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Using Smart Liftgate
The hands-free smart liftgate system
can be opened automatically when the
following conditions are met:
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The Smart Liftgate option is
enabled in the instrument cluster or
infotainment system.
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The smart liftgate is activated and
ready 15 seconds after all the doors
are closed and locked.
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The smart liftgate will open when
the smart key is detected in the area
behind the vehicle for 3 seconds.
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The smart liftgate will NOT operate when:
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A door is not locked or closed.
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The smart key is detected within
15 seconds from when the doors were
closed and locked.
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The smart key is detected within
15 seconds after the doors are closed
and locked, and within 60 in. (1.5 m)
from the front door handles. (for
vehicles equipped with Welcome Light).
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The smart key is in the vehicle.
1. Settings
To use smart liftgate, it must be
enabled from the Settings menu in
the instrument cluster or infotainment
system. Select:
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Liftgate (for cluster type)
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Liftgate (for infotainment system
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2. Detect and Alert
The smart liftgate detecting area
extends approximately 20-40 in. (50-
100 cm) behind the vehicle. If you are
positioned in the detecting area and
are carrying the smart key, the hazard
warning lights will blink and the chime
will sound to alert you that the smart
liftgate will open.
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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, move
away from the area behind the vehicle
with the smart key. The liftgate will
remain closed.
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The infotainment system may change
after software updates. For more
information, refer to the user's manual
provided in the infotainment system
and the quick reference guide.
3. Automatic opening
After the hazard warning lights blink
and the chime sounds 6 times, the
smart liftgate will open.