Features of your vehicle
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Tailgate
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when opening
the tailgate.
Make certain that you close the tail
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gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate gas lifters and attached
hardware if the tailgate is not closed
prior to driving.
Closing the tailgate
䳜 To close the tailgate, lower and
push down the tailgate firmly.
Make sure that the tailgate is
securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are safely
out of the way before closing the
tailgate.
Exhaust fumes
The tailgate lid should be always
kept completely closed whilst the
vehicle is in motion. If it is left open
or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases
may enter the car and serious ill
-
ness or death may result.
Make sure nothing is near the tail
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gate latch and striker whilst closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail
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gate's latch.