Convenience features
WARNING
NOTICE
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.
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.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate lid com-
pletely closed whilst the vehicle is in
motion. If it is left open or ajar, poi-
sonous exhaust gases containing
carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle and serious illness or death
may result.
Make sure your hands, feet and oth-
er parts of your body are safely out
of the way before closing the tail-
gate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail-
gate latch and striker whilst closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail-
gate's latch.
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 proper-
ly restrained.
5-34
English 
