Description And Operation: Description: Components

Fig 1: Locating Smart Tailgate Unit (STG Unit)

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

STG unit operates two spindle drive motors.

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

Fig 2: Locating STG Latch Assembly

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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: Locating STG Latch Assembly And Power Closing Unit

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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: View Of Anti-Pinch Strip

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APS is installed on the left and right hand sides 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.

Anti-pinch 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 shortly while the power tailgate is opening or closing, the power tailgate will stop its movement.

If the button is pressed for 1.0 second while the power tailgate is opening or closing, the power tailgate will reverse its direction.

Fig 6: Crash Pad Lower Panel Switch

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If the crash pad lower panel switch is pushed for 1.0 second, the tailgate will operate power opening or closing function.

If the crash pad lower panel switch is pressed shortly while the power tailgate is opening or closing, the power tailgate will stop its movement.

If the crash pad lower panel switch is pressed for 1.0 second while the power tailgate is opening or closing, the power tailgate will reverse its direction.

Fig 7: View Of 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: Removing 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.