Enable the feature, lock every door, wait 15 seconds and stand 20–39 inches behind the vehicle with the smart key for more than three seconds.
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Verified for the 2025 U.S.-market Telluride when equipped with Smart Power Liftgate and a smart key.
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Step by step.
- 01
Select Setup → Vehicle → Door → Power Liftgate on the infotainment screen to enable the smart-opening feature.
- 02
Close and lock every door, keep the smart key with you and stay away from the vehicle for at least 15 seconds.
- 03
Approach the rear and stand about 20–39 in (50–100 cm) behind the vehicle for more than three seconds.
- 04
Listen for the three-second chime and watch the hazard lights confirm smart-key detection.
- 05
Step clear and confirm the liftgate opens after the final two warning cycles.
Important limits
- The feature will not operate if a door is open or unlocked, the smart key is inside, or the key remains near the vehicle during the 15-second arming period.
- Deactivate the feature before an automatic car wash to prevent unintended opening.
- Keep people, cargo and overhead objects clear of the liftgate path.
Quick checks.
- ✓If the liftgate does not arm, lock all doors and move the smart key away for at least 15 seconds before approaching again.
- ✓If the alert begins unintentionally, leave the detection area with the smart key; the liftgate should remain closed.
- ✓If detection remains unreliable, replace a weak smart-key battery and move away from strong radio interference.
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2025 Kia Telluride Digital Owner's Manual — Using the Smart Power Liftgate
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