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Fig. 3: Identifying Power Latch 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. ANTI PINCH STRIP (C) 

During power closing or cinching, the PTG system shall reverse to full open if an anti-pinch strip signal is 
received. However, the anti-pinch strips will not work when the Tailgate is idle in the full closed, full 
open, or stopped positions. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Anti Pinch Strip 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. PTG CHIME (D) 

When a power operation cannot be performed as requested or an obstacle has been detected.

 

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Fig. 5: Identifying PTG Chime 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

5. REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (A) 

Fig. 6: Identifying Remote Keyless Entry 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

Push the power tailgate (A) of the remote keyless entry more than 0.5s to open the power tailgate. Power 
Open operation shall be reversed when an additional Open/Close signal is received during power 
opening. 

6. OPERATING ORDER 

Switch ON --> clutch on --> motor operation --> pinion gear rotation --> rack rectilinear motion --> push 
rod motion --> tailgate open/close 

OPERATION 

POWER TAILGATE OPEN/CLOSE 

 

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1. The power tall gate is opened and closed automatically if the main switch (A) is pressed on the overhead 

console. 

Fig. 7: Identifying Power Tailgate Main Switch 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

2. When the power ON/OFF button (PWR) (B) is ON, the power sliding door and power tailgate can be 

opened and closed automatically by using the switch.  

3. When the power tailgate door will power open/close fully, the warning lamp and the chime will operate 3 

times.  

4. General rules for chime functions 



Chime & tail lamp shall operate prior to and during power opening or closing the Tailgate: 3 Times 
(0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off), after 1 chime start opening or closing with two chimes.  



Chime shall operate when a power operation cannot be performed as requested except handle pull: 
1 Time (Duration 0.5 second on)  



Chime shall operate when an obstacle has been detected: 3 Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off)  



Chime shall operate if PTG has not reached primary latch position after a power cinch cycle: 3 
Times (0.5 sec on, 0.5 sec off)  

POWER TAILGATE OPERATING CONDITION 

1. The tailgate will not power open when vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h) or the gearshift lever is 

not in P (Park) for automatic transaxle.  

2. The power tailgate will not open with the transmitter or the main control button when all power sliding 

doors are locked and closed.  

3. The power tailgate will detect the resistance, then stop movement or move to the full open position to 

allow the object to be cleared.  

4. If the automatic stop and reversal feature operates continuously more than twice during one opening or 

closing operation, the power tailgate may stop at that position. At this time, close the tailgate manually 
and operate the tailgate automatically again.  

5. The PTG system is an electronic device and requires a minimum battery voltage to operate. The 

Electronic Control Unit (ECU) monitors the battery voltage present at the ECU input battery input and 

 

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will not permit operation if the battery voltage is out of range. 

6. If the PTG button is pressed during closing operation, the power tailgate may reverse direction and open 

fully.  

7. Remove the accumulated snow or ice on the power tailgate before operating. 

POWER OPERATION 

The PTG system shall not open the Tailgate when the vehicle is moving. 

The PTG system shall operate through the full range of Tailgate travel. 

The PTG system shall learn the position of each travel extreme: full open and full closed. 

PTG SYSTEM OPERATION CHART 

NOTE:

To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power 
sliding door and power tailgate at open position for a long time.

WARNING:



Always disconnect the negative battery cable before attempting 
any power tailgate system service.  



Never attempt to enter or exit the vehicle with the tailgate in 
motion. You could be injured or cause damage to the power 
tailgate system and or components.  

-: No action •: Close o:Open X: Stop

Vehicle 

Motion

Door 

Position 

Zone

ON/OFF

Door Lock 

Status

Operation

RKE Key fob 

Note 2

PSD main 

switch

PSD sub 

switch

Door handle 

switch

Not 

Moving

1

OFF

Any

o

o

-

X

ON

Unlock

o

o

-

o

Locked

o

o

-

X

2

OFF

Any

o

o

X (Chime 1 

T)

X

ON

Unlock

o

o

o

X

Locked

o

o

o

X

3 or 4

OFF

Any

•

•

X (Chime 1 

T)

X

ON

Any

•

•

•

X

Closing

OFF

Any

o

o

X

X

ON

Any

o

o

o

X

Opening 1 or 

2

ON

Any

X

X

X

X

OFF

Any

X

X

X

X

Opening 3 or 

4

OFF

Any

•

•

X

X

 

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