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The power liftgate can be oper- ated when the engine is not run-
ning. However, the power liftgate
operation consumes a large
amount of electic power.
To prevent the battery from
being discharged, do not oper-
ate it excessively (e.g. more than
5 times repeatedly).
To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave
the power liftgate in the open
position for a long time.
Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an author-
ized HYUNDAI dealer. When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehi-
cle, do not operate the power
liftgate. This could cause the
power liftgate to operate
improperly.
In cold and wet climates, the power liftgate may not work
properly due to freezing condi-
tions.
Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power liftgate is blocked by an
object or part of the body, the power
liftgate will detect the resistance.
If resistance is detected while open-
ing or closing the power liftgate, the
liftgate will stop and move in the
opposite direction.
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However, in some instances the
automatic reversal system may not
detect the object if it is too soft or is
very thin, or if the liftgate is almost
fully closed near the latched position.
Caution should be taken to prevent
any objects from obstructing the lift-
gate opeining.
If the automatic reversal feature
operates more than 2 times while
attempting to open or close the lift-
gate, the power liftgate may stop at
that position. If this occurs, carefully
close the liftgate manually, and then
try to operate the power liftgate auto-
matically again.How to reset the power liftgate
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the power liftgate
fuse has been replaced or removed,
reset the power liftgate by performing
the following procedure:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. Press the power liftgate inner but-ton and the power liftgate outer
handle button simultaneously 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 HYUNDAI dealer.
When operating the power liftgate,
the gear shift lever must be in the
(P) park position in order to oper-
ate normally.
NOTICE
Never intentionally place any
object or part of your body in
the path of the power liftgate to
make sure the automatic rever-
sal operates.
WARNING
Do not put heavy objects on the
power liftgate before you oper-
ate the power liftgate feature.
Additional weight may damage
the operation of the system.
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Power liftgate opening heightuser setting
Follow the instructions below to set
the fully open height of the power lift-
gate:
1. Position the liftgate manually to
the height you prefer.
2. Press the power liftgate inner but- ton for more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the liftgate manually after hearing the buzzer sound.
The liftgate will open to the manually
adjusted height that was set.
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the liftgate man-
ually from inside the luggage com-
partment, perform the following
steps:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right.
3. Push the liftgate outward and
upward.
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Always keep the liftgate com-
pletely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or
ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
containing carbon monoxide
(CO) may enter the vehicle and
serious illness or death may
result.
WARNING
Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
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Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
On vehicles equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate can be opened with
hands-free activation using the
Smart Liftgate system.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
The hands-free smart liftgate system
can be opened automatically when
the following conditions are met:
The Smart Liftgate option isenabled in the User Settings in the
cluster LCD display
The Smart Liftgate is activated and ready 15 seconds after all the
doors are closed and locked
The Smart Liftgate will open when the smart key is detected in the
area behind the vehicle for 3 sec-
onds
Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety
release lever in your vehicle
and know how to open the lift-
gate using the safety release
lever.
No one should be allowed to
occupy the luggage compart-
ment of the vehicle at any time.
The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the
event of a crash.
Use the release lever for emer-
gencies only. Use extreme cau-
tion, especially while the vehi-
cle is in motion.
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Information
The Smart Liftgate will NOT operate
when:
• Any door is open, or all doors areclosed but not locked
• The smart key is detected within 15 seconds from when the doors were
closed and locked
• For vehicles equipped with illumi- nated exterior front door handles, if
the smart key is detected within 15
seconds from when the doors were
closed and locked or if the smart
key is within 60 inches (1.5m) from
the front door handles
• The smart key is in the vehicle. 1.Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate, go to
User Settings mode and select
Smart Liftgate in the cluster LCD dis-
play.
For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in this chapter.
2.Detect and Alert
The Smart Liftgate detecting area
extends approximately 20-40 in (50-
100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you
are positioned in the detecting area
and are carrying the smart key, the
hazard warning lights will blink and
the chime will sound to alert you that
the smart liftgate will open.
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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 warn-
ing lights and chime starts to operate,
move away from the area behind the
vehicle with the smart key. The lift-
gate will remain closed.3. Automatic opening
After the hazard warning lights blink
and the chime sounds 6 times, the
power liftgate will open.
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Make certain that 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 rear
cargo area do not come out
when opening the liftgate,
especially if the vehicle is
parked on a grade or incline.
If you keep your vehicle
parked and locked on your
driveway, you may want to
temporarily deactivate the
Smart Liftgate system.
Otherwise, standing at the
rear of the vehicle with the
smart key may cause the lift-
gate to open unintentionally.
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How to deactivate the SmartLiftgate function using thesmart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate open
4. Panic
If you press any button on the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate function will
be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate func-
tion for emergency situations.
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• If you press the door unlock button
(2), the Smart Liftgate function will
be deactivated temporarily. But, if
you do not open any door for 30
seconds, the Smart Liftgate func-
tion will be activated again.
• If you press the liftgate open button (3) for more than 1 second, the lift-
gate opens.
• The Smart Liftgate function will still be activated if you press the
door lock button (1) or liftgate open
button (3) on the smart key as long
as the Smart Liftgate is not already
in the Detect and Alert stage.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate function by pressing
the smart key button and opened a
door, the Smart Liftgate function
can be activated again by closing
and locking all doors.
iThe key should be kept out of
reach of children. Children
may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate while playing
around the rear area of the
vehicle.
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Detecting area
The Smart Liftgate detecting areaextends approximately 20-40 in
(50-100 cm) behind the vehicle. If
you are positioned in the detecting
area and are carrying the smart
key, the hazard warning lights will
blink and the chime will sound for
about 3 seconds to alert you that
the smart liftgate will open.
The alert stops once the smart key is moved outside of the detecting
area within the 3 second period.
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• The Smart Liftgate function may not operate properly if any of the
following instances occur:
- The smart key is close to a radiotransmitter 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 cellu-
lar phone.
- Another vehicle's smart key is being operated close to your vehi-
cle.
• The Smart Liftgate detecting area may change when:
- The vehicle is parked on anincline or slope
- One side of the vehicle is raised or lowered relative to the opposite
side
Fuel Filler Door
Opening the fuel filler door
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Ensure the driver's door is unlocked.
3. Push the fuel filler door near the 3 o'clock position.
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Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow
these guidelines may result in
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:
Read and follow all warnings
posted at the gas station.
Before refueling, note the
location of the Emergency
Gasoline Shut-Off, if available,
at the gas station.
Before touching the fuel noz-
zle, you should eliminate the
potential build-up of static
electricity by touching a metal
part of the vehicle, a safe dis-
tance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas
source, with your bare hand.
Do not use cellular phones
while refueling. Electric cur-
rent and/or electronic interfer-
ence from cellular phones can
potentially ignite fuel vapors
and cause a fire.
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4. Pull the fuel filler door (1) outwardto access the fuel tank cap.
5. To remove the fuel tank cap (2), turn it counterclockwise. You may
hear a hissing noise as the pres-
sure inside the tank equalizes.
6. Place the cap on the fuel filler door.
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If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break
the ice and release the door. Do not
pry on the door. If necessary, spray
around the door 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.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it clockwise until it "clicks" one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is latched securely.
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The fuel filler door will not close if the
driver's door is locked. If you lock the
driver's door while fueling, unlock it
before closing the fuel filler door.
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• Tighten the cap until it clicks once,otherwise the fuel cap open warn-
ing indicator light will illuminate.
• There may be an intermittent noise near the refueling hole while the
engine is idling if the fuel cap is not
closed securely. This occurs nor-
mally with the OBD system.
• When refueling on unleveled 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.
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