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Features of your vehicle Tailgate
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
䳜 The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the transmitter (or
smart key) or central door lock
switch.
䳜 If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
and pulling it up.
䳜 When all doors are lock if the tail
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gate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed for more than 1
second, the tailgate is unlocked.
Once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate is locked
automatically.
* There is not the key hole.
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
Make certain that you close the tail
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gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate gas lifters and attached
hardware if the tailgate is not closed
prior to driving.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely