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Vehicle Specifications

How to Use the Smart Trunk

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The trunk can be opened using Notouch activation if all the conditions below are met.

  • 15 seconds have passed and all doors are closed and locked
  • The smart key has been in the detection area for more than 3 seconds.

✽ NOTICE

• Smart Trunk does not operate when:
- A smart key is detected inside within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is continuously detected.
- A smart key is detected inside within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is 60 in. (1.5 m) from the front door handles. (for vehicles with Welcome Light)
- The door is not locked or closed.
- The smart key is inside the vehicle.

1. Setting

You can activate or deactivate Smart Trunk by selecting "Settings → Vehicle → Door → Smart Trunk" from the Settings menu on the infotainment system screen.

2. Detection and Warning

If you are within the detection area (20 to 40 in. (50 to 100 cm) behind the vehicle) carrying the smart key, the hazard warning lights will flash and a warning sound will be heard for about 3 seconds to alert you that the smart key has been detected and the trunk will open.

✽ NOTICE

Do not approach the detection area if you do not want the trunk to open. If you accidentally enter the detection area and the warning light and chime start operating, leave the detection area with the smart key. The trunk will remain closed.

3. Automatic Opening

The hazard warning lights will flash and the horn will sound twice, and then the trunk will open slowly.

Make sure you close the trunk before driving the vehicle.

Make sure there are no people or objects around the trunk before opening or closing the trunk.

Do not forget to deactivate the smart trunk function when washing the vehicle. Otherwise, the trunk may open unintentionally.

WARNING

Make sure objects behind the cargo area do not fall out when opening the trunk, as this may result in serious injury.

✽ NOTICE

The key must be kept out of the reach of children. Children may accidentally open the Smart Trunk while playing at the rear of the vehicle.

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