Description & Operation: Description: Components

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PTGM is installed inside the left side luggage side trim in the back.

PTGM operates two spindle drive motors.

It also controls the anti-pinching function by analyzing the hall sensor and anti-pinch sensor in the spindle.

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

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

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PTG 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 PTGM.

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APS (Anti-pinch strip) is installed on the left and right sides of the Tailgate and detects jamming of an object during Power Tailgate closing operation.

When jamming is detected, PTGM 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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.