Kia Sportage: Closing the liftgate / 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 continuously if you drive over 2 mph (3 km/h) with the liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible to check if your liftgate is opened.

WARNING

Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the power liftgate.Wait until the liftgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.

CAUTION

Do not operate the power liftgate more than 5 times continuously.

It may damage the power liftgate system. If you operate the power liftgate more than 5 times continuously, the chime will sound 3 times and the power liftgate will not operate. At this time, stop operating the liftgate and leave it for more than 1 minute.

✽ NOTICE

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