Convenient Features
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WARNING
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Do not hold on to or try to pull on
the liftgate strut. Be aware that the
deformation of the liftgate strut may
cause vehicle damage and risk of injury.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with an
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate
inside the vehicle.
To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following steps:
1. Insert the mechanical key from the
key fob or a small screwdriver into the
slot at the bottom of the liftgate inside
the luggage compartment.
2. Slide the key or screwdriver to the
right to engage the safety release
lever.
3. Push the liftgate outward and upward.
WARNING
•
Be aware of the location of the
emergency liftgate safety release
lever in your vehicle and know how
to open the liftgate using the safety
release lever.
•
No one 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 a crash.
•
Use the release lever for emergencies
only. Use extreme caution, especially
while the vehicle is in motion.