Entering the vehicle
As the closing tailgate reaches its lowest
position, it will ‘soft close’ to the fully closed
position. If the vehicle was previously locked,
all doors will re-lock automatically to the
previous locked state and the alarm will
re-arm.The hazard warning lamps will flash to
confirm the lock status. An audible
POWERED TAILGATE OPENING
HEIGHT
The maximum opening height can be set as
required. This is useful in parking areas with
low ceiling heights or just for ease of use.
1. Open the tailgate to the position which you
want to set as the maximum height. Press
any tailgate control to stop movement at
the required position. Final position can be
achieved manually if required.
confirmation may also be given.
Note: If a tailgate switch is pressed while the
tailgate is opening or closing, all movement will
stop. However, if a switch is pressed during the
‘soft close’ stage, the open request will be
ignored.
2. Ensure that the tailgate is stationary for at
least three seconds.
3. Press and hold the tailgate close switch for
ten seconds to set the maximum opening
height.
Before operating the tailgate, ensure
that anyone in the vicinity does not
have any part of their body in a
position where it could be trapped.
Note that the ‘soft close’ action does
not incorporate object detection.
Death or serious injury could occur,
even with an object detection system.
4. Close the tailgate, then open again to check
that it opens to the programmed height.
Note: If, after performing part 3 of the process
the tailgate closes automatically, the required
height has not been set. Repeat the process
ensuring that all steps are adhered to.
Object detection while opening: If an object is
detected that would interfere with the tailgate
opening, tailgate movement will stop. Remove
any obstructions and press the tailgate switch
again to open.
To reset the maximum opening height, repeat
the process, but when the tailgate reaches its
current programmed height, manually move it
to the fully open position before pressing and
holding the button.
Object detection while closing: If an object is
detected that would interfere with the tailgate
closing, tailgate movement will stop and then
reverse a short distance. An audible warning
will be given to indicate a mislock. Remove any
obstructions and press the tailgate switch
again to close.
PROGRAMMED POSITION LOSS
The powered tailgate may lose its position
memory if there are multiple object detections
or if battery voltage is low. Powered operation
may be inhibited. To reset the tailgate;
While the tailgate is open, the locking
platform and latch are exposed. Do not
manually close the latch as it may also
automatically ‘soft close’ and trap items
or body parts.
1. Manually close the tailgate.
2. Press a release switch.
3. Allow the tailgate to power fully open or to
the previously set position.
4. Press and release the close switch.
5. Allow the tailgate to power close fully.
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