Kia Telluride (2020 year). Owner's manual — part 9

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Power liftgate

If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing
operation, the power liftgate may
stop at that position. At this time,
close the liftgate manually and
operate the liftgate automatically
again.

WARNING

Never place any object or part of
your body in the path of the power
liftgate as it is operating. Doing so
could result in personal injury.

Setting the speed of opening/clos-
ing of power liftgate

You can adjust the speed by your-
self.

How to set the speed
䳜 Select 'Door' → 'Power liftgate

speed' → 'Fast/Normal' on the
user settings of the instrument
cluster.
䳜 You cannot change the speed

when the power liftgate func-
tion is turned off or the liftgate
is not completely closed.

䳜 The power liftgate speed is ini-

tially set as 'fast'.

Please refer to "User Settings
mode" on page 4-74.

NOTICE

If the power liftgate does not oper-
ate normally, check again if the gear
position is in P (Park) position.

Resetting the power liftgate

If the battery has been discharged
or disconnected, or if the related
fuse has been replaced or discon-
nected, the power liftgate may not
work properly. For the power lift-
gate to operate normally, reset the
power liftgate as follows:

1. Put the automatic shift lever in P

(Park).

2. While pressing the liftgate close

button, press the liftgate handle
switch for more than 3 seconds.
(the chime will sound)

3. Close the liftgate manually.

If the power liftgate does not work
properly after the above procedure,
have the system checked by an
authorized Kia dealer.

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Smart Power Liftgate

NOTICE

If the power liftgate does not oper-
ate normally, first check the follow-
ing condition before using the power
liftgate.
Make sure the automatic shift lever
is in P (Park).

Setting the opening height of the
power liftgate

The driver may set the height of a
fully opened liftgate by following
the below instruction.
1. Position the liftgate manually to

the preferred height.

2. Press the liftgate close button for

more than 3 seconds.

3. Close the liftgate manually

after hearing the buzzer sound.

The liftgate will open to the height
the driver has set up.

Smart Power Liftgate (if
equipped)

On a vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate can be opened
using the Smart Power Liftgate
system.

Using the smart power liftgate

The liftgate can be opened with no-
touch activation when all of the
below conditions have been satis-
fied.
䳜 15 seconds have passed after all

doors have been closed and
locked.

䳜 The smart key is positioned

within the detecting area for
more than 3 seconds.

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Smart Power Liftgate

NOTICE

䳜 The Smart Power Liftgate does

not operate when:
- The smart key is detected

within 15 seconds after the
doors are closed and locked,
and is continuously detected.

- The smart key is detected

within 15 seconds after the
doors are closed and locked,
and within 1.5 m (60 in) from
the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome
Light)

- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.

To activate the Smart Power Lift-
gate
1. Press the MODE button (

) sev-

eral times on the steering wheel
until 'User Settings' menu appears
on the LCD.

2. Select 'Door → Smart Power Lift-

gate' with the MOVE switch (

/

) and the OK button on the

steering wheel.

For more information, refer to
"LCD display" on page 4-71.

Detect and Alert

If you are in the detecting area
50~100 cm (20~39 in) behind the
vehicle) carrying a smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound for about 3
seconds. This alerts you that the
smart key has been detected and
the liftgate will open.

NOTICE

Do not approach the detecting area
if you do not want the liftgate to
open. If you have unintentionally
entered the detecting area and the
hazard warning lights and chime
starts to operate, leave the detect-
ing area with the smart key. The
liftgate will stay closed.

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Smart Power Liftgate

Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound 2 times and
then the liftgate will open.
Make sure you close the liftgate
before driving your vehicle.
Make sure there are no people or
objects around the liftgate before
opening or closing the liftgate. Make
sure objects in the liftgate do not
come out when opening the liftgate
on a slope. It may cause serious
injury. Make sure to deactivate the
Smart Power Liftgate when wash-
ing your vehicle. Otherwise, the lift-
gate may open inadvertently. The
key should be kept out of reach of
children. Children may inadvertently
open the Smart Power Liftgate
while playing around the rear area
of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Liftgate lift
Make certain that you close the lift-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
liftgate lift cylinders and attached
hardware if the liftgate is not closed
prior to driving.

Deactivating the smart power lift-
gate with the smart key

1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate open and close
4. Panic
䳜 If you press any button of the

smart key during the Detect and
Alert stage, the Smart Power
Liftgate function will be deacti-
vated.

Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Power Lift-
gate function for emergency situa-
tions.

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Smart Power Liftgate

NOTICE

䳜 If you press the door unlock but-

ton (2), the Smart Power Liftgate
function will be deactivated tem-
porarily. But, if you do not open
any door for 30 seconds, the
smart power liftgate function will
be activated again.

䳜 If you press the liftgate open but-

ton (3) for more than 1 second,
the liftgate opens.

䳜 If you press the door lock button

(1) or liftgate open button (3)
when the Smart Power Liftgate
function is not in the Detect and
Alert stage, the smart power lift-
gate function will not be deacti-
vated.

䳜 In case you have deactivated the

Smart Power Liftgate function by
pressing the smart key button
and opened a door, the smart
power liftgate function can be
activated again by closing and
locking all doors.

Detecting area

䳜 The Smart Power Liftgate oper-

ates with a welcome alert if the
smart key is detected within
50~100 cm (20~39 in) from the
liftgate.

䳜 The alert stops once the smart

key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect
and Alert stage.

NOTICE

䳜 The Smart Power Liftgate func-

tion will not work if any of the fol-
lowing occurs:
- The smart key is close to a

radio transmitter such as a
radio station or an airport
which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.

- The smart key is near a mobile

two-way radio system or a cel-
lular phone.

- Another vehicle's smart key is

being operated close to your
vehicle.

䳜 The detecting range may

decrease or increase when:
- One side of the tire is raised to

replace a tire or to inspect the
vehicle.

- The vehicle is parked on a slope

or unpaved road, etc.

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Windows

Windows

The doors of this vehicle are equipped with power windows that can be
operated by a switch.

1. Driver's door power window switch
2. Front passenger's door power window switch
3. Rear door (left) power window switch
4. Rear door (right) power window switch
5. Window opening and closing
6. Automatic power window up/down
7. Power window lock switch

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Windows

NOTICE

In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.

The ENGINE START/STOP button
must be in the ON position for
power windows to operate.

Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock switch which can block the
operation of rear passenger win-
dows. The power windows can be
operated for approximately 10 min-
utes after the ENGINE START/STOP
button has been placed in the ON
position. However, if the front doors
are opened, the power windows
cannot be operated even within the
10 minutes period.

The driver's door has a master
power window switch that controls
all the windows in the vehicle.

If the window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.

NOTICE

While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open position), your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the following
actions. If the noise occurs with one
or both of the rear windows down,
partially lower both front windows
approximately 2.5 cm (1 in). If you
experience the noise with the sun-
roof open, slightly reduce the size of
the sunroof opening.

CAUTION

Do not install any accessories in the
vehicle that extend into the open
window area. Such objects will
impact the proper function of the
Automatic reversal "jam protection"
feature.

NOTICE

If you press the one-touch window
button for micro adjustment, the
glass will go down to a specific loca-
tion to improve your convenience.

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Windows

Window opening and closing

You can open and close windows
using the power window switch.

Auto up/down window

Pressing or pulling up the power
window switch momentarily to the
second detent position (6) com-
pletely lowers or raises the window
even when the switch is released. To
stop the window at the desired
position while the window is in oper-
ation, pull up or press down and
release the switch.

If the power window does not oper-
ate normally, the automatic power
window system must be reset as
follows:
1. Place the ENGINE START/STOP

button to the ON position.

2. Close the window and continue

pulling up the power window
switch for at least 1 second after
the window is completely closed.

Automatic reversal

If the upward movement of the
window is blocked by an object or
part of the body, the window will
detect the resistance and will stop
upward movement. The window will
then lower approximately 30 cm
(11.8 in) to allow the object to be
cleared.

If the window detects the resistance
while the power window switch is
pulled up continuously, the window
will stop upward movement then
lower approximately 2.5 cm (1 in).

If the power window switch is being
continuously pulled up again within
5 seconds after the window was
lowered by the automatic window
reversal feature, the automatic win-
dow reversal will not operate.

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Windows

NOTICE

The automatic reverse feature for
the window is only active when the
"auto up" feature is used by fully
pulling up the switch. The automatic
reverse feature will not operate if
the window is raised using the half-
way position on the power window
switch.

WARNING

Always check for obstructions
before raising any window to avoid
injuries or vehicle damage. If an
object less than 4 mm (0.16 in) in
diameter is caught between the
window glass and the upper window
channel, the automatic reverse win-
dow may not detect the resistance
and will not stop and reverse direc-
tion.

WARNING

The automatic reverse feature
doesn't activate while resetting the
power window system. Make sure
body parts or other objects are
safely out of the way before closing
the windows to avoid injuries.

WARNING

Do not install any accessories in the
vehicle that extend into the open
window area. Such objects could
prevent the automatic reverse fea-
ture from functioning.

Power window lock switch

The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear pas-
sengers' doors by pressing the
power window lock switch to the
lock position (pressed).

When the power window lock switch
is pressed:
䳜 The driver's master control can

operate the front passenger's
power window and the rear pas-
sengers' power windows.

䳜 The front passenger's control can

operate the front passenger's
power window.

䳜 The rear passengers' control can-

not operate the rear passengers'
power window.

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Hood

Always double check to make sure
all arms, hands, head and other
obstructions are safely out of the
way before closing a window.
If the window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.

WARNING

Power windows
䳜 Do not allow children to play with

the power windows. Keep the
power window lock switch (on the
driver's door) in the LOCK
(pressed) position.

䳜 Do not extend a face or arms out-

side the window opening while the
vehicle is in motion. Doing so could
result in significant bodily injury.

WARNING

䳜 When exiting the vehicle, turn the

engine switch off, take the key
with you, and make sure that all
children have also exited the vehi-
cle. If a child is left alone inside
the vehicle, they may accidentally
operate the vehicle, which could
lead to an accident or injury.

䳜 Do not leave children, seniors, or

animals in your vehicle with the
doors and windows closed.

䳜 Do not allow a child to hold both

the remote control key and the
mechanical key together.

Hood

The hood serves as a cover for the
engine compartment. Open the
hood if maintenance works needs to
be performed in the engine com-
partment or if you need to look at
the compartment.

Opening the hood
1. Pull the release lever to unlatch

the hood. The hood should pop
open slightly.

WARNING

Open the hood after turning off the
engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P (Park) position
and setting the parking brake.

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Hood

2. Go to the front of the vehicle,

raise the hood slightly, push the
secondary latch (1) up side and lift
the hood (2).

3. Raise the hood. It will completely

rise by itself after it has been
raised about halfway.

Hood open warning

A warning message will appear on
the LCD display when hood is open.

The warning chime will operate
when the vehicle is being driven
above 3 km/h (2 mph) with the hood
open.

Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check the

following:
䳜 All filler caps in the engine com-

partment must be correctly
installed.

䳜 Gloves, rags or any other com-

bustible material must be
removed from the engine com-
partment.

2. Lower the hood halfway and push

down to securely lock in place.

3. Then double check to be sure the

hood is secure.
䳜 If the hood can be raise slightly,

it is not properly engaged.

䳜 Open it again and close it with a

little more force.

CAUTION

Hood obstruction
Before closing the hood, ensure that
all obstructions are removed from
the hood opening. Closing the hood
with an obstruction present in the
hood opening may result in severe
personal injury or properly damage.

WARNING

Fire risk
Do not leave gloves, rags or any
other combustible material in the
motor compartment. Doing so may
cause a heat-induced fire.

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Fuel filler lid

WARNING

Unsecured hood
Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. If it is not latched, the
hood could fly open while the vehicle
is being driven, causing a total loss
of visibility, which might result in an
accident.

Fuel filler lid

The vehicle's fuel filler lid must be
opened and closed by hand from
outside the vehicle.

Opening the fuel filler lid

If the fuel filler lid does not open
because ice has formed around it,
tap lightly or push on the lid to
break the ice and release the lid. Do
not pry on the lid. If necessary,
spray around the lid with an
approved de-icer fluid (do not use
radiator anti-freeze) or move the
vehicle to a warm place and allow
the ice to melt.
1. Stop the engine.
2. To open the fuel filler lid, press

the 3 o'clock position edge of the
fuel filler lid.

NOTICE

The fuel filler lid will open when
driver door is unlocked.

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Fuel filler lid

3. Pull the fuel filler lid (1) out to

fully open.

4. To remove the fuel tank cap (2),

turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.

5. Place the cap on the fuel filler lid.

Closing the fuel filler lid
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise

until it "clicks" one time. This indi-
cates that the cap is securely
tightened.

2. Close the fuel filler lid and push on

it lightly gently to make sure that
it is securely closed.

WARNING

Refueling
Always remove the fuel cap care-
fully and slowly. If the cap is venting
fuel or if you hear a hissing sound,
wait until the condition stops before
completely removing the cap.
If pressurized fuel sprays out, it can
cover your clothes or skin and sub-
ject you to the risk of fire and burns.

NOTICE

When refueling on unlevel ground,
the fuel gauge may not point to the
F position. It is not a malfunction. If
you move your vehicle to a level
ground, the fuel gauge will move to
the full position.

NOTICE

Tighten the cap until it clicks one
time, otherwise, the engine warn-
ing indicator light will illuminate.

Always check that the fuel cap is
installed securely to prevent fuel
spillage in the event of an accident.

WARNING

Fire/explosion risk
Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station facility. Failure to
follow all warnings will result in
severe personal injury, severe burns
or death due to fire or explosion.

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Fuel filler lid

WARNING

Static electricity
䳜 Before touching the fuel nozzle,

you should eliminate potentially
dangerous static electricity dis-
charge by touching another metal
part of the vehicle, a safe distance
away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle, or other gas source.

䳜 Do not get back into a vehicle

once you have begun refueling
since you can generate static
electricity by touching, rubbing or
sliding against any item or fabric
(polyester, satin, nylon, etc.)
capable of producing static elec-
tricity. Static electricity discharge
can ignite fuel vapors resulting in
rapid burning. If you must reenter
the vehicle, you should once again
eliminate potentially dangerous
static electricity discharge by
touching a metal part of the vehi-
cle, away from the fuel filler neck,
nozzle or other gasoline source.

WARNING

Portable fuel container
When using an approved portable
fuel container, be sure to place the
container on the ground prior to
refueling. Static electricity discharge
from the container can ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire. Once refueling
has begun, contact with the vehicle
should be maintained until the filling
is complete. Use only approved por-
table plastic fuel containers
designed to carry and store gaso-
line.

WARNING

Cell phone fires
Do not use cellular phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors causing a fire.

WARNING

Refueling & Vehicle fires
When refueling, always shut the
engine off. Sparks produced by elec-
trical components related to the
engine can ignite fuel vapors causing
a fire. Once refueling is complete,
check to make sure the filler cap and
filler door are securely closed,
before starting the engine.

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Fuel filler lid

WARNING

Smoking
DO NOT use matches or a lighter
and DO NOT SMOKE or leave a lit
cigarette in your vehicle while at a
gas station especially during refuel-
ing. Automotive fuel is highly flam-
mable and can, when ignited, result
in fire.

Make sure to refuel your vehicle
according to "Fuel requirements" on
page 1-2.

If the fuel filler cap requires replace-
ment, use only a genuine Kia cap or
the equivalent specified for your
vehicle. An incorrect fuel filler cap
can result in a serious malfunction
of the fuel system or emission con-
trol system.

CAUTION

Exterior paint
Do not spill fuel on the exterior sur-
faces of the vehicle. Any type of fuel
spilled on painted surfaces may
damage the paint.

WARNING

䳜 Do not allow anyone that has not

discharged static electricity from
their body to come close to an
open fuel tank.

䳜 Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

WARNING

Risk of injury from fuel
Fuels are poisonous and harmful to
your health.
䳜 Fuel contains substances that are

harmful if inhaled.

䳜 Do not swallow fuel or let it come

into contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.

䳜 Do not inhale fuel vapors.
䳜 Keep children away from fuel.
If you or other people come into
contact with fuel, observe the fol-
lowing:
䳜 Immediately rinse fuel off your

skin with soap and water.

䳜 If fuel comes into contact with

your eyes, immediately rinse
them thoroughly with clean
water. Seek medical attention
immediately.

䳜 If you swallow fuel, seek medical

attention immediately. Do not
induce vomiting.

䳜 Change immediately out of cloth-

ing that has come into contact
with fuel.

NOTICE

Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Fuel that does not conform to the
required quality can lead to
increased wear as well as damage to
the engine and exhaust system.
Only use the fuel recommended.

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Dual sunroof

NOTICE

Damage caused by the wrong fuel
Vehicles with a gasoline engine:
Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system, the engine and the
emission control system.

NOTICE

Do not use diesel to refuel vehicles
with a gasoline engine.

NOTICE

Do not switch on the ignition if you
accidentally refuel with the wrong
fuel. Otherwise, fuel can enter the
fuel system.
Even small amounts of the wrong
fuel could result in damage to the
fuel system and the engine. Have
the system serviced by an autho-
rized Kia dealer.

NOTICE

Do not overfill the fuel tank
Do not overfill the fuel tank; other-
wise fuel may slide, causing harm to
the environment and damaging the
vehicle.

Dual sunroof (if equipped)

If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your
sunroof with the sunroof control
switch (1) located on the overhead
console.

The blind in the rear seat roof can
be opened or closed with the switch
(2).

The sunroof can only be opened,
closed, or tilted when the ENGINE
START/STOP button is in the ON
position.

The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 10 minutes after the
ENGINE START/STOP button is
turned to the ACC or OFF position.

However, if the front door is opened,
the sunroof cannot be operated
even within the 10 minutes period.

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