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Features of your vehicle Liftgate
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the lift
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gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
liftgate gas lifters and attached
hardware if the liftgate is not closed
prior to driving.
Closing the liftgate
䳜 To close the liftgate, lower and
push down the liftgate firmly.
Make sure that the liftgate is
securely latched.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
liftgate.
WARNING
Exhaust fumes
The liftgate lid should be always
kept completely closed while the
vehicle is in motion. If it is left open
or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
may enter the car and serious ill
-
ness or death may result.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the lift
-
gate latch and striker while closing
the liftgate. It may damage the lift
-
gate's latch.
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever located on the bottom of the
liftgate. When someone is inadver
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tently locked in the luggage com
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partment.
The liftgate can be opened by doing
as follows:
1. Input the mechanical key into the
hole.
2. Push the mechanical key to the
right (1).
3. Push up the liftgate.
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