Hyundai Santa Fe: Opening the tailgate

- The 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 tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle switch and pulling the handle up.
- Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tailgate unlock button on the transmitter or smart key is pressed for about 1 second, or the 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.
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make sure no objects or people are near the rear of the vehicle when opening the tailgate.
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.
Tailgate
...
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched. WARNING - Exhaust fumes If you drive with the tailgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust ...
See also:
Description and Operation
OBD-II review 1. Overview The California Air Resources Board (CARB) began regulation of On Board Diagnostics (OBD) for vehicles sold in California beginning with the 1988 model year. The first phase, OBD-I, ...
Limitation of Active ECO operation
If the following conditions occur while Active ECO is operating, the system operation is limited even though there is no change in the ECO indicator. When the coolant temperature is low: The system will ...
Outside Rear View Components and Components Location
Component Location 1. Outside rear view mirror ...
