What is Power Tailgate on a Car? This is its Function and How it Works
The power tailgate of a car is one of the most widely used features in recent years on the latest car models. However, not everyone understands this new feature, whether in terms of meaning, function, or how it works. To help you better understand this advanced feature, let’s take a look at the following review.
What is a Power Tailgate?
A power tailgate is an advanced feature that is only available in cars and utilizes a motorized system to automatically open a hatchback or garage door. Thus, car users can open or close the car's trunk simply by pressing the available sensor or button.
Currently, several new vehicles are equipped with a power tailgate that can be operated remotely using a smart key or a button located on the dashboard or the back of the car. This feature is also equipped with a safety sensor that functions to stop the sensor connection, so if there is another object, the door movement will automatically stop.
Functions of the Power Tailgate
Here are some vital functions of the power tailgate that you need to know:
1. Provides convenience to users
As previously explained, the power tailgate is designed to make it easier for car users to automatically open and close the car's trunk by pressing smart keys from a distance. This is very helpful for drivers in bad weather conditions who want to load many or heavy items.
Thus, drivers do not need to hassle with opening or closing the trunk door when carrying heavy items or during heavy rain.
The power tailgate is also a feature that greatly assists people with disabilities and the elderly when they want to close or open the trunk, as they do not need to exert much effort.
In addition, some types of power tailgates also have additional features, such as speed control for the movement when opening or closing the trunk door, and height control for the trunk opening that can be adjusted according to the driver's needs.
2. Safety
The power tailgate can also function to reduce the risk of injury or damage to the car or objects around the car. This is because the trunk door movement will automatically stop if an object obstructs the sensor that is integrated with the safety feature.
3. Enhances aesthetic value
In addition to being functional, the automatic trunk opening and closing feature can also enhance aesthetic value as the car appears more modern.
How the Power Tailgate Works
After you understand the meaning and function of the power tailgate, you need to know how this feature works. The working mechanism is as follows.
1. Sensors and control buttons
When the driver presses the button on the smart keys remotely, the sensor system will automatically detect the command to control the trunk to open or close.
2. Motorization
In the car door, there is usually a hydraulic system or electric motor connected to the power tailgate system. This hydraulic system or electric motor is responsible for moving the trunk door up or down.
3. Security sensors
As previously explained, the power tailgate is also equipped with security sensors that function to stop the door movement when there is an obstruction, such as another object affecting the sensor connection.
4. Settings and configurations
The power tailgate has control over the speed of movement, maximum opening height settings, and automatic settings such as the trunk door closing if there is no interaction or after a few seconds.
For those of you who own a car without a power tailgate feature, you can install this feature in your car using services from the nearest Daihatsu workshop.
