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Automatic operation
When the accelerator pedal is depressed slowly while all of the following conditions are met,
the Electric parking brake is automatically released.
The Plug-in Hybrid EV System is operating.
The select position is in the “D” (DRIVE) or the “R” (REVERSE) position.
The driver’s seat belt is fastened.
3. How to open hood
1) Pull the hood lock release handle towards you to unlock the hood.
2) Raise the hood while pressing the safety lock.
3) Support the hood by inserting the support bar in its slot.
4. How to open liftgate
NOTE:
The liftgate cannot be pulled up when you do not open it as soon as the liftgate open switch is pressed.
In this case, push the liftgate open switch once again and pull up the liftgate.
When the 12V starter battery is weak or dead or disconnect to terminal the Electric parking brake cannot be
applied or released.
・To open from outside
Unlocking the liftgate, push the liftgate open switch (A) and pull up the liftgate.
Power liftgate can be auto opened by pressing the open switch (A).
The Power liftgate can be closed by pressing the close switch (B) on the inside of the Power liftgate.
・To open from inside
The inside liftgate release is designed to provide a way to open the liftgate in the case of a discharged 12V starter
battery.
1) Open the trim cap (A) inside of the liftgate.
2) Move the lever (B) to push out on the liftgate to open it.