Features of your vehicle
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Opening the tailgate
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter or central door
lock switch. (if equipped)
• The tailgate can also be locked and
unlocked with the key if the vehicle is
equipped with a key hole on the tail-
gate.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle switch and
pulling the handle up. (Type A)
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pulling the handle. (Type B)
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
If your vehicle is equipped with twin
swing type tail gates, you may fully open
(if equipped) as follows ;
1. Open the tail gate.
2. Remove the pin from the bracket hole
and insert the pin into the pin hole.
3. Open the tail gate fully.
TAILGATE
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
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.
OTQ047212
OTQ047013
OTQ047013G
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Type A
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Type B
