Kia Sedona: How to use the Smart Tailgate

The tailgate can be opened with notouch 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 Tailgate does not operate when :

- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is continuously 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 Tailgate, go to User Settings Mode and select Smart Tailgate on the LCD display.

For more information, refer to the "LCD Display" section in this chapter.

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 tailgate will open.

✽ NOTICE

Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the tailgate to open. If you have unintentionally entered the detecting area and the hazard warning lights and chime starts to operate, leave the detecting area with the smart key. The tailgate will stay closed.

3. Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink and chime will sound 2 times and then the tailgate will open.

Make sure you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle.

Make sure there are no people or objects around the tailgate before opening or closing the tailgate.

Make sure objects in the tailgate do not come out when opening the tailgate on a slope. It may cause serious injury.

Make sure to deactivate the Smart Tailgate when washing your vehicle. Otherwise, the tailgate may open inadvertently.

The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children may inadvertently open the Smart Tailgate while playing around the rear area of the vehicle.

CAUTION - Tailgate lift

Make certain that you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving.