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Convenient features of your vehicle
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
Before attempting to open the tail-
gate, make sure the vehicle is in P
(Park). To open the tailgate, perform
the following:
1. Unlock the vehicle using either the
remote key fob (Key Start vehi-
cles), the Smart Key (Push Button
Start vehicles), or the Unlock but-
ton on the driver side armrest.
2. From outside the vehicle, press
the tailgate handle.
Closing the tailgate
Lower the tailgate lid and press down
until it locks. To be sure the tailgate
lid is securely fastened, always
check by trying to pull it up again
without pressing the tailgate handle
button.
Information
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving your vehi-
cle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate struts and mounting
hinges if the tailgate is not closed
prior to driving.
NOTICE
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The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
WARNING
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