The liftgate can be opened with notouch activation satisfying all the conditions below.

NOTICE

The smart liftgate does not operate when:

The smart key is detected within 15 seconds after the doors are closed and locked, and is continuously detected.
A door is not locked or closed.
The smart key is in the vehicle.

Setting
- Instrument cluster
  
  Select 'User Settings → Door→ Smart Liftgate'.
- Infotainment system (if equipped) Select 'Setup → Vehicle → Door → Smart Liftgate'.
NOTICE

The infotainment system may change after software updates. For more information, refer to the user's manual provided in the infotainment system and the quick reference guide.
Detect and Alert

If you are positioned in the detecting area (20 ~ 39 inches (50 ~ 100 cm) behind the vehicle) carrying a smart key, the hazard warning lights will blink and chime will sound for about 3 seconds to alert you the smart key has been detected and the liftgate will open.

NOTICE

Do not approach the detecting area if you do not want the liftgate to open. If you have unintentionally entered the detecting area and the hazard warning lights and chime starts to operate, leave the detecting area with the smart key. The liftgate will stay closed.
Automatic opening

The hazard warning lights will blink and chime will sound 2 times and then the liftgate will slowly open.

WARNING

Make certain that you close the liftgate before driving your vehicle.
Make sure nobody or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing the liftgate.
Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not fall out when opening the liftgate on a slope way. It may cause serious injury.
Make sure to deactivate the smart liftgate function when washing your vehicle.

Otherwise, the liftgate may open inadvertently.
The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children may inadvertently open the smart liftgate while playing around the rear area of the vehicle.