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Features of your vehicle Tailgate
Tailgate
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open,
you will draw dangerous exhaust
fumes into your vehicle which can
cause serious injury or death to
vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate
open, keep the air vents and all win
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dows open so that additional out
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side air comes into the vehicle.
Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the
rear cargo area where no restraints
are available. To avoid injury in the
event of an accident or sudden
stops, occupants should always be
properly restrained.
Opening the tailgate
䳜 The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the transmitter (or
smart key) or central door lock
switch.
䳜 Only the tailgate is unlocked if the
tailgate unlock button on the
transmitter or smart key is
pressed for approximately 1 sec
-
ond.
䳜 If unlocked, the tailgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
and pulling it up.
䳜 Once the tailgate is opened and
then closed, the tailgate locks
automatically. (All doors must be
locked.)
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
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