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When the power liftgate is operat-
ed with the main or sub control but-
ton or transmitter, the chime
sounds and hazard warning lights
flash 2 times.
When the power door ON/OFF but-ton is ON (not depressed), do as
follows to open or close the power
liftgate:
- Pushing the sub control button onthe bottom of the liftgate will close
the power liftgate automatically.
- Pressing and pulling up the lift- gate handle slightly will open the
power liftgate automatically when
the liftgate is unlocked. When the power door ON/OFF but-
ton is OFF (depressed), the power
liftgate cannot be controlled with
the sub control buttons or liftgate
handle.
However, the liftgate may be
opened manually by pulling the
exterior handle and lifting the lift-
gate upward. The liftgate may be
manually closed by pushing the lift-
gate downward.
Do not drive the vehicle until the power liftgate completely closed.
The power liftgate may not close
completely if the vehicle is started
during automatic closing.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
The button on the liftgate will not
illuminated and operated when the
power door ON/OFF button is OFF
(depressed).
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✽ ✽NOTICE
If the power liftgate does not operate
normally, first check the following
condition before using the power
liftgate.
• Make sure the shift lever is in P
(Park).
• Make sure the Power Liftgate Off switch is not pressed.
If any of the power liftgate buttons
are pressed while the power liftgate
is in operation, the power liftgate
will stop. If any button is pressed
again the power liftgate will reverse
direction.
• Even though the Power door
ON/OFF button is in the OFF
(depressed) position, if the liftgate
is manually closed to the second-
ary latch position, the liftgate will
be electrically moved to the fully
latched position. Make sure that
face, arms, hands, and other
obstructions are safely out of the
way before operating the liftgate.
The chime will sound and the haz- ard warning flasher will blink 10
times if you drive with the liftgate
closed but not fully secured. Stop
your vehicle immediately at a safe
place to check if your liftgate is
securely locked.
If the power liftgate is not closed and latched completely after power
closing operation, the chime will
sound and hazard warning lights
will blink 10 times. Stop the driving
immediately and close the liftgate
securely at the safe place. If the power liftgate is operated
while the liftgate is in the partially
opened position (more than
9degrees), the liftgate will stop the
operation. If you operate the power
liftgate again, the power liftgate will
be operate in the opposite direction.
If the power liftgate is operated while the liftgate is in the partially
closed position (less than
degrees), the liftgate will open fully.
If the power liftgate is operated while the liftgate is in the partially opened
position (less than 9degrees), the
liftgate will stop at approximately
9degree open position.
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3. Press the liftgate close button formore than 3 seconds.
4. You will hear the system beep twice indicating height has been
set up.
The liftgate will open to the height
the driver has set up.Emergency liftgate safety
release
Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the lift-
gate. When someone is inadvertent-
ly locked in the cargo area, the lift-
gate can be opened by pushing the
release lever and pushing open the
liftgate.
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WARNING
Make sure that there are no peo-
ple or objects in the path of the
power liftgate (or smart liftgate)
prior to use. Serious injury, dam-
age to the vehicle or damage to
surrounding objects may result
if contact with the power liftgate
(or smart liftgate) occurs.
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Smart Liftgate (if equipped)
On a vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate can be opened using
the Smart liftgate system.
If the power door ON/OFF button is
in the OFF (depressed) position, the
smart liftgate will not operate.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
The liftgate can be opened with no
touch activation if the conditions
below are satisfied :
After 15 seconds when all doors
are closed and locked
The smart key in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate does not oper-
ate when:
- The smart key is detected within15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and is contin-
uously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are
closed and locked, and within 1.5
m (60 inches) 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.
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How to deactivate the SmartLiftgate function using the smartkey
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate open/close
4. Panic
5. Right side power sliding door open/close
6. Left side power sliding door open/close If you press any button of 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.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Liftgate func-
tion will be deactivated temporar-
ily. But, if you do not open any
door for 30 seconds, the smart lift-
gate function will be activated
again.
• If you press the liftgate open but- ton (3) for more than 1 second, the
liftgate opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or liftgate open button (3)
when the Smart Liftgate function
is not in the Detect and Alert stage,
the smart liftgate function will not
be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate function by press-
ing the smart key button and
opened a door, the smart liftgate
function can be activated again by
closing and locking all doors.
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(1) Driver’s door power windowswitch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up/down* (Driver's and
Passenger's window)
(7) Power window and rear sunroof* lock switch
* if equipped
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, power win-
dows may not work properly due to
freezing conditions.
WINDOWS
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Power windows
The ignition switch must be in the ON
position for power windows to operate.
Each door has a power window
switch that controls the door's win-
dow. The driver has a power window
lock button which can block the oper-
ation of rear passenger windows.
The power windows can be operated
for approximately 30 seconds after
the ignition key is removed or turned
to the ACC or LOCK (or OFF) posi-
tion. However, if the front doors are
opened, the power windows cannot
be operated even within the 30 sec-
ond period.
If the window cannot be close
because it is blocked by objects,
remove the objects and close the
window.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
While driving with the rear windows
down or with the sunroof (if
equipped) in an open (or partially
open) position, your vehicle may
demonstrate a wind buffeting or
pulsation noise. This noise is a nor-
mal occurrence and can be reduced
or eliminated by taking the follow-
ing actions. If the noise occurs with
one or both of the rear windows
down, partially lower both front
windows approximately 2.5 cm (1
in.) If you experience the noise with
the sunroof open, slightly reduce the
size of the sunroof opening.
Window opening and closing
The driver’s door has a master power
window switch that controls all the
windows in the vehicle.
To open or close a window, press
down or pull up the front portion of
the corresponding switch to the first
detent position (5).
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CAUTION
Do not install any accessories
in the area of windows. It mayimpact jam protection.
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Auto up/down window (if equipped)
Pressing or pulling up the power win-
dow switch momentarily to the second
detent position (6) completely lowers
or raises the window even when the
switch is released. To stop the window
at the desired position while the win-
dow is in operation, pull up or press
down and release the switch.
If the power window does not operate
normally, the automatic power win-
dow system must be reset as follows:1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Close the driver's and passenger's window and continue pulling up
the driver’s power window switch
for at least 1 second after the win-
dow is completely closed.
Automatic reversal
(for Auto up/down window)
If the upward movement of the win-
dow is blocked by an object or part of
the body, the window will detect the
resistance and will stop upward
movement. The window will then
lower approximately 30 cm (11.8 in.)
to allow the object to be cleared.
The distance may vary based on the
size or position of the window. If the
window detects the resistance while
the power window switch is pulled up
continuously, the window will stop
upward movement then lower
approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.) .
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