2009 Hyundai Veracruz Owner's Manual - Page 105

Features of your vehicle • When the power ON/OFF button is OFF (not depressed), the power tailgate can not be controlled with the sub control button or tailgate handle switch, and if the sub control button is pushed, the chime sounds once. However, the tailgate may be opened manually by pressing the tailgate handle switch and lifting the tailgate upward. The tailgate may be manually closed by pushing the tailgate downward. WARNING Make sure there are no people or objects around the tailgate before operating the power tailgate. Wait until the tailgate is open fully and stopped before loading or unloading cargo or passengers from the vehicle. • If the power tailgate is operated again while the tailgate is closing, the tailgate is automatically opened fully. • If the power tailgate is operated again while the tailgate is opening, the tailgate is automatically closed completely. However, if the power tailgate control button is pressed again when the tailgate is open less than 10 degrees, the tailgate will continue to open. Power tailgate non-opening conditions The power tailgate will not open automatically, but will close under the following conditions. If the main or sub control button is pushed for power opening operation, the chime sounds once. When the ignition switch is in the ON position, 1. Vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h). 2. The gearshift lever is not in P (Park). WARNING Make sure the tailgate is closed firmly before driving. If the tailgate is open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. • If the power tailgate is not closed and latched completely after power closing operation, the chime sounds 3 times. • If the power tailgate is operated while the tailgate is in partially opened position (less than 10 degrees), the tailgate is automatically opened fully. If the power tailgate is operated while the tailgate is in half-opened position (more than 10 degrees), the tailgate is automatically closed completely. WARNING Even though the power ON/OFF button is in the OFF (not depressed) position, the tailgate will still be propelled upward by mechanical force if the tailgate is manually opened more than 10 degrees beyond the fully closed position. In addition, if the tailgate is manually closed to the secondary latch position, the tailgate will be electrically moved to the fully latched position. Make sure that face, arms, hands, and other obstructions are safely out of the way before operating the tailgate. 4 24