Features of your vehicle
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Closing the tailgate
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.
Power tailgate (if equipped)
Detailed information for the power
tailgate is described in the following
"Power sliding door and power tail-
gate" section.
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WARNING - Exhaust
fumes
Driving with the tailgate open is
not advisable. Dangerous
exhaust fumes can enter the
passenger compartment and
harm vehicle occupants. If you
must drive with the tailgate
opened, keep the air vents and
all windows open so that addi-
tional outside air can enter.
WARNING - Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available.
Occupants should always be
properly restrained.