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Features of your vehicle
TAILGATE
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the tail-
gate unlock button on the transmitter or
smart key is pressed for approximately
1 second or the tailgate handle switch
is pressed with the smart key in your
possession.
■ 3 Door and 5 Door
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
• Once the tailgate is opened and then
closed, the tailgate locks automatically.
(All doors must be locked.)
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■ Wagon
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NOTICE
❈ The actual luggage room in the vehicle may
differ from the illustration.
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgate
Lower and push down the tailgate firmly.
Make sure that the tailgate is securely
latched.
WARNING
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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WARNING
Opening the tailgate
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing 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.
CAUTION
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.
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