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When pushing down the lock
release switch (2), all vehicle doors
will unlock.
If the key is in the ignition switch and front door is open, the doors
will not lock even though the cen-
tral door lock switch (1) is pressed.
If the smart key is in the vehicle and any door is open, the doors
will not lock even though the cen-
tral door lock switch (1) is pressed.
WARNING
If you stay in the vehicle for a
long time while the weather is
very hot or cold, there are risks
of injuries or danger to life. Do
not lock the vehicle from the
outside when someone is in the
vehicle.
WARNING
Opening a door when something
is approaching may cause dam-
age or injury. Be careful when
opening doors and watch for
vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles
or pedestrians approaching the
vehicle in the path of the door.
WARNING
The doors should always befully closed and locked while
the vehicle is in motion. If the
doors are unlocked, the risk of
being thrown from the vehicle
in a crash is increased.
Do not pull the inner door handle of the driver's or pas-
senger's door while the vehi-
cle is moving.
WARNING
Do not leave children or ani-
mals unattended in your vehi-
cle. An enclosed vehicle can
become extremely hot, causing
death or serious injury to unat-
tended children or animals who
cannot escape the vehicle.
Children might operate features
of the vehicle that could injure
them, or they could encounter
other harm, possibly from
someone gaining entry to the
vehicle.
WARNING
Always secure your vehicle
Leaving your vehicle unlocked
increases the potential risk to
you or others from someone
hiding in your vehicle.
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To secure your vehicle, while
depressing the brake, move the
shift lever to the P (Park) posi-
tion, engage the parking brake,
and press the Engine Start/Stop
button to the OFF position, close
all windows, lock all doors, and
always take the key with you.

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Non-Powered liftgate (tailgate)
Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The liftgate (tailgate) is locked or
unlocked when all doors are locked
or unlocked with the key, transmitter,
smart key or central door lock switch.
If unlocked, the liftgate (tailgate) can be opened by pressing the
handle switch and pulling the han-
dle up.
Only the liftgate (tailgate) is unlocked if the liftgate (tailgate)
unlock button on the transmitter or
smart key is pressed for about 1
second, or the liftgate (tailgate)
handle button is pressed when the
smart key is detected.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
To close the liftgate (tailgate), lower
and push down the liftgate (tailgate)
firmly. Make sure that the liftgate
(tailgate) is securely latched.
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WARNING
The liftgate (tailgate) swings
upward. Make sure no objects
or people are near the rear of
the vehicle when opening the
liftgate (tailgate).
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the
liftgate (tailgate) before drivingyour vehicle. Possible damagemay occur to the liftgate (tail-gate) lift cylinders and attachedhardware if the liftgate (tailgate)is not closed prior to driving.

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WARNING- Exhaustfumes
Always keep the liftgate(tail-
gate) lid completely closed
while the vehicle is in motion. If
it is left open or ajar, poisonous
exhaust gases containing car-
bon monoxide (CO) may enter
the vehicle and serious illness
or death may result.
WARNING - Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
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Power liftgate (Power tailgate) (if equipped)
(1) Power liftgate (Power tailgate) open/close button (2) Power liftgate (Power tailgate)
handle switch
(3) Power liftgate (Power tailgate) inner switch

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NOTICE
When the engine is not running, the
power liftgate (power tailgate) can
be operated regardless of gear posi-
tion.
However, if ignition switch is ON
position, the power liftgate (power
tailgate) can operate when the auto-
matic shift lever is in P (Park).
Opening the liftgate (tailgate)
The power liftgate (power tailgate)
will open automatically by doing one
of the following:
Press the liftgate (tailgate) unlock
button on the transmitter or smart
key.
CAUTION
Do not close or open the powerliftgate (power tailgate) manual-ly. This may cause damage tothe power liftgate (power tail-gate). If it is necessary to closeor open the power liftgate(power tailgate) manually whenthe battery is discharged or dis-connected, do not apply exces-sive force.
WARNING
Make sure there are no people
or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before operating the
power liftgate (power tailgate).
Wait until the liftgate (tailgate) is
opened fully and stopped before
loading or unloading cargo or
passengers from the vehicle.
WARNING
Never leave children or animals
unattended in your vehicle.
Children or animals might oper-
ate the power liftgate (power
tailgate) that could result in
injury to themselves or others,
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Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) open button for approxi-
mately one second.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) open button shortly. Press the liftgate (tailgate) handle
switch carrying the smart key with
you.
Closing the liftgate (tailgate)
Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) close button for approxi-
mately one second when the lift-
gate (tailgate) is opened.
The liftgate (tailgate) will close and
lock automatically.
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For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate (power tail-
gate) close button shortly.
Press the power liftgate (powertailgate) inner switch (approximate-
ly 1 second).
The liftgate (tailgate) will close and
lock automatically.
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WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the liftgate(tail-
gate). Be aware that the defor-
mation of the part may cause
vehicle damage and a risk of
safety accident.
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How to deactivate the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)function using the smart key
1. Door lock
2. Door unlock
3. Liftgate (Tailgate) open
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If you press any button of the smart
key during the Detect and Alert
stage, the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deactivated.
Make sure to be aware of how to
deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function for emergency situ-
ations.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• If you press the door unlock but-
ton (2), the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be deacti-
vated temporarily. But, if you do
not open any door for 30 seconds,
the Smart Liftgate (Smart
Tailgate) function will be activated
again.
• If you press the liftgate (tailgate) open button (3) for more than 1
second, the liftgate (tailgate)
opens.
• If you press the door lock button (1) or liftgate (tailgate) open but-
ton (3) when the Smart Liftgate
(Smart Tailgate) function is not in
the Detect and Alert stage, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function will not be deactivated.
• In case you have deactivated the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function by pressing the smart key
button and opened a door, the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function can be activated again by
closing and locking all doors.
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Smart key
WARNING
Make certain that you close
the liftgate (tailgate) before
driving your vehicle.
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate
(tailgate) before opening or
closing the liftgate (tailgate).
Make sure objects in the rear cargo area do not come out
when opening the liftgate (tail-
gate) on the slope way. It may
cause serious injury.
Make sure to deactivate the Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
function when washing your
vehicle.
Otherwise, the liftgate (tail-
gate) may open inadvertently.
The key should be kept out of reach of children. Children
may inadvertently open the
Smart Liftgate (Smart Tailgate)
while playing around the rear
area of the vehicle.

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Power window lock button
The driver can disable the power
window switches on the rear passen-
ger's doors by pressing the power
window lock switch to the lock posi-
tion (pressed).
When the power window lock switch
is pressed:
The driver's master control canoperate all the power windows.
The front passenger's control can operate the front passenger's
power window.
The rear passenger's control can- not operate the rear passenger's
power window.
CAUTION
To prevent possible damage to the power window system,do not open or close two win-dows or more at the sametime. This will also ensure thelongevity of the fuse.
Never try to operate the main switch on the driver's doorand the individual door win-dow switch in opposing direc-tions at the same time. If this isdone, the window will stop andcannot be opened or closed.
WARNING - Windows
NEVER leave the ignition key (or smart key) in the vehicle.
NEVER leave any child unat- tended in the vehicle. Even
very young children may inad-
vertently cause the vehicle to
move, entangle themselves in
the windows, or otherwise
injure themselves or others.
Always double check to make sure all arms, hands, head
and other obstructions are
safely out of the way before
closing a window.
Do not allow children to play with the power windows. Keep
the driver’s door power win-
dow lock switch in the LOCK
position (depressed). Serious
injury can result from uninten-
tional window operation by
the child.
Do not extend any head or arms outside through the win-
dow opening while driving.
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