Power liftgate operating conditions

The power liftgate operates when the gear is in P (Park) with the Engine Start/Stop button is in the ON position. The liftgate operates regardless of the gear position when the engine is off.

  • Never leave children or animals unattended in your vehicle. Children may operate the power liftgate that could result in serious injury or property damage.

  • Make sure that there are no people or objects in the path of the power liftgate or smart liftgate before 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.

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  • Do not close or open the power liftgate manually. This may cause damage to the power liftgate. If it is necessary to close or open the power 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 engine is not running. Use the power liftgate with the engine running when the power liftgate is used repeatedly to prevent battery discharge.

  • Do not leave the liftgate open for a long period of time. This may drain the battery.

  • The power liftgate may not operate if the liftgate is left open for a long time. If it does not work, close it manually to the end at a slow pace.

  • Do not apply excessive force when the power liftgate is operating. Doing so could result in vehicle damage.

  • Always close the liftgate before driving. Do not grab or hold on to the liftgate support struts or they may be damaged. Deformation of the liftgate support struts may result in vehicle damage and personal injury.

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  • Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate by yourself. Contact an authorized HYUNDAI dealer.

  • Do not operate the power liftgate under the following conditions. The power liftgate may not operate properly.

    • One side of the vehicle is lifted to inspect the vehicle or change a tire.

    • Parking on an uneven road such as a slope, etc.

  • Close the liftgate completely and lock all doors and liftgate using the central door lock button before using an automatic car wash.

  • Do not spray high pressure water directly on the power liftgate outside open/close button. The liftgate may open unintentionally.

  • In cold and wet climates, the outside power liftgate open button may not work properly due to freezing conditions. If this occurs, remove the ice before using the outside power liftgate open/close button or use the power liftgate open/close button on the Smart key or the instrument panel.

  • If you leave the smart key in the liftgate and close the liftgate, a warning sounds for a few seconds. If this occurs, open the liftgate by pressing the power liftgate open button on the outside of the liftgate.

  • If there are obstacles such as snow on the liftgate, the liftgate may not open automatically. After removing the obstacle, try to open it again.

  • Be careful where there is an incline, as the liftgate lid may drop slightly when it is stopped before it fully opens.