Power Tail Gate Open/Close

The power tall gate is opened and closed automatically if the main switch (A) is pressed on the overhead console.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Tail Gate Main Switch
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
When the power ON/OFF button (PWR) (B) is ON, the power sliding door and power tailgate can be opened and closed automatically by using the switch.
When the power tail gate door will power open/close fully, the warning lamp and the chime will operate 3 times.
General rules for chime functions
- Chime & tail lamp shall operate prior to and during power opening or closing the Tailgate: 3 Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off), after 1 chime start opening or closing with two chimes.
- Chime shall operate when a power operation cannot be performed as requested except handle pull: 1 Time (Duration 0.5 second on)
- Chime shall operate when an obstacle has been detected: 3 Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off)
- Chime shall operate if PTG has not reached primary latch position after a power cinch cycle: 3 Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off)