Convenience Features
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Power Liftgate (If equipped)
Power liftgate operating conditions
The power liftgate operates when
the gear is in P (Park) with the vehicle
running. However, the power liftgate will
operate regardless of the gear position
when the vehicle is off. Also, the liftgate
can be opened only when vehicle speed
is below 1.8 mph (3 km/h).
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the liftgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING
[ Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. Children
may operate the power liftgate.
Doing so can result in injury to
themselves or others and can
damage the vehicle.
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[ Make sure that there are no people
or objects in the path of the power
liftgate or smart liftgate prior to
use. Serious injury, damage to the
vehicle or damage to surrounding
objects (for example, walls, ceilings,
vehicles, etc.) may result if contact
with the liftgate occurs.
NOTICE
[ Do not close or open the liftgate
manually. This may cause damage to
the power liftgate. If it is necessary
to close or open the liftgate manually
when the battery is discharged or
disconnected, do not apply excessive
force.
[ Do not operate the power liftgate
more than 10 times continuously
when the vehicle is not running. Use
the power liftgate with the vehicle
running when the power liftgate is
used repeatedly to prevent battery
discharge.
[ Do not leave the power liftgate open
for a long period of time. This may
drain the battery.
[ Do not apply excessive force when
the power liftgate is operating. Doing
so could result in vehicle damage.
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[ Do not grab or hold on to the liftgate
support struts at any time. Damage
to the liftgate support struts could
result. Deformation of the liftgate
support struts may cause vehicle
damage and personal injury may
occur.
[ Do not modify or repair any part
of the power liftgate by yourself.
This must be done by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
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Resetting the power liftgate
In some circumstances resetting the
power liftgate operation may need to
be performed. Some instances where
resetting the power liftgate may be
required include:
[ When the 12-volt battery is recharged
[ When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
[ When the related fuse is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
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1. With the vehicle off or running, put
the gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power liftgate open/close
inner button simultaneously until a
chime sounds.
3. Slowly close the liftgate manually.
4. Press the power liftgate open/close
outer button. The power liftgate will
open with a chime sound. Wait until
the liftgate fully opens to complete
resetting. If the liftgate stops before
it is fully open, resetting cannot be
completed.
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If the power liftgate does not operate
properly after the above procedure, have
the system inspected by an authorized
HYUNDAI dealer.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key
into the opening at the bottom of the
liftgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the liftgate.
3. Push the liftgate to open.
WARNING
[ For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release latch in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
[ No one, including animals, should
be allowed to occupy the luggage
compartment of the vehicle at any
time. The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the event
of an accident.
[ Use the release latch for
emergencies only. Use extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.