How to reset the power sliding door and power tailgate

If the battery has been discharged or disconnected, the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected, and the power sliding door or power tailgate doesn't work properly, the power sliding door and power tailgate must be reset as follows:

For power sliding door

1

Put the shift lever in the P (Park).

2

Close the fuel filler lid.

3

Change the position of fuse switch to OFF on the driver's side fuse panel and change the position of fuse switch to ON after 1 minute.

4

Close the sliding door manually.

5

Open the sliding door completely using the transmitter or main control button on the overhead console.

6

Close the sliding door completely using the transmitter or main control button on the overhead console.

For the left/right power sliding doors and power tailgate, follow above steps to reset.

If the power sliding door or power tailgate doesn't work properly after the above procedure, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.

For power tailgate

1

Put the shift lever in P (Park).

2

Press the tailgate handle switch and tailgate close button at the same time for more than 3 seconds. (the chime will sound).

3

Close the tailgate manually.

4

Open the tailgate using the tailgate handle switch and allow it to fully open.

5

After fully opening, the tailgate will complete initialisation and hazard warning flasher lights will flash twice indicating reset complete.

If the power tailgate does not work properly after the above procedure, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.