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Power tailgate operating conditions
The power tailgate operates when 
the gear is in P (Park) with the READY 
indicator on. However, the power tailgate 
will operate regardless of the gear 
position when the READY indicator is 
off. Also, the tailgate can be opened only 
when vehicle speed is below 3 km/h (1.8 
mph).
For safety, before attempting to open or 
close the tailgate, make sure the vehicle 
is in P (Park).
 WARNING
•  Never leave children or animals 
unattended in your vehicle. Children 
may operate the power tailgate. 
Doing so can result in injury to 
themselves or others and can 
damage the vehicle.
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Make sure that there are no people 
or objects in the path of the power 
tailgate or smart tailgate prior to 
use. Serious injury, damage to the 
vehicle or damage to surrounding 
objects (for example, walls, ceilings, 
vehicles, etc.) may result if contact 
with the tailgate occurs.
NOTICE
•  Do not close or open the tailgate 
manually. This may cause damage 
to the power tailgate. If it is 
necessary to close or open the 
tailgate manually when the battery is 
discharged or disconnected, do not 
apply excessive force.
•  Do not operate the power tailgate 
more than 10 times continuously 
when the READY indicator is off. Use 
the power tailgate with the READY 
indicator on when the power tailgate 
is used repeatedly to prevent battery 
discharge.
•  Do not leave the power tailgate open 
for a long period of time. This may 
drain the battery.
•  Do not apply excessive force when 
the power tailgate is operating. 
Doing so could result in vehicle 
damage.
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Do not grab or hold on to the tailgate 
support struts at any time. Damage 
to the tailgate support struts could 
result. Deformation of the tailgate 
support struts may cause vehicle 
damage and personal injury may 
occur.