Operation Manual

Liftgate
Features and controls 5-11
5
door can be opened using the inside door han-
dle.
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After unlocking the liftgate, push the switch
(A) and pull up the liftgate.
Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illus-
trated. Gently push the upper gate from the
outside with enough force so that it is com-
pletely closed. Always ensure the liftgate is
securely closed.
WARNING
 Always keep the doors tightly closed and
locked when driving. An unlocked door
may be accidentally opened by a passen-
ger, especially by a child who could fall
out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there
is a greater risk of someone being thrown
from the vehicle in an accident.
Liftgate
WARNING
 When opening and closing the liftgate,
make sure that there are no people nearby
and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
To open
NOTE
 If you do not open the liftgate immediately
after pulling the handle, the liftgate can not
be lifted. If this happens, pull the handle
again and lift the liftgate.
 The liftgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To close
CAUTION
 To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not
attempt to close the liftgate the gate grip (A).
 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-
firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate
opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the luggage compartment could fall
out into the road.
 When closing the liftgate, always ensure that
everybody removes their hands and fingers
from the liftgate opening.
NOTE
 Gas struts (B) are installed to support the lift-
gate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing the
liftgate.
• Also, do not push or pull on the gas struts.
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