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Opening
Opening From The Outside
When unlocked, the liftgate can be opened
from outside the vehicle by pushing the
external liftgate release switch. Push the
switch until you hear a “click.”
The liftgate can also be opened by quickly
pushing the liftgate release button on the key
fob twice.
External Liftgate Release Switch
The turn signal indicators will blink and the
interior lights will turn on when the liftgate is
opened. They turn off automatically when the
liftgate is closed.
The lights turn off automatically after a few
minutes if the liftgate is left open.
Opening From The Inside
When the liftgate is locked, it can be opened
from inside the vehicle by lifting the interior lift
-
gate release button on the driver’s door panel
trim.
NOTE:
A signal will chime while the liftgate is opening
or closing.
You can stop the liftgate from moving by
pushing the interior liftgate release button
again.
Interior Liftgate Release
Liftgate Emergency Opening
There is a panel on the luggage compartment
interior trim, next to the liftgate lock, acces
-
sible by folding down the rear seat backrest,
which allows access to the manual lock
release.
Manual Lock Release Location
Pull to release the lock.
Manual Lock Release Cord
The liftgate can now be opened manually.
1 — Interior Liftgate Release Switch
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