Power Tailgate; Power Tailgate Operating Conditions - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

Power tailgate

if equipped
Power tailgate operating
conditions
The power tailgate operates when the
gear is in P (Park) with the Engine
Start/Stop button is in the ON position.
The tailgate operates regardless of the
gear position when the engine is off.
WARNING
• Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle. Children
may operate the power tailgate that
could result in serious injury or property
damage.
• Make sure that there are no people or
objects in the path of the power tailgate
or smart tailgate before use. Serious
injury, damage to the vehicle or
damage to surrounding objects (for
example, walls, ceilings, vehicles, etc.)
may result if contact with the tailgate
occurs.
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NOTICE
• Do not close or open the power tailgate
manually. This may cause damage to
the power tailgate. If it is necessary to
close or open the power tailgate
manually when the battery is
discharged or disconnected, do not
apply excessive force.
• Do not operate the power tailgate more
than 10 times continuously when the
engine is not running. Use the power
tailgate with the engine running when
the power tailgate is used repeatedly to
prevent battery discharge.
• Do not leave the tailgate open for a long
period of time. This may drain the
battery.
• The power tailgate may not operate if
the tailgate is left open for a long time.
If it does not work, close it manually to
the end at a slow pace.
• Do not apply excessive force when the
power tailgate is operating. Doing so
could result in vehicle damage.
• Always close the tailgate before driving.
Do not grab or hold on to the tailgate
support struts or they may be
damaged. Deformation of the tailgate
support struts may result in vehicle
damage and personal injury.
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• Do not modify or repair any part of the
power tailgate by yourself. We
recommend that you contact an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer.
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