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Manual operation
When the power liftgate main switch is off,
the power liftgate can be manually opened
and closed.
After unlocking the power liftgate, push the
power liftgate open switch (A) and pull up
the power liftgate.
WARNING
When the power liftgate is closed manu-
ally, the auto reverse mechanism will not
operate even if something is trapped
under the liftgate.
CAUTION
Make sure there is no one around the power
liftgate when opening it.
NOTE
The liftgate cannot be opened if it is not
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raised immediately after pressing the power
liftgate open switch.
If this happens, raise the liftgate again after
pressing the liftgate open switch.
When the 12 V starter battery is discharged
or disconnected, the power liftgate cannot be
opened even manually. At that time, the lift-
gate can be opened only by using the inside
liftgate release. Refer to "Inside liftgate
release" on page 5-34.
To close the power liftgate, pull the power
liftgate grip (B) downward and release it
before the power liftgate is completely
closed, and then gently close the power lift-
gate from the outside.
Power liftgate (if so equipped)
CAUTION
The auto reverse mechanism will not operate
when the power liftgate is closed manually.
Therefore be especially careful not to trap a
hand or finger.
Do not fully close the power liftgate with
your hand still on the power liftgate grip.
Doing so could trap and injure your hand or
arm.
Power liftgate easy closer
The power liftgate easy closer is designed to
help the power liftgate close securely.
If the power liftgate is closed to a position
where it is detected as being ajar, it closes
automatically.
WARNING
Keep your hands and fingers away from
the power liftgate while the power liftgate
easy closer is activated. To return the
power liftgate to the slightly ajar position
while the power liftgate easy closer is acti-
vated, press the power liftgate open
switch.
Features and controls
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