Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 223

Vehicle controls
僅 Do not modify or repair any part of the power tailgate by yourself. This must be done by
an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.
僅 Do not operate the power tailgate under the following conditions. The power tailgate
may not operate properly.
- One side of the vehicle is lifted to inspect the vehicle or change a tire
- Parking on an uneven road such as a slope, etc.
僅 Close the tailgate completely and lock all doors and tailgate using the central door lock
button before using an automatic car wash.
僅 Do not spray high pressure water directly on the power tailgate outside open/close but-
ton. The tailgate may open unintentionally.
NOTE
僅 If the tailgate is not fully closed and vehicle speed is at or above 3 km/h (1.8 mph), a
warning will sound 10 times. Immediately park the vehicle at a safe place, close the tail-
gate, and check that the tailgate open warning on the instrument cluster is turned off.
僅 In cold and wet climates, the outside power tailgate open/close button may not work
properly due to freezing conditions. If this occurs, remove the ice before using the out-
side power tailgate open/close button or use the power tailgate open/close button on
the smart key or the instrument panel.
僅 Operating the power tailgate more than 5 times continuously could cause damage to
the operating motor. If this occurs, the power tailgate will not operate to prevent the
motor from overheating. If any of the power tailgate buttons are pressed to try to open
the tailgate, the chime will sound 3 times, but the tailgate will remain closed. Allow the
power tailgate system to cool for about 1 minute before operating the system again.
僅 The power tailgate may stop operating if the automatic reverse feature operates more
than two times while attempting to open or close the tailgate. If this occurs, carefully
open or close the tailgate manually, and then after 30 seconds try to operate the power
tailgate automatically again.
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Opening and closing
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