Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 219

Vehicle controls
NOTE
僅 Do not put heavy stuffs on the power tailgate when you operate the power tailgate.
Additional weight on tailgate could cause damages to the system.
僅 If The vehicle is in the ON position, the power tailgate can operate when P (Park) gear
position is selected.
僅 The power tailgate can be operated when the vehicle is not running. However the power
tailgate operation consumes large amounts of vehicle electric power. To prevent the
battery from being discharged, do not operate it excessively e.g. more than approxi-
mately 10 times repeatedly.
僅 To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power tailgate in the
open position for a long time.
僅 Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by yourself. Kia recommends vis-
iting an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle, do not operate the
power tailgate. This could cause the power tailgate to operate improperly.
僅 In cold and wet climates, the power tailgate may not work properly due to freezing con-
ditions.
僅 In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
僅 Power tailgate may stop operating when more than one operation is detected while
opening/closing. In this case, open/close the tailgate manually and operate the power
tailgate function.
Opening/closing the manual tailgate
Operation
1. Press the outside handle switch (1) to open the tailgate.
2. Pull up the tailgate.
3.Push down the tailgate to close the tailgate. Make sure that the tailgate is securely
latched.
Operating condition(s)
僅 The tailgate is locked or unlocked using the key or central door lock switch.
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Opening and closing
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