02 Locks and alarm
Locks
Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's
seat
02
–
Press the button on the lighting panel (1)
to unlock (but not open
NOTE
The taillights will illuminate automatically
for a short period when the tailgate has
been opened.
Locking the tailgate with the remote
key
Press the lock button (
See also page 61
This button also opens, but does not close, the tailgate on models equipped with the optional power tailgate (see page 283).
1
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The alarm indicator on the dashboard will
begin flashing to show that the vehicle is
locked and that the alarm has been armed.
Opening the tailgate manually
1
) the tailgate.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic
locking mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the rubberized plate
under the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate.
) on the remote.
CAUTION
•
When pressing the rubberized plate,
only light pressure is necessary to
release the tailgate's electronic locking
mechanism.
•
When opening the tailgate, pull it up
using the handle. Too much pressure
on the rubberized plate can damage
its electrical connections.