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If the tailgate on your vehicle does not open as a
drop-gate, it may not be fully latched as a door. Your
GATE AJAR light will be on if the tailgate isn't
completely closed as a door.
The tailgate is designed not to open as a drop-gate when
it is already open as a door. Also, the tailgate will not
open as a door when it is already open as a drop-gate.
Check to see if the tailgate is unlocked, then open and
close it as a door until the lower latch closes, and the
GATE AJAR light goes out.
You can lock the tailgate by inserting the oval key in the
lock and turning it clockwise or pressing down on the
lock control near the passenger end of the tailgate. To
close the window, pull it down against the tailgate and
press firmly until it latches.
Remote Tailgate Release (Wagon)
Press the top of the REAR WINDOW switch to unlock
the rear window only when the vehicle is in PARK (P)
or NEUTRAL (N). You can also unlock the rear window
by using the oval key in the lock near the window. This
also unlocks the tailgate.
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