Keys and doors/Rear gate
after opening it.
. Before leaving the vehicle, always remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety (models
without “keyless access with
push-button start system”) and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure
to follow this procedure could
result in injury to a child operating the power window.
. The driver should be aware of
and pay careful attention to his/
her responsibilities.
. The power rear gate button
should only be used to open
and close the rear gate when
the area around the rear gate is
clearly visible and when you
have checked that there is no
danger of people being caught in
the gate.
CAUTION
When closing the rear gate after
opening it by using the memory
function, make sure to use the
power rear gate. If you close the
rear gate manually with extra force,
the power rear gate may be da-
maged.
The power rear gate operates only when
all of the following conditions are satisfied.
. The vehicle is stopped completely.
. The outside temperature is within a
range from −228F to 1588F (from −308C to
708C).
. The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/
“OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition
switch is in the “ON” position and the
parking brake is applied (MT models)/the
select lever is in the “P” position (CVT
models).
NOTE
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rear gate automatically. At this time, if
the system detects jamming, it will
deactivate the power rear gate and the
rear gate will not be closed. If this
occurs, close the rear gate via regular
procedures.
. If you try to open the rear gate using
the power rear gate function immediately after closing the rear gate using
the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear
gate will not open. Wait for a while
before trying to open the rear gate via
the power rear gate function. If you
wish to open it right away, it can be
opened manually.
. If the button is pressed repeatedly
while the power rear gate is operating,
the system may ignore the button
operation in order to avoid being
damaged. Do not press the button
unnecessarily.
. It is not possible to stop the rear
gate temporarily while opening between the completely closed position
and approximately 12 in (30 cm) open.
If you press one of the power rear gate
buttons briefly during this range, the
rear gate will be closed.
. If the vehicle starts to move while
the power rear gate is operating, the
system sounds a buzzer and closes the
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