Tailgate
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Locking and unlocking
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Refer to “Keyless operation system” on page
3-6.
Refer to “Central door locks” on page 3-15.
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After unlocking the tailgate, pull the tailgate
handle lever (A) and pull up the tailgate.
The tailgate can also be opened from inside
the vehicle.
It is designed to provide a way to open the
tailgate in the case of a discharged battery.
1. Insert the cloth-covered tip of a straight
blade (or minus) screwdriver into the
notch of the lid (A) inside of the tailgate
and pry gently to open the lid.
2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it.
Operating the tailgate (Except
for the electric tailgate)
To open from outside the vehicle
CAUTION
When operating the tailgate handle lever (A),
put your fingers to the position shown in the
illustration and be careful not to pinch your
fingers in the lever.
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: Front of the vehicle
NOTE
The tailgate cannot be pulled up when you
do not open it as soon as the tailgate handle
lever is pulled. In this case, pull the tailgate
handle lever once again and pull up the tail-
gate.
The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To open from inside the vehicle
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