Description And Operation: Components

Fig 1: Smart Tailgate Unit

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STG unit is installed inside the righthand side luggage side trim in the back.

STG unit uses a driving motor and operates two spindles.

It also controls the object jamming prevention by analyzing sensors inside of the anti-pinch strip.

Fig 2: Power Latch And Power Closing Unit

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STG latch assembly consists of power latch(A) and power closing unit(B).

STG latch assembly is installed at the end of the tailgate and operates power lock/unlock mode under the STG unit control.

Fig 3: STG Spindle Components

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STG spindle controls the tailgate's opening and closing using the torque of the motor inside.

Recognize the tailgate's driving direction by sending motor's revolving direction signal inside of spindle to STG unit.

Fig 4: Anti-Pinch Strip

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APS is installed on the left and right side of the tailgate and detects jamming of an object during Smart Tailgate closing operation.

When jamming is detected, STG unit will immediately reverse tailgate to full open status.

Antipinch strip does not operate when tailgate is fully closed or fully open, is stationary or while opening.

Fig 5: Wireless Transmitter

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Tailgate will start the Power Opening function when the tailgate opening button on the wireless transmitter is pressed for more than 1.0 second.

If the button is pressed when the tailgate is opening or closing, the tailgate will move in reverse direction.

Fig 6: Loosening Overhead Console Switch Bolts

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If the overhead console switch is pushed the tailgate will operate power opening function.

Fig 7: Smart Tailgate Inside Switch

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If the switch inside of the tailgate is pushed, the tailgate will start the power closing function.

Fig 8: Smart Tailgate Buzzer

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When an obstacle is detected or power function is not performed properly in accordance to the user's order, the alarming buzzer will sound for 3 times.

And when power function is performed properly, the alarming buzzer will sound twice.