Kia Sportage: Smart Power Liftgate / Detecting area

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual / Features of your vehicle / Power liftgate / Smart Power Liftgate / Detecting area

The Smart Power Liftgate operates with a welcome alert if the smart key is detected within 20 ~ 40 inches (50 ~ 100 cm) from the liftgate.
The alert stops once the smart key is positioned outside the detecting area during the Detect and Alert stage.

✽ NOTICE

The Smart Power Liftgate function will not work if any of the following occurs:
- The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of the transmitter.
- The smart key is near a mobile two way radio system or a cellular phone.
- Another vehicle’s smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.
The detecting range may decrease or increase when :
- One side of the tire is raised to replace a tire or to inspect the vehicle.
- The vehicle is parked on a slope or unpaved road, etc.

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