Kia Sportage: Power liftgate / Closing the liftgate

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Power liftgate / Closing the liftgate

Press the power liftgate close button for approximately one second when the liftgate is opened. The liftgate will close and lock automatically.
For emergency stop while power liftgate operating, press the power liftgate open/close button shortly.

Opening the liftgate

The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following: Press and hold the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key until power liftgate operates. While powe ...

Power liftgate non-opening conditions

The power liftgate will not open automatically, when the vehicle is moving more than 2mph(3km/h) or the automatic shift lever is not in P(Park) position. ✽ NOTICE The chime will sound continuous ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Owners Manual: Operating door locks from outside the vehicle

To remove the cover (For Type C): 1. Pull out the door handle. 2. Press the lever (1) located inside the bottom part of the cover with a key or flat-head screwdriver. 3. Push out the cover while pressing the lever. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle to unlock and toward the front ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2026) Service Manual: Thermostat Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Causes Remedy Coolant leakage • From the thermostat gasket Check the mounting bolts • ...