Features of your vehicle
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Tailgate
Tailgate
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate
opened, you will draw dangerous
exhaust fumes into your vehicle
which can cause serious injury or
death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
opened, keep the air vents and all
windows open so that additional
outside air comes into the vehicle.
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.
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central door lock/
unlock switch.
1. To unlock the tailgate only, press
the tailgate unlock button on the
transmitter or smart key for
approximately 1 second.
2. To open the tailgate, press the
handle and pull it up.
Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate locks automati
cally. (All doors must be locked.)
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.