Features of your vehicle
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Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
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WARNING -
Tailgate
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
The tailgate should always be kept
completely closed while the vehicle
is in motion. If it is left open or ajar,
poisonous exhaust gases may
enter the car resulting in serious ill-
ness or death to the occupants. See
additional warnings concerning
exhaust gases on page 4-2.
WARNING - Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
WARNING
• In cold and wet climates, door
lock and door mechanisms may
not work properly due to freezing
conditions. Be sure that all the
doors are securely closed before
driving the vehicle.
• When jacking up the vehicle to
change a tire or repair the vehicle,
do not operate the tailgate. This
could cause the tailgate to close
improperly.
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