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Power liftgate open/close control 
To operate, press and hold the power liftgate open/close button for at least 1 second. The Kia
Carnival liftgate will open or close automatically, accompanied by a warning chime to alert nearby
passengers. Should you need to interrupt the process, simply press the button again at any time to immediately stop
the liftgate operation.
WARNING
Before activating the power liftgate via the interior button or smart key, always perform a visual check to ensure no
people or objects are in the liftgate’s operating path. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or damage to
your Kia Carnival and surrounding property. Note that if the smart key moves outside the operational
range (approximately 10 meters/33 feet) during movement, the operation will halt automatically, and a warning chime
will sound for 5 seconds.
When the liftgate is closed, press and hold the button for 1 second to initiate opening. If the liftgate is currently
opening, pressing the button acts as a pause command. To close an open liftgate, press and hold the button; if you
release it prematurely, the liftgate will stop and the system will emit a 5-second warning chime to indicate the
interruption.
For quick access when standing at the rear of your Kia Carnival, simply press the exterior power
liftgate open/close button. If your vehicle is locked, ensure you have your smart key with you. If the vehicle is
already unlocked, you can operate the liftgate via this button even without the smart key in your immediate
possession.
While loading or unloading cargo, you can easily close the liftgate by pressing the interior open/close button. The
Kia Carnival will sound a warning chime as the gate begins its automatic closing sequence.
The Kia Carnival features a convenient "Close and Lock" function. By pressing the power liftgate
lock button while carrying your smart key, the liftgate will close, latch securely, and simultaneously lock all other
vehicle doors. For security reasons, this feature is only available when the vehicle’s ignition is turned off.
Automatic reverse
The Kia Carnival is equipped with a sophisticated Automatic Reverse feature designed to protect
passengers and cargo. If the power liftgate encounters resistance during its travel, the system will immediately stop
or reverse its direction to clear the obstruction. However, please note that the effectiveness of this safety feature
can be limited by certain conditions:
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Sensitivity Limits: The system may not detect soft or thin objects, nor will it be able to
register resistance if the liftgate is nearly closed (within the final latching phase).
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External Factors: If the vehicle is subjected to strong impacts or vibrations, the sensors may
falsely trigger the reverse function even if no physical obstruction is present.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any body part or object in the path of the Kia Carnival liftgate to test
the automatic reverse sensor. This practice is dangerous and can lead to serious physical injury or severe damage to
your vehicle and personal property.
NOTICE
If the automatic reverse feature is triggered more than twice in rapid succession, the system will enter a temporary
protective lockout mode. If this happens, carefully operate the liftgate manually, wait approximately 30 seconds for
the system to reset, and then attempt to use the automatic function again.
