Kia Sportage: Power liftgate / Closing the liftgate

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) 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 (2015-2020) Owners Manual: How to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function using the smart key

1. Door lock 2. Door unlock 3. Liftgate open 4. Panic If you press any button of the smart key during the Detect and Alert stage, the Smart Power Liftgate function will be deactivated. Make sure to be aware of how to deactivate the Smart Power Liftgate function for emergency situations. ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2020) Service Manual: Shift Lever Repair procedures

Removal 1. Shift the gear to "N". 2. Remove the knob & boots (A) by pulling the direction of arrow after removing the boots from the console upper cover. 3. Remove the floor cons ...