Convenience Features
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Emergency tailgate safety release
ONE1051049N
To unlock and open the tailgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Insert a long, flat object, such as a key
into the opening at the bottom of the
tailgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open.
WARNING
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For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
tailgate safety release latch in the
vehicle and how to open the tailgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
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No one, including animals, should
be allowed to occupy the luggage
compartment of the vehicle at any
time. The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the event
of an accident.
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Use the release latch for
emergencies only. Use extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.
Smart Tailgate (if equipped)
ONE1051050
On a vehicle equipped with a smart key,
the tailgate can be opened with hands-
free activation using the smart tailgate
system.
