Tailgate
Locking and unlocking
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The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by
using the central door lock switch (driver
side), the keyless entry system or the keyless
operation system.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 3-3.
CAUTION
When driving with a child in the rear seat,
please use the child protection to prevent
accidental door opening which may cause an
accident.
Tailgate
WARNING
Before driving, make sure the tailgate is
securely closed.
It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
enter the cabin. You cannot see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and
even death.
And also, if the tailgate opens while driv-
ing, luggage may fall off. This could result
in a serious accident.
The luggage compartment is not designed
to let people ride. Do not let people ride or
children play there. This could result in a
serious accident.
When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure of the surrounding safety and
keep enough space for back and upper of
the vehicle and be careful not to hit your
head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
When there is a build up of snow or ice, it
should be removed before opening the tail-
gate. If you open the tailgate without
removing it, there is a possibility that the
tailgate may close suddenly due to the
weight of that snow or ice.
When you open the tailgate make sure
that the tailgate is opened fully and
remains fully open. If you only open the
tailgate halfway, there is a risk that the
tailgate may drop and slam shut. If you
open the tailgate while your vehicle is
parked on an incline, it is more difficult to
do so than on the flat and also it may sud-
denly open or drop and slam shut. When
using the height memory of the electric
tailgate, the tailgate will open only to the
set position.
CAUTION
Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage.
The heat from the exhaust could cause burns.
To avoid damage to the tailgate, make sure
the area above and behind the tailgate is
clear before opening it.
WARNING
NOTE
Gas struts (A) are installed to support the
tailgate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the
tailgate.
• Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
Locking and unlocking the tail-
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