Unlocking the tailgate with the remote
key
–
Press the tailgate unlock button on the
remote key to unlock (but not open) the
tailgate. See Remote key and key
blade (p. 145) for more information.
> The alarm indicator light on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the
alarm is not monitoring the entire vehi-
cle.
NOTE
•
If the doors are locked while the tail-
gate is open, the tailgate will remain
unlocked until the vehicle is relocked
by pressing the Lock button on the
remote key.
•
On keyless drive vehicles, the gear
selector must be in the Park (P) posi-
tion, all doors and the tailgate must be
closed and the ignition must be
switched off before the vehicle can be
locked.
Unlocking the tailgate from the driver's
seat
–
Press the button on the lighting panel (1)
to unlock (but not open) the tailgate.
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 (
) on the remote.
See also (p. 145).
The alarm indicator on the dashboard will
begin flashing to show that the vehicle is
locked and that the alarm has been armed.
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Opening that tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic
locking mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the wider rubberized plate
under the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate.
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.
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