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Rear Gate
FP127 . Opening the rear gate :
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be opened due to a discharged vehicle battery , a malfunction in the door locking / unlocking system or other causes , you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever . For the procedure , refer to “ Rear Gate – If the Rear Gate Cannot Be Opened ” FP444 .
Closing the rear gate :
WARNING
. To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle , always keep the rear gate closed while the engine is running .
. Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip . Also do not close the rear gate by pulling the grip from inside the cargo space . There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured .
Rear gate opener button
1 . Open the rear gate using the appropriate method .
When the rear gate is locked
When the rear gate is unlocked
Models with the access key
Press and hold the rear gate opener button while carrying the access key .
Models without the access key
Unlock the rear gate , and then press and hold the rear gate opener button .
Press and hold the rear gate opener button .
2 . Hold the rear gate and lift it up slowly .
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages .
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the inside handle as shown in the illustration .
CAUTION
. Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo . That could cause leakage of gas from the stays , which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open .
. Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo .
. Never attempt to close the rear gate by grabbing or pressing on the outer metal surface or da-