Description & Operation: Description: Components

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PTGM is installed inside the right-hand side luggage side trim in the back.

PTGM operates two spindle drive motors.

It also controls the anti-pinching function by analyzing anti-pinch sensor and the hall 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 liftgate and operates power lock/unlock mode under the PTGM control.

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PTG spindle controls the liftgate's opening and closing using the torque of the motor inside.

Recognize the liftgate'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 righthand sides of the liftgate and detects jamming of an object during Power Liftgate closing operation.

When jamming is detected, PTGM will immediately reverse liftgate to full open status.

Antipinch strip does not operate when liftgate is fully closed or fully open, is stationary or while opening.

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Liftgate will start the Power Opening function when the liftgate opening button on the wireless transmitter is pressed for more than 1.0 second.

If the button is pressed shortly while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will stop its movement.

If the button is pressed for 1.0 second while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will reverse its direction.

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If the side crash pad switch is pushed for 1.0 second, the liftgate will operate power opening or closing function.

If the side crash pad switch is pressed shortly while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will stop its movement.

If the side crash pad switch is pressed for 1.0 second while the power liftgate is opening or closing, the power liftgate will reverse its direction.

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If the switch inside of the liftgate is pushed, the liftgate 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.