2015 KIA Sorento tailgate

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Features of your vehicle
Power tailgate non-opening con-ditions The power tailgate will not open or close automatically, when the vehicle
is moving more than 3km/h (2mph).
 If you press the power tailgate off button (1), the power tailgate will
not open or close automatically.
✽ ✽ NOTICE• The power tailgate can be operat-
ed when the engine is not running.
However the power tailgate opera-
tion consumes large amounts of
vehicle electric power. To prevent
the battery from being discharged,
do not operate it excessively e.g.:
more than approximately 10 times
repeatedly.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
tailgate in the open position for a
long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by yourself.
This must be done by an author-
ized Kia dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power tailgate.
This could cause the power tail-
gate to operate improperly. (Continued)
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WARNING
The chime will sound continu-
ously if you drive over 3km/h
(2mph) with the tailgate opened.
Stop your vehicle at a safe place
as soon as possible to check if
your tailgate is opened.
WARNING
The chime will sound and the
hazard warning flasher will blink
10 times if you drive with the tail-
gate closed but not fully secured.
Stop your vehicle immediately at
a safe place to check if your tail-
gate is securely locked.
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• In cold and wet climates, the
power tailgate may not work prop-
erly due to freezing conditions.
• It is recommended to wait until the power tailgate is fully closed
before starting the vehicle. The
power tailgate may not close fully
if the vehicle is started during
automatic closing.
Automatic reversalDuring power opening and closing if
the power tailgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
tailgate will detect the resistance.
 If the resistance is detected while
opening the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
 If the resistance is detected while closing the tailgate, it will stop and
move in the opposite direction.
However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the tailgate is near the latched
position, the automatic stop and rever-
sal may not detect the resistance. If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing oper-
ation, the power tailgate may stop at
that position. At this time, close the
tailgate manually and operate the
tailgate automatically again.
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WARNING
Never place any object or part of
your body in the path of the
power tailgate as it is operating.
Doing so could result in personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.
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How to reset the power tailgateIf the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power tailgate to operate normally,
reset the power tailgate as follows:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. Press the tailgate handle switchand tailgate close button at the
same time for more than 3 sec-
onds. (the chime will sound).
3. Close the tailgate manually.
4. Open the tailgate using the tail- gate handle switch and allow it to
fully open.
5. After fully opening, the tailgate will complete initialization and lights
will flash twice indicating reset
complete.
If the power tailgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIf the power tailgate does not oper-
ate normally, first check the follow-
ing condition before using the power
tailgate.
• Make sure the shift lever is in
Park
• Make sure the Power Tailgate Off switch is not pressed.
If any of the power tailgate buttons
are pressed while the power tailgate
is in operation, the power tailgate
will stop. If any button is pressed
again the power tailgate will reverse
direction.
Power tailgate opening height user settingThe driver may set the height of a
fully opened tailgate by following the
below instruction.
1. Position the tailgate manually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the tailgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
3. You will hear the system beep twice indicating height has been set up.
The tailgate will open to the height
the driver has set up.
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4Emergency tailgate safety
releaseYour vehicle is equipped with an
emergency tailgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the
tailgate. When someone is inadver-
tently locked in the cargo area, the
tailgate can be opened by pushing
the release lever and pushing open
the tailgate.
WARNING
 For emergencies, be fully
aware of the location of the
emergency tailgate safety
release lever in the vehicle
and how to open the tailgate if
you are accidentally locked in
the cargo area.
 No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the
vehicle at any time. The cargo
area is a very dangerous loca-
tion in the event of a crash.
 Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with
extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.
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Door Ajar Warning LightThis warning light illuminates:
When a door is not closed securely.Tailgate Open WarningLightThis warning light illuminates:
When the tailgate is not closed
securely.
All Wheel Drive (AWD)Warning Light (if equipped)This warning light illuminates:
 Once you set the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop Button to the ON
position.
- It illuminates for approximately 3seconds and then goes off.
 When there is a malfunction with the AWD system.
In this case, have your vehicle
inspected by an authorized Kia
dealer.
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4Battery saver function The purpose of this feature is to
prevent the battery from being dis-
charged if the lights are left in the
ON position. The system automati-
cally shuts off the parking lights 30
seconds after the ignition key is
removed and the driver’s door is
opened and closed.
 With this feature, the parking lights will turn off automatically if the driver
parks on the side of the road at night
and opens the driver’s side door.
If necessary, to keep the parking
lights on when the ignition key is
removed, perform the following:
1) Open the driver-side door.
2) Turn the parking lights OFF and ON again using the light switch
on the steering column.
Headlight escort function
(if equipped)If you turn the ignition switch to the
ACC or OFF position with the head-
lights ON, the headlights remain on
for about 30 minutes. However, if the
driver's door is opened and closed,
the headlights are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlights can be turned off by
pressing the lock button on the trans-
mitter (or smart key) twice or turning
the light switch to the OFF position.
Headlight welcome function
(if equipped)When the headlight (light switch in
the headlight or AUTO position) is on
and all doors (and tailgate) are
locked and closed, the position light
and headlight will come on for 15
seconds if any of the below is per-
formed.
 Without smart key system
- When the door unlock button ispressed on the transmitter.
 With the smart key system - When the door unlock button ispressed on the smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
button, the position light and head-
light will turn off immediately.
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CAUTION
If the driver gets out of the vehi- cle through other doors (exceptdriver’s door), the battery saverfunction does not operate andthe headlight escort functiondoes not turn off automatically.Therefore, It causes the batteryto be discharged. In this case,make sure to turn off the lampbefore getting out of the vehicle.
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Automatic turn off function
(if equipped)The interior lights automatically turn
off approximately 20 minutes after
the ignition switch is turned off, if the
lights are in the ON position.
If your vehicle is equipped with the
theft alarm system, the interior lights
automatically turn off approximately
3 seconds after the system in armed
stage.
Room lampThe light will turn on and off as below
if the switch is pressed. The light will
turn off if the button is pressed again. ON : The light stays on at all times.
 DOOR : The light comes on when
any door (or tailgate) is
opened regardless of the
ignition switch position.
When doors are unlocked
by the transmitter (or
smart key) or the key is
removed from the ignition
switch, the light comes on
for approximately 30 sec-
onds as long as any door
is not opened. The light
goes out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds
if the door is closed.
However, if the ignition
switch is ON or all doors
are locked, the light will
turn off immediately. If a
door is opened with the
ignition switch in the ACC
or LOCK position, the light
stays on for about 20 min-
utes. However, if a door is
opened with the ignition
switch in the ON position,
the light stays on continu-
ously.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
CAUTION
Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when theengine is not running.
It may cause battery discharge.
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights
when driving in the dark.
Accidents could happen because
the view may be obscured by
interior lights.
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Luggage lamp (if equipped) DOOR : The light comes on whenthe tailgate is opened.
 OFF : The light stays off at all times.
 ON : The light stays on at all times.
Vanity mirror lamp (if equipped) : The lamp will turn on if this button is pressed.
 : The lamp will turn off if this button is pressed.✽ ✽NOTICETurn off the lamp before returning
the sunvisor to its original position.
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