The liftgate can be opened with notouch activation satisfying all the conditions below.
✽ NOTICE
• The Smart Liftgate does not operate when:
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and
locked, and is continuously detected.
- The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked,
and 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.
1. Setting
To activate the Smart Liftgate, go to User Settings Mode and select Smart Liftgate on the LCD display.
❈ For more details, refer to “LCD Display” in this chapter.

2. Detect and Alert
If you are positioned in the detecting area (50 ~100 cm (20 ~ 40 inches) behind the vehicle) carrying a smart key, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound for about 3 seconds to alert you the smart key has been detected and the liftgate will open.
✽ NOTICE
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 warning lights and chime starts to operate, leave the detecting area with the smart key. The liftgate will stay closed.

3. Automatic opening
The hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound 2 times and then the liftgate will slowly open.
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 to deactivate the Smart liftgate function when washing your vehicle.
Otherwise, the liftgate may open inadvertently.
WARNING
Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out when opening the liftgate as this could cause serious injury.
✽ NOTICE
The 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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