2009 Hyundai Veracruz Owner's Manual - Page 99

Features of your vehicle TAILGATE ✽ NOTICE In cold and wet climates, door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions. D070200AUN Closing the tailgate To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched. WARNING The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate. OEN046011 D070100AEN-EE WARNING - Exhaust fumes If you drive with the tailgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the tailgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle. Opening the tailgate • The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter (or smart key) or central door lock switch. • Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button on the transmitter (or smart key) is pressed. Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate is locked automatically. • If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and pulling the handle up. CAUTION Make certain that you close the tailgate before driving your vehicle. Possible damage may occur to the tailgate lift cylinders and attached hardware if the tailgate is not closed prior to driving. 4 18