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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, smart key or
central door lock switch.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle
up.
• Only the tailgate is unlocked if the
tailgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed. Once the tailgate is
opened and then closed, the tail-
gate is locked automatically.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure
that the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
TAILGATE
CAUTION
- Tailgate lift
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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WARNING
- Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available.
Occupants should always be
properly restrained.