Operation Manual

Liftgate (except for vehicles equipped with the power liftgate)
5-36 Features and controls
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1. After unlocking, push the liftgate open
switch (A) and raise the liftgate.
1. Pull the liftgate grip (B) downward as
illustrated and release it before the liftgate
closes completely. Gently close the lift-
gate from the outside so that it is com-
pletely closed.
CAUTION
 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage. Heat from
the exhaust could lead to burns.
NOTE
 Locking and unlocking the doors by using
power door locks (driver and front passenger
side), keyless entry system, or F.A.S.T.-key
operation (vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key) also locks and unlocks the lift-
gate.
To open
CAUTION
 Make sure there is no one standing nearby
when opening the liftgate.
NOTE
 The liftgate cannot be raised if it is not raised
immediately after pressing the liftgate OPEN
switch.
If this happens, raise the liftgate again after
pressing the liftgate OPEN switch.
 It is not possible to open the liftgate while
the battery is disconnected. If necessary, use
the inside liftgate release.
 When the battery is reconnected, all doors
and the liftgate will be locked. Unlock them
before trying to open the liftgate.
To close
CAUTION
 To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not
attempt to close the liftgate without releasing
the liftgate grip (B).
 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.
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