Kia Sportage: Power liftgate / Closing the liftgate

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) 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 (2015-2019) Service Manual: PTG Spindle Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear pillar trim. (Refer to Body - "Rear Pillar Trim") 3. Disconnect the PTG spindle connector (A). ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2019) Owners Manual: Sunshade

To open the sunshade Push the sunroof control lever backward to the 1st detent position. To close the sunshade when the sunroof glass is closed Push the sunroof control lever forward to the 1st detent position. To stop the sliding at any point, press the sunshade control switch momentarily. � ...