tailgate KIA Sorento 2014 3.G User Guide

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4Theft-alarm stageThe alarm will be activated if any of
the following occurs while the system
is armed.
 A front or rear door is opened with-
out using the ignition key or trans-
mitter (or smart key).
 The tailgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart
key).
 The engine hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds, and
repeat the horn 3 times unless the
system is disarmed. To turn off the
system, unlock the doors with the
ignition key or transmitter (or smart
key).
Disarmed stageThe system will be disarmed when
the doors (and tailgate) are unlocked
with the transmitter (or smart key) or
the ignition key.
After depressing the unlock button,
the hazard warning lights will blink
and the chime will sound twice (in
smart key) to indicate that the sys-
tem is disarmed.
After depressing the unlock button, if
any door (or tailgate) is not opened
within 30 seconds, the system will be
rearmed.✽ ✽ NOTICE• Avoid trying to start the engine
while the alarm is activated. The
vehicle starting motor is disabled
during the theft-alarm stage.
If the system is not disarmed with
the transmitter, insert the key into
the ignition switch, turn the igni-
tion switch to the ON position and
wait for 30 seconds. Then the sys-
tem will be disarmed. (if equipped)
• If you lose your keys, consult your authorized Kia dealer.
CAUTION
Do not change, alter or adjust
the theft-alarm system becauseit could cause the theft-alarmsystem to malfunction andshould only be serviced by anauthorized Kia dealer.
Malfunctions caused by improp-er alterations, adjustments ormodifications to the theft-alarmsystem are not covered by yourvehicle manufacturer warranty.
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4Operating door locks from
inside the vehicleWith the door lock button To unlock a door, push the door
lock button (1) to the “Unlock” posi-
tion. The red mark (2) on the button
will be visible.
 To lock a door, push the door lock button (1) to the “Lock” position. If
the door is locked properly, the red
mark (2) on the door lock button
will not be visible.
 To open a door, pull the door han- dle (3) outward.  If the inner door handle of the dri-
ver’s (or front passenger’s) door is
pulled when the door lock button is
in the lock position, the button will
unlock and the door will open. (if
equipped)
 Front doors cannot be locked if the ignition key is in the ignition switch
and any front door is opened.
WARNING
- Door lock
malfunction
If a power door lock ever fails to
function while you are in the
vehicle, try one or more of the
following techniques to exit:
 Operate the door unlock fea- ture repeatedly (both electron-
ic and manual) while simulta-
neously pulling on the door
handle.
 Operate the other door locks and handles, front and rear.
 Lower a front window and use the key to unlock the door
from outside.
 Move to the cargo area and open the tailgate.
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Opening the tailgate The tailgate is locked or unlockedwhen all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter
(or smart key) or central door lock
switch.
 If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle
up.
 Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed (if equipped). Once
the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate is locked auto-
matically.
✽ ✽ NOTICEIn cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgateTo close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving yourvehicle. Possible damage mayoccur to the tailgate lift cylin-ders and attached hardware ifthe tailgate is not closed prior todriving.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before
closing the tailgate.
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4
Power tailgate (if equipped)
(1) Power tailgate open/close button
(2) Power tailgate off button
(3) Power tailgate handle switch
(4) Power tailgate close button✽ ✽
NOTICEThe power tailgate operates when:
• Automatic shift lever is in P (Park).
• Manual shift lever is in neutral.
WARNING
- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
WARNING
- Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate
open, you may draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury
or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tail-
gate opened, keep the air vents
and all windows open so that
additional outside air comes
into the vehicle.
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WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Unattended children or animals
could activate the power tailgate
which may result in injury to
themselves or others, or damage
to the vehicle.
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Opening the tailgateThe power tailgate will open auto-
matically by doing one of the follow-
ing:
 Press the tailgate unlock button onthe transmitter or smart key.
 Press the power tailgate open but- ton.
WARNING
 Make sure there are no peopleor objects around the tailgate
before operating the power
tailgate. Wait until the tailgate
is opened fully and stopped
before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
 During power operation, seri- ous personal injury or cargo
damage may occur. Make sure
the tailgate is CLOSED and
latched before driving.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powertailgate manually during auto-matic operation. This may causedamage to the power tailgate orto the vehicle.
If it is necessary to close oropen the power tailgate manual-ly when the battery is dis-charged or disconnected, makesure the tailgate is not in opera-tion. Switch the power tailgateto the off position. Do not applyexcessive force.
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4 Press the tailgate handle switch
carrying the smart key with you.
Closing the tailgate1. Press the power tailgate close but- ton on the tailgate or inside the
vehicle (approximately 1 second).
2. The tailgate will close and lock automatically.
✽ ✽NOTICEThe button on the tailgate will not
illuminate or function when the sys-
tem is in the off/manual mode.
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WARNING
The chime will sound and the
hazard warning flasher will blink
10 times if you drive with the
tailgate closed but not fully
secured. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place to
check if your tailgate is securely
locked.
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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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4(Continued)
• 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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