Kia EV6: Opening and closing / Power liftgate: (if equipped)

• Never leave children or pets unattended inside the Kia EV6. Accidental activation of the power liftgate could result in injury or damage.

• Always ensure there are no people, vehicles, walls, ceilings, or nearby obstacles in the path of the power liftgate or smart liftgate system before operating it. Contact with the moving liftgate may cause severe injury or property damage.

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• Under the following conditions, the Kia EV6 liftgate may fail to open properly or may unexpectedly close, potentially causing injury:

  • Heavy snow accumulation is present on the liftgate.

  • A large accessory or heavy object such as a bicycle rack or ladder is mounted to the liftgate.

• Always remove snow, ice, or heavy cargo carriers before opening the Kia EV6 power liftgate.

• Avoid manually forcing the Kia EV6 power liftgate open or closed. This may damage the power liftgate motor or related components. If manual operation becomes necessary because of battery discharge, use only minimal force.

• When the vehicle is not running, avoid operating the power liftgate repeatedly more than 10 times continuously to reduce battery drain.

• Leaving the Kia EV6 power liftgate open for extended periods may discharge the vehicle battery.

• Do not apply excessive pressure or resistance while the power liftgate is moving, as this may damage the system.

• Never hang from or pull on the liftgate support struts. Damaging the support struts could lead to liftgate malfunction or personal injury.

• Do not attempt to modify, repair, or disassemble any component of the Kia EV6 power liftgate system yourself. Repairs should only be carried out by an authorized Kia dealer.

• The Kia EV6 power liftgate may not function correctly under the following conditions:

  • When one side of the vehicle is raised during tire replacement or inspection.

  • When parked on steep slopes or uneven surfaces.

• Before entering an automatic car wash, fully close the liftgate and lock all doors using the central locking system.

• Do not spray high-pressure water directly at the outside Kia EV6 power liftgate open/close switch, as unintended operation may occur.

• If the Kia EV6 liftgate is not fully closed and vehicle speed exceeds 1.8 mph (3 km/h), a warning tone will sound 10 times. Safely stop the vehicle immediately and secure the liftgate completely.

• In freezing weather conditions, the exterior power liftgate button may temporarily stop functioning due to ice buildup. Remove ice before operating the system or use the smart key or interior liftgate controls instead.

• Repeatedly operating the Kia EV6 power liftgate more than 5 times continuously may overheat the liftgate motor. If overheating protection activates, the system will temporarily stop operating and sound a chime 3 times. Allow approximately 1 minute for cooling before using the liftgate again.

If the Kia EV6 power liftgate system still does not operate properly after completing the reset procedure, have the system inspected by an authorized Kia dealer or qualified service center.

• For emergency situations, familiarize yourself with the exact location of the Kia EV6 emergency liftgate safety release latch and understand how to operate it properly if someone becomes trapped inside the luggage compartment.

• No person or animal should ever ride inside the luggage compartment of the vehicle. In the event of a collision or sudden stop, the cargo area can become extremely dangerous.

• Use the emergency release latch only when necessary and always exercise extreme caution, especially if the Kia EV6 is moving.