Hyundai Santa Fe: Power Liftgate / Emergency liftgate safety release

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2024 Owner's Manual / Convenience features / Exterior features / Power Liftgate / Emergency liftgate safety release

To unlock and open the liftgate manually from inside the luggage compartment, perform the following procedure:

1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key into the opening at the bottom of the liftgate.

2. Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the liftgate.

3. Push the liftgate to open.

WARNING

For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency liftgate safety release latch in the vehicle and how to open the liftgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
No one, including animals, should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the event of an accident.
Use the release latch for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.

Resetting the power liftgate

In some circumstances resetting the power liftgate operation may need to be performed. Some instances where resetting the power liftgate may be required include: When the 12-volt battery is recharged When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled after removal or replacement When the related fuse is reinstalled after removal or replacement 1...

Smart liftgate

On a vehicle equipped with a smart key, the liftgate can be opened with handsfree activation using the smart liftgate system. Using smart liftgate The hands-free smart liftgate system can be opened automatically when the following conditions are met: The smart liftgate option is enabled in the Settings menu in the infotainment system screen...

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