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If your vehicle is equipped with a
sunroof, you can slide or tilt your sunroof
with the sunroof switch located on the
overhead console.
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The sunroof can only be operated when
the ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ON or START position.
The sunroof can be operated for
approximately 3 minutes after the
ignition switch or Engine Start/Stop
button is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF
position. However, if the front door is
open, the sunroof cannot be operated
even within the 3 minute period.
WARNING
• Never adjust the sunroof or sunshade
while driving. This could result in loss
of control and an accident that may
cause injury, or property damage.
• Do not leave the engine running
and the key in your vehicle with
unsupervised children. Unattended
children could operate the sunroof,
which could result in serious injury.
• Do not sit on the top of the vehicle. It
may cause injury or vehicle damage.
NOTICE
Do not operate the sunroof when roof
bars are installed on the vehicle or
when there is luggage on the roof.
Sunshade
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Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight
coming through the sunroof glass.
Open or close the sunshade by hand.
Information
The sunshade opens automatically when
the sunroof glass is opened, but the
sunshade does not close automatically
when the sunroof glass is closed. Also, only
the sunshade cannot be closed when the
sunroof glass is opened.
NOTICE
Do not pull the sunshade up or down,
or apply excessive force as such action
may damage the sunshade or cause it
to malfunction.
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Closing the hood
1. Before closing the hood, check in and
around the engine compartment to
ensure the following:
- Any tools or other loose objects
are removed from the engine room
area or hood opening area
- All glove, rags, or other
combustible material is removed
from the engine compartment
- All filler caps are tightly and
correctly installed
2. Return the hood support rod to its clip
to prevent it from rattling.
3. Lower the hood until it is about 30 cm
(12in.) above the closed position and
let it drop. Make sure that it locks into
place.
4. Check that the hood has engaged
properly. If the hood can be raised
slightly, it is not properly engaged.
Open it again and close it with a little
more force.
WARNING
• Before closing the hood, ensure
all obstructions are removed from
around the hood opening.
• Always double check to be sure that
the hood is firmly latched before
driving away. Check there is no
hood open warning light or message
displayed on the instrument cluster.
Driving with the hood opened may
cause a total loss of visibility, which
might result in an accident.
• Do not move the vehicle with the
hood in the raised position, as vision
is obstructed, which might result in
an accident, and the hood could fall
or be damaged.
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
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Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and
set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
Open the tailgate by pressing the button
on the tailgate handle or by pressing the
button on the remote key or smart key.
The tailgate is damped and the support
cables will hold the tailgate in the open
position.

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Closing the tailgate
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Close the tailgate by lifting upward and
ensure that both latches are properly
engaged. This can be checked by pulling
back on the gate.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate completely
closed while the vehicle is in motion.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the tailgate
support struts and the attached
hardware, always close the tailgate
before driving.
CAUTION
Be careful not to put your hands
between the tailgate and the pickup
bed area when closing the tailgate.
Information
In cold and wet climates, the tailgate lock
mechanism may not operate properly in
extreme cold temperatures.
WARNING
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• Ensure that both cables are properly
connected and secured before using
the tailgate or applying any load on
it.
• Do not drive with the tailgate down
even at low speeds. This may result
in death or personal injury.
• Before opening either by with the
handle or remote key or smart key
check that no one is in its path of
travel.
• When removing the tailgate ensure
that the tailgate is placed face up so
that no damage can occur to the rear
camera.
WARNING
• Allowing passengers to ride in the
pickup bed or on tailgate can result
in death or serious injury in a crash.
Make sure all passengers ride in a
seat and wear a seat belt properly.
• Your vehicle should be kept locked
and keys should be kept out of
the reach of children. Parents
should teach their children about
the dangers of playing in luggage
compartments.

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Information
The fuel filler door will unlock when
Driver’s door is unlocked.
To unlock fuel filler door:
• Press the unlock button on your remote
key or smart key
• Press the Central Door unlock button
on armrest trim of driver’s door
The fuel filler door will lock when Driver’s
door is locked.
To lock fuel filler door:
• Press the lock button on your remote
key or smart key
• Press the Central Door lock button on
armrest trim of driver’s door
ÃAll doors will automatically lock after
the vehicle speed exceeds 9 mph. Fuel
filler door is also locked when vehicle
speed exceeds 9 mph.
Information
If the fuel filler door does not open
because ice has formed around it, tap
lightly or push on the door to break the
ice and release the door. Do not pry on the
door. If necessary, spray around the door
with an approved deicer fluid (do not use
radiator antifreeze) or move the vehicle to
a warm place and allow the ice to melt.
Closing the fuel filler door
1. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise until it “clicks” one time.
2. Close the fuel filler door until it is
latched securely.
Information
To lock the fuel filler door, make sure the
fuel filler door is completely closed. Press
the LOCK button on the remote key or
smart key to lock your vehicle. The fuel
filler door will also lock.
Note that if the fuel filler door is not
completely closed when the vehicle is
locked, the fuel filler door will not be
locked.
CAUTION
Make sure the fuel filler door is
completely closed before driving
through a car wash or operating a high
pressure spray washer.
WARNING
Automotive fuel is highly flammable
and explosive. Failure to follow these
guidelines may result in SERIOUS
INJURY or DEATH:
• Read and follow all warnings posted
at the gas station.
• Before refueling, note the location of
the Emergency Gasoline Shut-Off, if
available, at the gas station.
• Before touching the fuel nozzle, you
should eliminate the potential build-
up of static electricity by touching
a metal part of the vehicle, a safe
distance away from the fuel filler
neck, nozzle, or other gas source,
with your bare hand.
• Do not use mobile phones while
refueling. Electric current and/or
electronic interference from cellular
phones can potentially ignite fuel
vapors and cause a fire.

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Headlamp delay function
If you place the ignition switch to the
ACC position or the OFF position with
the headlamps ON, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) remain on for about
5 minutes. However, if the driver’s door
is opened and closed, the headlamps
are turned off after 15 seconds. Also,
with the vehicle off if the driver’s door is
opened and closed, the headlamps (and/
or position lamps) are turned off after 15
seconds.
The headlamps (and/or position lamps)
can be turned off by pressing the lock
button on the remote key or smart key
twice or turning the headlamp switch to
the OFF or AUTO position.
You can enable the headlamp delay
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INTERIOR LIGHTS
WARNING
Do not use the interior lights when
driving in the dark. The interior lights
may obscure your view and cause an
accident.
NOTICE
Do not use the interior lights for
extended periods when the vehicle is
turned off or the battery will discharge.
Interior Lamp AUTO OFF
The interior lamps will automatically go
off approximately 10 minutes after the
vehicle is turned off and the doors are
closed. If a door is opened, the lamp
will go off 40 minutes after the vehicle
is turned off. If the doors are locked by
the smart key and the vehicle enters the
armed stage of the theft alarm system,
the lamps will go off five seconds later.
Front Lamps
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1. Front map lamp ():
Touch either lenses to turn the map
lamp on or off. This light produces a spot
beam for convenient use as a map lamp
at night or as a personal lamp for the
driver and the front passenger.
2. Door lamp ():
The front or rear room lamps come on
when the front or rear doors are opened.
When doors are unlocked by the smart
key, the front and rear lamps come on
for approximately 30 seconds as long as
any door is not opened. The front and
rear room lamps go out gradually after
approximately 30 seconds when the
door is closed. However, if the ignition
switch or the Engine Start/Stop button is
in the ON position or all doors are locked,
the front and rear lamps will turn off. If a
door is opened with the ignition switch
in the ACC position or the OFF position,
the front and rear lamps will stay on for
about 20 minutes.
3. Room lamp ()
Press the button to turn ON the room
lamp for the front/rear seats.

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Headlamp and position lamp
When the headlamp (lamp switch in the
headlamp or AUTO position) is on and
all doors (and tailgate) are locked and
closed, the position lamp and headlamp
will come on for 15 seconds when the
door unlock button is pressed on the
remote key or smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button, the position lamp and
headlamp will turn off immediately.
Interior lamp
When the interior lamp switch is in the position and all doors (and tailgate)
are closed and locked, the room lamp
will come on for 30 seconds if any of the
below is performed.
• When the door unlock button is
pressed on the remote key or smart
key.
• When you put your hand in the
outside door handle while carrying the
smart key.
At this time, if you press the door lock
or unlock button on the smart key the
lamps will turn off immediately.
Top mounted bed lamp and Side
mounted bed lamp (if equipped)
Lamps will be activated when a button
in cabin is pressed once. (Indicator on
button will illuminate when lamps are
on.) Or when underbed storage lid is
opened.
Lamps will turn Off if any of the following
occur:
• After 10 minutes of being activated.
• When remote key or smart key lock
button is pressed twice.
• When underfloor storage lid is closed
securely.
NOTICE
Bed lamps can only be activated when
vehicle is in Park (P) or Neutral (N) with
the vehicle speed is below 3.1 mph (5
km/h).

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Underbed Storage
The underbed storage area is water
resistant and can be locked and unlocked
using the remote key or smart key.
Opening underbed storage
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The underbed storage can be unlocked
and opened by the following methods:
Vehicles equipped with remote key:
• Unlocking all doors using the main
unlock button in the vehicle or by
pressing the unlock button on the
remote key.
Vehicles equipped with Smart key:
• Unlocking all the doors using the
main unlock button in the vehicle or
by pressing the unlock button on the
smart key.
• Having the smart key in your
possession, opening the tailgate, and
then simply pressing the underfloor
storage release button.
Closing underbed storage
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To close the underbed storage lid, pull
the lid downward.
Note that if the underbed storage lid is
not fully closed, the LED bed lamps will
remain on and a warning message may
appear in the LCD cluster display.
Information
It is common for the underfloor storage
bin to have a scent when the vehicle is
new. This scent is normal, safe, and will be
reduced over time, similar to any new car
smell.
CAUTION
• Underbed storage should be dried
before closing the lid to prevent
mold growth.
• Take care to keep water channel and
sealing surface clear of debris.
• Do not store the valuable items
underbed storage area.
• Do not apply water directly to the
underbed storage bin latch. It may
cause latch damage.