In Park, hold the inner and outer liftgate buttons together until a chime, close it manually and let the outer button open it fully.
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Verified in the shared 2025 U.S.-market Sorento HEV/PHEV digital owner's manual for vehicles equipped with a power liftgate.
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Verified in the shared 2025 U.S.-market Sorento HEV/PHEV digital owner's manual for vehicles equipped with a power liftgate.
- 2025 Sorento Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models equipped with the power liftgate
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Step by step.
- 01
With the vehicle off or running, shift to P (Park) and clear the liftgate path.
- 02
Press the inner and outer power-liftgate open/close buttons simultaneously until a chime sounds.
- 03
Slowly close the liftgate by hand.
- 04
Press the outer power-liftgate open/close button.
- 05
Allow the liftgate to open completely; full travel completes the reset.
Important limits
- This procedure is intended after 12-volt battery or related-fuse service and does not repair damaged hardware.
- Do not interrupt the final opening cycle; reset is incomplete if the liftgate stops before fully open.
- Keep hands, people and objects clear during manual closing and powered opening.
Quick checks.
- ✓If no chime sounds, confirm Park and press the inner and outer buttons at the same time.
- ✓If the final opening stops, clear obstructions and repeat the entire sequence.
- ✓If normal operation does not return, have an authorized Kia dealer inspect the system.
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2025 Kia Sorento HEV/PHEV Digital Owner's Manual — Resetting the Power Liftgate
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