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WARNING
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Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that
supports the liftgate. Be aware that
the deformation of the part may cause
vehicle damage and a risk of injury.
WARNING
[ NEVER allow anyone to occupy the
luggage compartment of the vehicle
at any time. If the liftgate is partially
or totally latched and the person
is unable to get out, serious injury
or death could occur due to lack
of ventilation, exhaust fumes and
rapid heat build-up, or because of
exposure to cold weather conditions.
The luggage compartment is also
a highly dangerous location in the
event of a crash because it is not a
protected occupant space but is a
part of the vehicle’s crush zone.
[ 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.
Emergency liftgate safety release
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Your vehicle is equipped with the
emergency liftgate safety release lever
located on the bottom of the liftgate.
When someone is inadvertently locked
in the luggage compartment. The liftgate
can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right by
a key.
3. Push up the liftgate.
WARNING
[ For emergencies, be fully aware
of the location of the emergency
liftgate safety release lever in the
vehicle and how to open the liftgate
if you are accidentally locked in the
luggage compartment.
[ No one 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 a crash.
[ Use the release lever for
emergencies only. Use with extreme
caution, especially while the vehicle
is in motion.
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Power Liftgate (if equipped)
The power liftgate open/close button
automatically opens and closes the
liftgate.
Before using the power liftgate
The power liftgate operates when the
gear is in P (Park) with the Engine Start/
Stop button in the ON position. However,
the liftgate will operate regardless of the
gear position when the engine is off.
For safety, before attempting to open or
close the liftgate, make sure the vehicle
is in P (Park).
WARNING
[ Never leave children unattended
in your vehicle. Children might
operate the power liftgate. Doing so
could result in injury to themselves
or others, and could damage the
vehicle.
[ Make sure there are no people or
objects around the liftgate before
operating the power liftgate. Wait
until the liftgate is opened fully and
stopped before loading or unloading
cargo or passengers from the
vehicle.
NOTICE
Do not close or open the power
liftgate manually. This may cause
damage to the power liftgate. If it is
necessary to close or open the power
liftgate manually when the battery is
discharged or disconnected, do not
apply excessive force.
Opening the power liftgate
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The power liftgate will open
automatically by doing one of the
following:
[ Press the liftgate unlock button on
the smart key for approximately one
second.
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[ Press the power liftgate button for
approximately one second.
For emergency stop while operating,
press the power liftgate button shortly.