• Automatic shift lever is in P (Park).
• Manual shift lever is in neutral.

WARNING

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

WARNING

• Make sure there are no people or objects around the tailgate before operating the power tailgate. Wait until the tailgate is opened fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo or passengers from the vehicle.
• During power operation, serious personal injury or cargo damage may occur. Make sure the tailgate is CLOSED and latched before driving.

CAUTION

Do not close or open the power tailgate manually during automatic operation.This may cause damage to the power tailgate or to the vehicle. If it is necessary to close or open the power tailgate manually when the battery is discharged or disconnected, make sure the tailgate is not in operation. Switch the power tailgate to the off position. Do not apply excessive force.

Opening the tailgate

The power tailgate will open automatically by doing one of the following:

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

Press the tailgate handle switch carrying the smart key with you.

Closing the tailgate

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

2. The tailgate will close and lock automatically.

WARNING

The chime will sound and the hazard warning flasher will blink 10 times if you drive with the tailgate closed but not fully secured. Stop your vehicle immediately at a safe place to check if your tailgate is securely locked.

✽ NOTICE

The button on the tailgate will not illuminate or function when the system is in the off/manual mode.

Power tailgate non-opening conditions

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

WARNING

The chime will sound continuously if you drive over 2mph (3km/h) with the tailgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible to check if your tailgate is opened.

WARNING

The chime will sound and the hazard warning flasher will blink 10 times if you drive with the tailgate closed but not fully secured. Stop your vehicle immediately at a safe place to check if your tailgate is securely locked.

✽ NOTICE

• The power tailgate can be operated when the engine is not running. 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 approximately 10 times repeatedly.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power tailgate in the open position for a long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by 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 tailgate. This could cause the power tailgate to operate improperly.
• In cold and wet climates, the power tailgate may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
• It is recommended to wait until the power tailgate is fully closed before starting the vehicle. The power tailgate may not close fully if the vehicle is started during automatic closing.