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Features of your vehicle Liftgate
door does not reopen, the ROA system
alert can occurs.
For example, after the ROA system alert
occurs, if the driver does not lock the
door, and drives again, the alert can
occur.
WARNING
The door lock system may not work if
the electrical system is compromised.
Accordingly, please train children pas
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sengers regarding how to open the car
door manually before an emergency sit
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uation arises. That way, they would be
able to open the door manually in the
event an emergency situation arises.
Liftgate
When you open the liftgate, you will see
a space where you can load the cargo.
Opening the liftgate
The liftgate is locked or unlocked when
all doors are locked or unlocked with the
key, smart key or central door lock/
unlock switch.
CAUTION
Liftgate lift
Make sure that you close the liftgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the liftgate gas
lifters and attached hardware if the lift
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gate is not closed prior to driving.
僅 Only the liftgate is unlocked if the lift
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gate unlock button on the transmitter
or smart key is pressed for approxi
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mately 1 second.
僅 If unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and pulling it
up.
僅 Once the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate locks automati
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cally. (All doors must be locked.)
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