tailgate Hyundai Santa Fe 2016 User Guide

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Using the transmitter (if equipped)
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove
the ignition key from the ignition
switch.
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and liftgate (tailgate)
are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by pressing the lock button on the transmitter.
After completion of the steps above,
the hazard warning lights will blink
once to indicate that the system is
armed.
If any door, liftgate (tailgate) or
engine hood remains open, the haz-
ard warning lights won't operate and
theft-alarm will not arm. After you
close all doors, liftgate (tailgate) and
engine hood, the hazard warning
lights blink once.
Using the mechanical key
Park the vehicle and stop the engine.
Arm the system as described below.
1. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition switch(if
equipped).
2. Make sure that all doors, the engine hood and liftgate (tailgate)
are closed and latched.
3. Lock the doors by inserting the key into the key hole on the front out-
side door handle and turning the
key toward the rear of the vehicle.
If any door, liftgate (tailgate) or
engine hood remains open, the theft-
alarm will not arm.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
If you lock or unlock the doors by
using the mechanical key, the haz-
ard warning light won't operate.
Do not arm the system until all
passengers have left the vehicle. If
the system is armed while a pas-
senger(s) remains in the vehicle,
the alarm may be activated when
the remaining passenger(s) leave
the vehicle. If any door (or trunk)
or engine hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system
enters the armed stage, the sys-
tem is disarmed to prevent an
unnecessary alarm.

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Non-Powered liftgate (tailgate)
Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) is locked or
unlocked when all doors are locked
or unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the liftgate (tailgate) can be opened by pressing the
handle switch and pulling the han-
dle up.
Only the liftgate (tailgate) is unlocked if the liftgate (tailgate)
unlock button on the transmitter or
smart key is pressed for about 1
second, or the liftgate (tailgate)
handle button is pressed when the
smart key is detected.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
To close the liftgate (tailgate), lower
and push down the liftgate (tailgate)
firmly. Make sure that the liftgate
(tailgate) is securely latched.
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WARNING
The liftgate (tailgate) swings
upward. Make sure no objects
or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the
liftgate (tailgate).
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
liftgate (tailgate) before drivingyour vehicle. Possible damagemay occur to the liftgate (tail-gate) lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the liftgate (tailgate)is not closed prior to driving.

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Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
(if equipped)
(1) Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
handle switch
(2) Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
close button
✽ ✽ NOTICE
When the engine is not running, the
power liftgate (power tailgate) can
be operated regardless of gear posi-
tion.
However, if ignition switch is ON
position, the power liftgate (power
tailgate) can operate when the auto-
matic shift lever is in P (Park).WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the liftgate (tail-
gate) opened, you will draw dan-
gerous exhaust fumes into your
vehicle which can cause serious
injury or death to vehicle occu-
pants.
If you must drive with the lift-
gate (tailgate) opened, keep the
air vents and all windows open
so that additional outside air
comes into the vehicle.
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.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Children or animals might oper-
ate the power liftgate (power
tailgate) that could result in
injury to themselves or others,
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Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The power liftgate (power tailgate)
will open automatically by doing one
of the following:
Press the liftgate (tailgate) unlock
button on the transmitter or smart
key.
Press the liftgate (tailgate) handle switch carrying the smart key with
you.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) open button shortly.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
1. Press the power liftgate (power tailgate) close button (approxi-
mately 1 second).
2. The liftgate (tailgate) will close and lock automatically.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) close button shortly.
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Do not close or open the power liftgate (power tailgate) manual-ly. This may cause damage tothe power liftgate (power tail-gate). If it is necessary to closeor open the power liftgate(power tailgate) manually whenthe battery is discharged or dis-connected, do not apply exces-sive force.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before operating the
power liftgate (power tailgate).
Wait until the liftgate (tailgate) is
opened fully and stopped before
loading or unloading cargo or
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Power liftgate (Power tailgate)non-opening conditions
The power liftgate (power tailgate)
will not open or close automatically,
when the vehicle is moving more
than 2 mph (3 km/h).
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The power liftgate (power tailgate)
can be operated when the engine is
not running. However the power
liftgate (power tailgate) operation
consumes large amounts of vehicle
electric power. To prevent the bat-
tery from being discharged, do not
operate it excessively e.g.: more
than approximately 10 times
repeatedly.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not leave the power
liftgate (power tailgate) in the
open position for a long lime.
• Do not modify or repair any part of the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) by yourself. This must be
done by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
• When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the power liftgate
(power tailgate). This could cause
the power liftgate (power tailgate)
to operate improperly.
• In cold and wet climates, the power liftgate (power tailgate) may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions.WARNING
The chime will sound and the
hazard warning flasher will
blink 10 times if you drive with
the liftgate (tailgate) closed but
not locked. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place and
check if your liftgate (tailgate) is
securely locked.
WARNING
The chime will sound continu-
ously if you drive over 2 mph (3
km/h) with the liftgate (tailgate)
opened. Stop your vehicle
immediately at a safe place and
check if your liftgate (tailgate) is
opened.
CAUTION
Operating the power liftgate
(power tailgate) more than 5times continuously could causedamages to the operatingmotor. In this case, the systementers into a thermal protectionmode. In thermal protectionmode, the power liftgate (powertailgate) can not operate and thechime will sound for 3 times byany switch inputs. Leave yourpower liftgate (power tailgate)system for rest about 1 minuteand then operate.

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Automatic reversal
During power opening and closing if
the power liftgate (power tailgate) is
blocked by an object or part of the
body, the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) will detect the resistance.
If the resistance is detected while
opening the liftgate (tailgate), it will
stop and move in the opposite
direction.
If the resistance is detected while closing the liftgate (tailgate), it will
stop and move in the opposite
direction. However, if the resistance is weak
such as from an object that is thin or
soft, or the liftgate (tailgate) is near
the latched position, the automatic
stop and reversal may not detect the
resistance.
If the automatic reversal feature
operates continuously more than
twice during opening or closing
operation, the power liftgate (power
tailgate) may stop at that position. At
this time, close the liftgate (tailgate)
manually and operate the liftgate
(tailgate) automatically again.
How to reset the power liftgate
(power tailgate)
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, or if the related fuse
has been replaced or disconnected,
for the power liftgate (power tailgate)
to operate normally, reset the power
liftgate (power tailgate) as follow:
1. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
2. While pressing the liftgate (tail- gate) close button, press the lift-
gate (tailgate) handle switch for
more than 3 seconds. (the chime
will sound)
3. Close the liftgate (tailgate) manually.
WARNING
Never intentionally place any
object or part of your body in
the path of the power liftgate
(power tailgate) to make sure
the automatic reversal oper-
ates.
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CAUTION
Do not put heavy stuffs on the power liftgate (power tailgate)before you operate the powerliftgate (power tailgate).Additional weight on liftgate(tailgate) could cause damagesto the system.

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If the power liftgate (power tailgate)
does not work properly after the
above procedure, have the system
checked by an authorized HYUNDAI
dealer.
✽ ✽NOTICE
If the power liftgate (power tailgate)
does not operate normally, first
check the following condition before
using the power liftgate (power tail-
gate).
Check if the shift lever is in:
• P (Park) for automatic transaxle
vehicles
Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
opening height user setting
The driver may set the height of a
fully opened liftgate (tailgate) by fol-
lowing the below instruction.
1. Position the liftgate (tailgate) man- ually to the height you prefer.
2. Press the liftgate (tailgate) close button for more than 3 seconds.
3. Close the liftgate (tailgate) manu- ally after hearing the buzzer
sound.
The liftgate (tailgate) will open to the
height the driver has set up.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.
WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the liftgate (tail-
gate) open, you will draw dan-
gerous exhaust fumes into your
vehicle which can cause seri-
ous injury or death to vehicle
occupants. If you must drive
with the liftgate (tailgate) open,
keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional
outside air comes into the vehi-
cle.
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Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
(if equipped)
On the vehicle equipped with a smart
key, the liftgate (tailgate) can be
opened with no-touch activation
using the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) system.
How to use the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) can be opened
with no-touch activation satisfying all
the conditions below.
After 15 seconds when all doors are closed and locked
Positioned in the detecting area for more than 3 seconds.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) does not operate 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 60 inches
(1.5 m) from the front door han-
dles. (for vehicles equipped with
Welcome Light)
- A door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate), go to User Settings Mode
and select Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) on the LCD display.
❈ For more details, refer to "LCD
Display" in this chapter.
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2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting
area (20 ~ 40 inches (50 ~ 100 cm)
behind the vehicle) carrying a smart
key, the hazard warning lights will
blink and chime will sound for about
3 seconds to alert you the smart key
has been detected and the liftgate
(tailgate) will open.
✽ ✽NOTICE
Do not approach the detecting area if
you do not want the liftgate (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 liftgate
(tailgate) will stay closed.
3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink
and chime will sound 2 times and
then the liftgate (tailgate) will slowly
open.
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WARNING
Make certain that you close
the liftgate (tailgate) before
driving your vehicle.
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before opening or
closing the liftgate (tailgate).
Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out
when opening the liftgate (tail-
gate) on the slope way. It may
cause serious injury.
Make sure to deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function when washing your
vehicle.
Otherwise, the liftgate (tail-
gate) may open inadvertently.
The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children
may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
while playing around the rear
area of the vehicle.
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How to deactivate the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)function using the smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate (Tailgate) open
4. Panic
If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function for emergency situ-
ations.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deacti-
vated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds,
the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be activated
again.
• If you press the liftgate (tailgate) open button (3) for more than 1
second, the liftgate (tailgate)
opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or liftgate (tailgate) open but-
ton (3) when the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate) function is not in
the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function will not be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function by pressing the smart key
button and opened a door, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function can be activated again by
closing and locking all doors.
Detecting area
The Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) operates with a welcome
alert if the smart key is detected
within 20~40 inches (50~100 cm)
from the liftgate (tailgate).
The alert stops at once if the smart key is positioned outside the
detecting area during the Detect
and Alert stage.
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