2016 KIA Sorento Owner's Manual

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Features of your vehicle
Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The power liftgate (tailgate) will open
automatically by doing one of the fol-
lowing:
Press and hold the liftgate (tail-gate) unlock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key until the power
liftgate (tailgate).
While power liftgate (tailgate) oper- ating, you can stop it if you shortly
press the unlock button on the
transmitter or smart key.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powerliftgate (tailgate) manually duringautomatic operation. This maycause damage to the power lift-gate (tailgate) or to the vehicle.
If it is necessary to close oropen the power liftgate (tailgate)manually when the battery isdischarged or disconnected,make sure the liftgate (tailgate)is not in operation. Switch thepower liftgate (tailgate) to theoff position. Do not apply exces-sive force.
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WARNING
Make sure that there are no peo-
ple or objects in the path of the
power liftgate (tailgate) (or
smart liftgate (tailgate)) prior to
use. Serious injury, damage to
the vehicle or damage to sur-
rounding objects may result if
contact with the power liftgate
(tailgate) (or smart liftgate (tail-
gate)) occurs.
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Press the power liftgate(tailgate)
open/close button for approximate-
ly one second.
For emergency stop while power liftgate(tailgate) operating, press the
power liftgate (tailgate) open/close
button shortly. Press the liftgate (tailgate) handle
switch carrying the smart key with
you.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
Press the power liftgate (tailgate)close button for approximately one
second when the liftgate (tailgate) is
opened.
The liftgate (tailgate) will close and
lock automatically.
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For emergency stop while powerliftgate(tailgate) operating, press
the power liftgate (tailgate)
open/close button shortly.
Power liftgate (tailgate) non-open-
ing conditions
The power liftgate (tailgate) will not
open automatically, when the vehicle
is moving more than 3km/h (2mph)
or the automatic shift lever is not in
P(Park) position.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The chime will sound continuously if
you drive over 3km/h (2mph) with the
liftgate (tailgate) opened. Stop your
vehicle at a safe place as soon as possi-
ble to check if your liftgate (tailgate) is
opened.
✽ ✽NOTICE
• The power liftgate (tailgate) can
be operated when the engine is not
running. However the power lift-
gate (tailgate) 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 (tailgate) in the open posi-
tion for a long time.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate (tailgate) 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
(tailgate). This could cause the
power liftgate (tailgate) to operate
improperly. (Continued)CAUTION
Do not operate the power lift-
gate (tailgate) more than 5 timescontinuously.
It may damage the power lift-gate (tailgate) system. If youoperate the power liftgate (tail-gate) more than 5 times contin-uously, the chime will sound 3times and the power liftgate(tailgate) will not operate. At thistime, stop operating the liftgate(tailgate) and leave it for morethan 1 minute.
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(Continued)
• In cold and wet climates, the
power liftgate (tailgate) may not
work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
• It is recommended to wait until the power liftgate (tailgate) is fully
closed before starting the vehicle.
The power liftgate (tailgate) may
not close fully if the vehicle is
started during automatic closing.Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power liftgate (tailgate) is blocked
by an object or part of the body, the
power liftgate (tailgate) will detect the
resistance.
If the resistance is detected while
opening the liftgate (tailgate), it will
stop and move in the opposite
direction.
If the resistance is detected while closing the liftgate (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 liftgate (tailgate) is near
the latched position, the automatic
stop and reversal may not detect the
resistance.
If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing oper-
ation, the power liftgate (tailgate)
may stop at that position. At this time,
close the liftgate (tailgate) manually
and operate the liftgate (tailgate)
automatically again.
WARNING
Never place any object or part of
your body in the path of the
power liftgate (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 liftgate(tailgate)
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse has
been replaced or disconnected, for the
power liftgate (tailgate) to operate nor-
mally, reset the power liftgate (tailgate)
as follows:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate (tailgate) close button, press the liftgate (tail-
gate) handle switch for more than 3
seconds. (the chime will sound)
3. Close the liftgate (tailgate) manually.
If the power liftgate (tailgate) does
not work properly after the above
procedure, have the system checked
by an authorized Kia dealer.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If the power liftgate (tailgate) does
not operate normally, first check the
following condition before using the
power liftgate (tailgate).
• Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
Power liftgate (tailgate) opening
height user setting
The driver may set the height of a
fully opened liftgate (tailgate) by fol-
lowing the below instruction.
1. Position the liftgate (tailgate) man- ually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the liftgate (tailgate) close button for more than 3 seconds.
3. You will hear the system beep twice indicating height has been set up.
The liftgate (tailgate) will open to the
height the driver has set up.
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Smart Liftgate (Tailgate)
(if equipped)
On a vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate (tailgate) can be
opened using the Smart Liftgate
(Tailgate) system.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
(Tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) can be opened
with no-touch activation satisfying all
the conditions below.
After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked
Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate (Tailgate) does
not operate when:
- The smart key is detected within15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and is contin-
uously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and within 1.5
m (60 inches) from the front door
handles. (for vehicles equipped
with Welcome Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate
(Tailgate), go to User Settings Mode
and select Smart Liftgate (Tailgate)
on the LCD display.
For more information, refer to the
"LCD Display" section in this
chapter.
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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (50 ~100 cm (20~40 inches)
behind the vehicle) carrying a smart
key, the hazard warning lights will
blink and chime will sound for about
3 seconds to alert you the smart key
has been detected and the liftgate
(tailgate) will open.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Do not approach the detecting area if
you do not want the liftgate (tailgate)
to open. If you have unintentionally
entered the detecting area and the haz-
ard warning lights and chime starts to
operate, leave the detecting area with
the smart key. The liftgate (tailgate)
will stay closed.
3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound 2 times and
then the liftgate (tailgate) will open.
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Make sure you close the liftgate (tail-
gate) before driving your vehicle.
Make sure there are no people or
objects around the liftgate (tailgate)
before opening or closing the liftgate
(tailgate). Make sure objects in the lift-
gate (tailgate) do not come out when
opening the liftgate (tailgate) on a
slope. It may cause serious injury.
Make sure to deactivate the Smart
Liftgate (Tailgate) when washing your
vehicle. Otherwise, the liftgate (tail-
gate) may open inadvertently. The key
should be kept out of reach of children.
Children may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate (Tailgate) while playing
around the rear area of the vehicle.How to deactivate the Smart
Liftgate (Tailgate) function usingthe smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate (Tailgate) open
4. Panic
If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate (Tailgate)
function will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate
(Tailgate) function for emergency sit-
uations.
CAUTION
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Liftgate (Tailgate) lift
Make certain that you close theliftgate (tailgate) before drivingyour vehicle. Possible damagemay occur to the liftgate (tail-gate) lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the liftgate (tailgate)is not closed prior to driving.
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