STGM Closing Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Kia Sorento. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Closing will start after signals from driver's console switch, tailgate inside switch, or wireless remote key (FOB) are received.
To close the tailgate, the STGM will operate the Spindle motors.
The STGM monitors the Closing angle of the tailgate by counting the pulses from the hall sensors.
The tailgate latch is put on the striker, and if the seal force is not too weak the latch will be on the Half Lock position. (latch full open → latch half lock)
After the Half Lock switch signal from the latch is received, PTGM will stop the tailgate spindle motor operation.
STGM will engage voltage to PCU and the PCU will start cinching operation until STGM receives Full Lock signal from the latch.
The tailgate is fully closed, and the latch is fully locked.