Features of your vehicle
TAILGATE
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NOTICE
Unlock
Closing the tailgate
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
Lock
WARNING
WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
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CAUTION
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win-
dows open so that additional out-
side air comes into the vehicle.
Opening the tailgate
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attached
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter or driver's (or
passenger’s) door lock button. (if
equipped with central door lock sys-
tem)
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.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pulling up the handle.
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