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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
To open or close the power tailgate, do the
following:
Press the unlock button twice and unlock all
doors and the tailgate first. Then, press and
hold the tailgate button for about one second.
The beeper sounds and some exterior light
flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
To open or close the power tailgate, press the
tailgate button in the instrument panel for
about one second. The beeper sounds and
some exterior lights flash.
To reverse direction while the power tailgate is
in operation, press the button again. The
beeper sounds three times and the tailgate
reverses direction.
■Remote Transmitter
1Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate
If the power tailgate meets resistance while opening
or closing, the auto reverse feature reverses the
direction. Three beeps sound.
The auto reverse function stops sensing when the
tailgate is almost closed to make sure that it fully
closes.
Do not touch the sensors located on both sides of the
tailgate. The power tailgate does not close if you
touch either sensor when you are trying to close the
tailgate.
Be careful not to scratch the sensors with a sharp
object. If scratched, they can be damaged, and the
power tailgate closing feature malfunctions.
Tailgate
Button
■Power Tailgate Button
Power Tailgate Button

uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
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Press the button on the tailgate to close the
power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power
tailgate is closing, it stops and reverses
direction.
If you manually close the power tailgate to a half latched position, it fully latches
automatically.
■Power Tailgate Close Button
1Power Tailgate Close Button
If you push the tailgate release button inside the
handle while the tailgate is automatically opening or
closing, the power tailgate operation stops. Use
caution if the tailgate stops in the middle of either
operation. It may suddenly swing up or down.
Power
Tailgate
Close
Button
■Auto-Closer
1Auto-Closer
The auto-closer feature does not activate if you push
the tailgate open handle while the power tailgate is
closing.
Do not put any force on the tailgate while the power
tailgate is latching.
Keep your hands away from the tailgate when you
manually close the tailgate and let it latch
automatically. It is dangerous to put your hands
around the tailgate as it starts to latch itself.

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uuOpening and Closing the TailgateuOpening/Closing the Power Tailgate
Controls
This feature automatically lowers the power tailgate when there is a possibility that
the fully opened power tailgate can fall down by its own weight (for example, by
snow on the tailgate). the beeper sounds while the power tailgate lowers.■Power Tailgate Fail Detection
1Power Tailgate Fail Detection
If you try to manually close the power tailgate
immediately after it fully opens, the power tailgate
fail detection may activate.
Once the power tailgate fail detection activates, wait
until the power tailgate fully closes. Keep away from
the power tailgate when it is in motion.
If the power tailgate fail detection constantly
activates, consult a dealer.

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Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the ACCESSORY mode with the
ENGINE START/STOP button:
•Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
•Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
•Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system with the keyless
access remote.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, or hood are opened
without the key, remote transmitter or keyless access remote.■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all of the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system. The
system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.
1Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity SystemuSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
•The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
•The hood is closed.
•All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, remote
transmitter, or keyless access system.■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is cancelled when the vehicle is unlocked using the keyless
remote, or set the power mode to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off
at the same time.
1Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master
door lock switch.•Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate
button in the instrument panel.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.

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uuAdjusting the SeatsuRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
1.Store the center seat belt buckle into the
pocket in the rear seat-back.
2.Lower the head restraints to their lowest
positions.
3.Pull the release lever and fold down the
seat-back.
■Folding Down the Rear Seats
1Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the cargo area.
Never drive with the seat-back folded down and the
tailgate open.
2Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 63
To lock the seat-back upright, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning the seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, make sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly.
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Make sure all items in the cargo area or items
extending to the rear seats are properly
secured. Loose items can fly forward if you have
to brake hard.
Pocket
Release
Lever

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Interior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsInterior Lights
■ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors or the tailgate is open or
closed.■Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations:
•When any of the doors or the tailgate is
opened.
•You unlock the driver’s door.
•When the power mode is set to VEHICLE
OFF (LOCK).
•When any of the doors and the tailgate are
closed, then you press each (map light)
button.■OFF
The interior lights remain off regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
■Interior Light Switches
1Interior Light Switches
In the door activated position, the interior lights fade
out and go off about 30 seconds after the doors and
the tailgate are closed.
The lights go off after 30 seconds in the following
situations:•When you unlock the driver’s door but do not open
it.•When you set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK) but do not open a door.
You can change the interior lights dimming time.
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The interior lights go off immediately in the following
situations:•When you lock the driver’s door.•When you close the driver’s door in ACCESSORY
mode.•When you set the power mode to ON.
If you leave any of the doors or the tailgate open with
the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), the interior
lights go off after about 15 minutes.
Door Activated
PositionOff
On

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uuInterior Lights/Interior Convenience ItemsuInterior Lights
Controls
The map lights can be turned on and off by
pressing the (map light) button.■ON
The light comes on regardless of whether the
tailgate is open or closed.■Door activated
The light comes on when you open the
tailgate, and goes off when closed.■OFF
The light stays off with or without opening the
tailgate.
■Map Lights
1Map Lights
When the interior light switch is in the door activated
position and any door is open, the map light will not
go off when you press the (map light) button.
Front
Rear■Cargo Area LightDoor Activated
Position
OffOn