Kia Sportage: Automatic Reverse. Setting the Power Tailgate

Automatic Reverse

If the power tailgate detects an obstacle while moving, it stops or opens fully to help reduce the risk of contact.

Operating Condition

• An obstacle is detected in the tailgate’s path.

When Automatic Reverse May Not Operate

• The detected resistance is below a certain level.

• The tailgate is almost fully closed and near the latch.

• A strong impact occurs when no obstruction is present.

WARNING

Never put an object or any part of your body in the path of the power tailgate to test the automatic reverse feature. Doing so may cause serious injury or damage to the vehicle or the object.

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If automatic reverse activates more than twice while you are trying to open or close the tailgate, the power tailgate may stop operating. If this happens, carefully open or close the tailgate manually. Wait 30 seconds, then try operating it automatically again.

Setting the Power Tailgate

Choose an opening speed or height in the settings menu to use the corresponding feature. You can deselect a setting when you do not want to use it.

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Infotainment menus may change after software updates. For detailed instructions on the current settings, consult the infotainment system’s web manual.

Power Tailgate Opening Speed

You can choose Fast or Normal opening speed. Fast is the default setting.

Operation

• Select Setup > Vehicle Settings > Door > Power Tailgate Opening Speed, then choose Fast or Normal.

Power Tailgate Opening Height

Select the opening height that suits your needs: Full Open, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 or User Height Setting.

Operation

• Instrument cluster

  Select User Settings > Door > Power Tailgate Opening Height, then choose Full Open, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 or User Height Setting.

• Infotainment system (if equipped)

  Select Setup > Vehicle Settings > Door > Power Tailgate Opening Height, then choose Full Open, Level 3, Level 2, Level 1 or User Height Setting.

User Height Setting

Operation

1. Move the tailgate manually to the height you want to set.

2. Press and hold the power tailgate open/close button inside the tailgate for approximately three seconds or longer.

   When User Height Setting is selected, the power tailgate opens to the height you set manually.

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• If you have not set a custom opening height and select User Height Setting in the infotainment system, the tailgate opens fully.

• If you first select Full Open, Level 3, Level 2 or Level 1 in the infotainment settings and then select User Height Setting, the tailgate opens to the height you set manually.

• The power tailgate opening speed and height are linked to the active user profile. Changing the profile also changes these settings to match the newly selected profile.

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