TAILGATE
Opening the tailgate
Closing the tailgate
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
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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.
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• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter
(or smart key) or central door lock
switch.
Lower and push down the tailgate
firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is
securely latched.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the tailgate lift cylinders and
attaching hardware if the tailgate
is not closed prior to driving.
WARNING
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle and
pulling it up.
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before
closing the tailgate.
• When all doors are lock if the tail-
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.
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