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Features of your vehicle
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
switch.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
switch and pulling the handle up.
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the
tailgate unlock button on the trans-
mitter or smart key is pressed for
about 1 second, or the tailgate
handle button is pressed when the
smart key is detected.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE
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WARNING
The tailgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
tailgate before driving your
vehicle. Possible damage may
occur to the tailgate lift cylin-
ders and attached hardware if
the tailgate is not closed prior to
driving.
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