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Convenience Features
Resetting the power liftgate
In some circumstances resetting the
power liftgate operation may need to
be performed. Some instances where
resetting the power liftgate may be
required include:
[ When the 12-volt battery is recharged
[ When the 12-volt battery is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
[ When the related fuse is reinstalled
after removal or replacement
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1. With the ready () indicator is off
or on, put the gear in P (Park).
2. Press the power liftgate open/close
inner button (1) simultaneously until a
chime sounds.
3. Slowly close the liftgate manually.
4. Press the power liftgate open/close
outer button (2). The power liftgate
will open with a chime sound. Wait
until the liftgate fully opens to
complete resetting. If the liftgate
stops before it is fully open, resetting
cannot be completed.
Information
If the power liftgate does not operate
properly after the above procedure, have
the system inspected by an authorized.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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To unlock and open the liftgate manually
from inside the luggage compartment,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the cover at the bottom of
the liftgate.
2. Slide the latch in the direction of the
arrow to unlock the liftgate.
3. Push the liftgate to open.
WARNING
[ For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release latch in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
[ No one, including animals, should
be allowed to occupy the luggage
compartment of the vehicle at any
time. The luggage compartment is a
very dangerous location in the event
of an accident.
[ Use the release latch for
emergencies only. Use extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.
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To Defrost Inside Windshield
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1. Set the fan speed to the highest
(extreme right) position.
2. Set the temperature to the extreme
hot (HI) position.
3. Press the defroster button (
).
4. Fresh mode will be selected
automatically.
Check to make sure the air intake control
is in Fresh mode. If the air intake control
indicator light is illuminated, press the
button once to enable Fresh mode
(indicator light OFF).
If the
position is selected, lower fan
speed is adjusted to a higher fan speed.
Defogging Logic
To reduce the probability of fogging
up the inside of the windshield, the air
intake or air conditioning are controlled
automatically according to certain
conditions such as
positions. To
cancel or reset the defogging logic, do
the following.
1. Press the Start/Stop button to the ON
position.
2. Press the defroster button (
) or
().
3. While pressing the air conditioning
button (A/C), press the air intake
control button at least 5 times within
3 seconds.
The air intake control button indicator
will blink 3 times to indicate that the
defogging logic has been disabled.
Repeat the steps again to re-enable the
defogging logic.
If the battery has been discharged or
disconnected, it resets to the defog logic
status.