Kia Forte: How to Open Trunk

Opening the trunk of your Kia Forte car has been made easy. This car allows you to use various techniques to open the trunk. These can be hands-on or hands-free and easily set up and used. Follow these easy steps to unlock and open your trunk.

2019 – 2023 Models

Smart Trunk Technology

1. Go to your touchscreen car display and select Set Up.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Door and enable the Smart Trunk option.
4. Once set up, you must lock your car for about fifteen to forty-five seconds before using the feature.
5. Once ready, walk up behind the rear bumper with the key fob in your pocket and stand close to the trunk.
6. You will then hear a beep; the rear lights will flash once, and the trunk will open.

Key Fob

1. With your car locked, stand about two feet from the car.
2. Press and hold the open trunk icon button on your key fob.
3. The trunk will unlock, and you can now manually lift the trunk door to open it.

Power Liftgate Technology

1. Go to your touchscreen car display and select Set Up.
2. Select Vehicle Settings.
3. Select Door and enable the Power Liftgate option.
4. Once set up, you will need to be about two feet from your car.
5. Press and hold the open trunk icon on your key fob.
6. The trunk will unlock and open automatically. Stop the trunk door at your desired height by pressing the trunk icon once or using your hand.

2014 – 2018 Models

Power Liftgate Technology

1. Locate the Menu button on the right side of your steering wheel.
2. Use the left-right navigation buttons to access the User Settings.
3. Select DOOR and then Enable the power liftgate option.
4. Once set up, you will need to be about two feet from your car. Press and hold the open trunk icon on your key fob.
5. The trunk will unlock and open automatically. Stop the trunk door at your desired height by pressing the trunk icon once or using your hand.

Trunk Release Lever

1. Unlock your car.
2. Locate the trunk release lever near the driver’s side door.
3. Pull the lever, and the trunk will unlock and open automatically.

2008 – 2013 Models

Auto Trunk Open Technology

1. With your car locked, stand about three feet from the car.
2. Press and hold the open trunk icon button on your key fob.
3. The trunk will unlock and open automatically.