2022 Kia Telluride Manual Liftgate and Power Liftgate
The 2022 Kia Telluride has two types of liftgates: the Manual Liftgate and the Power Liftgate. Both are meant to make the car more convenient and flexible for modern adventurers. The simple, tactile design of the Manual Liftgate makes it fun to use your hands and gives drivers easy control over getting to the back luggage area. On the other hand, the Power Liftgate changes what it means to be convenient by using technology to make things more useful. By pressing a button or making a simple movement, the Power Liftgate opens the trunk with style. This shows that Kia is dedicated to making cars that fit a wide range of lifestyles and do so with stylish ease. The 2022 Telluride makes sure that every trip, from loading groceries to going on big adventures, is a seamless blend of functionality and modernity, whether you choose the traditional tactile engagement of the Manual Liftgate or the pure ease and sophistication of the Power Liftgate.
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Manual liftgate
When you open the liftgate, you will see a space where you can load the cargo.
Opening the manual liftgate
The liftgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, smart key or central door lock/unlock switch.
CAUTION
Liftgate lift
Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the liftgate gas lifters and attached hardware if the liftgate is not closed prior to driving.
- Only the liftgate is unlocked if the liftgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key is pressed for approximately 1 second.
- If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
- Once the liftgate is opened and then closed, the liftgate locks automatically. (All doors must be locked.)
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the liftgate.
Closing the manual liftgate
Lower and push down the liftgate firmly. Make sure that the liftgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the liftgate.
WARNING
Exhaust Fumes
The liftgate should always be kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the car and serious illness or death may result.
Opening the manual liftgate in an emergency
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment.
The liftgate can be opened by doing as follows:
- Input the mechanical key into the hole.
- Push the mechanical key to the right (1).
- Push the liftgate upwards.
WARNING
- No one should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the vehicle at any time. The cargo area is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
CAUTION
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the liftgate. Wait until the liftgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.
WARNING
Do not grasp the part supporting the liftgate (gas lifter), as this may cause serious injury.
Power Liftgate
When you open the liftgate, you will see a space where you can load the cargo.
- Power liftgate open/close button
- Power liftgate handle switch
- Power liftgate close button
- Power liftgate open/close button
NOTICE
If ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position, the power liftgate can operate when the shift lever is in P (Park).
WARNING
Unattended children/pets
Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. Children or animals might operate the power liftgate in such a way that could result in injury to themselves or others or damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power lift-gate may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
NOTICE
Do not attach heavy objects to the power liftgate when you operate the power liftgate. Additional weight on the liftgate could cause damage to the system.
WARNING
Make sure that there are no passengers or objects in the path of the power liftgate (or smart power lift-gate) prior to use. Serious injury, damage to the vehicle or damage to surrounding objects may result if contact with the power liftgate (or smart power liftgate) occurs.
The liftgate swings upwards when it is opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above the liftgate.
CAUTION
It is recommended to open and close the liftgate automatically. Do not apply excessive force when opening or closing the lift gate manually. It may damage the power liftgate system.
Opening the power liftgate
The power liftgate will open automatically by doing one of the following:
- Press the power liftgate open close button on the smart key for approximately one second.
- Press the power liftgate open/close button for approximately one second.
- For emergency stop while power liftgate operating, press the power liftgate open/close button shortly.
- Press the liftgate handle switch with the smart key in your possession.
Closing the power liftgate
- Press the power liftgate open/ close button for approximately one second when the liftgate is opened. The liftgate will close automatically.
- For emergency stop while the power liftgate operating, press the power liftgate open/close button shortly.
- Press the power liftgate close button when the liftgate is opened. The liftgate will close automatically.
At the beginning of the closure, the buzzer will sound twice.
- Press the power liftgate open/ close button on the transmitter or smart key for approximately one second when the liftgate is opened. The liftgate will close automatically.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the power liftgate. Wait until the liftgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.
Power liftgate non-opening conditions
The power liftgate will not open or close 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 continuously if you drive over 2 mph (3 km/h) with the liftgate opened. Stop your vehicle at a safe place as soon as possible to check if your liftgate is open.
NOTICE
Do not operate the power liftgate more than 5 times continuously.
It may damage the power liftgate system. If you operate the power liftgate more than 5 times continuously, the chime will sound 3 times and the power liftgate will not operate. At this time, stop operating the liftgate and leave it for more than 1 minute.
NOTICE
- The power liftgate can be operated when the engine is not running.
However, the power liftgate 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 in the open position for a long time.
- Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate 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. This could cause the power liftgate to operate improperly.
- In cold and wet climates, the power liftgate may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
- It is recommended to wait until the power liftgate is fully closed before starting the vehicle. The power liftgate may not close fully if the vehicle is started during automatic closing.
CAUTION
Never operate the power liftgate with any heavy objects attached (e.g. bicycles) as it could become damaged.
Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if the power liftgate is blocked by an object or part of the body, the power liftgate will detect the resistance.
- If the resistance is detected while opening the liftgate, it will stop and move in the opposite direction.
- If the resistance is detected while closing the liftgate, 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 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 operation, the power liftgate may stop at that position. At this time, close the liftgate manually and operate the liftgate automatically again.
WARNING
Never place any object or part of your body in the path of the power liftgate as it is operating. Doing so could result in personal injury.
Setting the speed of opening/closing of the power liftgate
You can adjust the speed by your-self.
How to set the speed
- Select ‘Door’ → ‘Power liftgate speed’ → ‘Fast/Normal’ on the user settings of the instrument cluster.
- You cannot change the speed when the power liftgate function is turned off or the liftgate is not completely closed.
- The power liftgate speed is initially set as ‘fast’.
Please refer to “User Settings mode” on page 4-80.
NOTICE
If the power liftgate does not operate normally, check again if the gear position is in P (Park) position.
Resetting the power liftgate
If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, or if the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected, the power liftgate may not work properly. For the power lift-gate to operate normally, reset the power liftgate as follows:
- 1. Put the automatic shift lever in P (Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate close button, press the liftgate handle switch for more than 3 seconds.(the chime will sound)
3. Close the liftgate manually. If the power liftgate does not work properly after the above procedure, have the system checked by an authorized Kia dealer.
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NOTICE
If the power liftgate does not operate normally, first check the following conditions before using the power liftgate. Make sure the automatic shift lever is in P (Park).
Setting the opening height of the power liftgate
The driver may set the height of a fully opened liftgate by following the below instructions.
- Position the liftgate manually to the preferred height.
- Press the liftgate close button for more than 3 seconds.
- Close the liftgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The liftgate will open to the height the driver has set up.
FAQ
A: Yes, the 2022 Kia Telluride often comes equipped with a manual liftgate as a standard feature.
A: To open the manual liftgate, you can use the exterior handle located above the license plate or use the interior release lever.
A: Yes, the 2022 Telluride often allows you to lock and unlock the liftgate independently using the key fob or the buttons on the driver’s door.
A: Yes, many models of the 2022 Telluride offer a power liftgate as an optional or standard feature.
A: You can open the power liftgate by pressing the button on the key fob, using the button on the liftgate itself, or utilizing the hands-free feature if equipped.
A: Yes, the 2022 Telluride’s power liftgate often allows you to set the maximum opening height to accommodate different spaces.
A: Yes, some models of the 2022 Telluride offer a hands-free liftgate with a kick sensor. A simple kicking motion under the rear bumper can trigger the liftgate to open or close.
A: Yes, the power liftgate of the 2022 Telluride often allows you to close it remotely using the key fob or a button inside the cabin.
A: The 2022 Telluride often features sensors and safety mechanisms to prevent the liftgate from closing on obstacles or people.
A: Yes, the 2022 Telluride typically provides a manual override option to close or open the power liftgate manually in case of a power failure.
A: Yes, some models of the 2022 Telluride might allow you to adjust the liftgate opening and closing speed for your convenience.
A: Yes, some models of the 2022 Telluride offer a feature that allows you to adjust the liftgate’s height to fit under low ceilings or other obstacles.
A: Yes, certain models of the 2022 Telluride may allow you to set the liftgate to stop at a specific height for easier loading or to avoid hitting obstacles.
A: Yes, the power liftgate in the 2022 Telluride usually features an obstacle detection system that stops the closing process if it detects an object in the way.
A: Yes, some models of the 2022 Telluride offer customizable liftgate settings, allowing you to tailor the liftgate’s behavior to your preferences.
Reference Link
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