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Features of your vehicle Tailgate
Tailgate
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate opened, 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
opened, keep the air vents and all win
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dows open so that additional outside air
comes into the vehicle.
Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear
cargo area where no restraints are avail
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able. To avoid injury in the event of an
accident or sudden stops, occupants
should always be properly restrained.
Opening the tailgate
The tailgate is locked or unlocked when
all doors are locked or unlocked with the
key, folding key, smart key or central
door lock/unlock switch.
1. To unlock the tailgate only, press the
tailgate unlock button on the folding
key or smart key for approximately 1
second.
2. To open the tailgate, press the handle
and pull it up.
3. With the smart key in your possession,
press the tailgate handle switch and
open the tailgate. (if equipped)
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 prop
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erly due to freezing conditions.
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 tailgate
before driving your vehicle. Possible
damage may occur to the tailgate gas
lifters and attaching hardware if the tail
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gate is not closed prior to driving.
Closing the tailgate
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