System Components

Fig 1: PTG Unit

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PTG unit is located in rear left luggage side trim.

PTG drive unit drive the two actuators (Spindles) by measuring the driving motors.

Anti pinch strips (ATS) does not contain any hall sensor. PTG controls the anti trap function by resistance analysis in the ATS.

Fig 2: Power Latch And Power Closing Unit

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PTG latch assembly is consist of Power Latch (A) and Power Closing Unit (B).

Power latch is located in the lower part of tail gate panel.

Fig 3: PTG Spindle Components

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PTG spindle open and close the tailgate by driving the motor.

Fig 4: Anti-Pinch Strip

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During power closing or cinching, the PTG system shall reverse to full open if an anti-pinch strip signal is received. However, the anti-pinch strips will not work when the Tailgate is idle in the full closed, full open, or stopped positions.

Fig 5: SMK (Smart Key)

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Push the power tailgate open of the SMK more than 0.5s to open the power tailgate. Power Open operation shall be reversed when an additional Open/Close signal is received during power opening.

Fig 8: Tailgate Buzzer

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When a power operation cannot be performed as requested or if the Tailgate operation was requested via Interior switch or RKE/SMK.