Operation

• Select Door → Smart tailgate from the Settings menu.

NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.

Operating condition(s)

• After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked.

• Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.

• Disconnecting the charging connector

Non-operating condition(s)

• The smart key is detected less than 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked and is continuously detected.

• The smart key is detected less than 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked and 1.5 m 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.

• The vehicle is on charge

Limitation(s)

• Smart key is not detected within 50~100 cm (28~40 inches) radius behind the vehicle

Operation

1. The hazard warning lights will flash.

2. The alarm will sound when the smart key is detected.

Operation

1. The tailgate will open.

2. The hazard warning lights will flash.

3. The alarm will sound 6 times.

Operation

1. Press any of the following smart key buttons during "Detect and Alert" stage to deactivate the function.

   • Door lock button

   • Door unlock button

   • Tailgate open/close button

NOTICE

• If you press the door unlock button, the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function will be deactivated temporarily. But, if you do not open any door for 30 seconds, the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function will be activated again.

• If you press the door lock button or tailgate open button when the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function is not in the Detect and Alert stage, the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function will not be deactivated.

• In case you have deactivated the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function by pressing the smart key button and opened a door, the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open function can be activated again by closing and locking all doors.

Non-operating condition(s)

• The smart key is close to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport, which can interfere with the normal operation of the smart key.

• The smart key is near a mobile two-way radio system or a cell phone.

• Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehicle.

• The detecting range may decrease or increase when:

  • One side of the vehicle is raised to replace a tire or to inspect the vehicle.

  • The vehicle is parked at a slant on a slope, an unpaved road, etc.

WARNING

• Make sure you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle.

• Make sure there are no people or objects around the tailgate before opening or closing the tailgate.

• Make sure objects in the tailgate do not come out when opening the tailgate on a slope. It may cause serious injury.

• Make sure to deactivate the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open when washing your vehicle. Otherwise, the tailgate may open inadvertently.

• The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children may inadvertently open the Smart Tailgate with Auto Open while playing around the rear area of the vehicle.

CAUTION

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