Kia Sportage: Power liftgate / Closing the liftgate

Opening the liftgate

The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following: Press and hold the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key until power liftgate operates. While powe ...

Power liftgate non-opening conditions

The power liftgate will not open automatically, when the vehicle is moving more than 2mph(3km/h) or the automatic shift lever is not in P(Park) position. ✽ NOTICE The chime will sound continuous ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only)

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Kia Motors America, Inc. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Paddle shifter

The paddle shifter is available when the shift lever is in the D position or the manual mode. With the shift lever in the D position The paddle shifter will operate when the vehicle speed is more than 6.2mph(10km/h). Pull the [+] or [-] paddle shifter once to shift up or down one gear and the ...