162 KEYS AND DOORS
. Power rear gate button. Power rear gate lock button
NOTE
If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will close.
Closing the rear gate:
Briefly press either of the following buttons.
. Rear gate opener button. Power rear gate button
An electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
NOTE
If you press the power rear gate button again, the rear gate will open.
Locking the doors using the power rear gate lock button:
1. Carry the access key fob. 2. Press the power rear gate lock button.
All doors and the rear gate are locked, and the rear gate will be closed. Also, the hazard warning flashers will flash once, and an electronic chirp will sound once.
NOTE
. When you push the power rear gate lock button for more than 2 seconds, all the doors will lock, but the auto closing function of the rear gate will be canceled.
. If you push the power rear gate lock button while the access key is inside the vehicle, an electronic chirp sounds and the rear gate does not operate.
. When the ignition switch is placed in the“ ON” or“ ACC” position, the rear gate does not operate when you push the power rear gate lock button.
. If any of the doors is not fully closed, the electronic chirp sounds five times to alert you that the doors are not properly closed.
MANUAL OPERATION s02au04
Opening the rear gate:
Lift up the rear gate, when the rear gate is at the midway position. The rear gate will open automatically.
Closing the rear gate:
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Pull down the rear gate when the rear gate is opened. The rear gate will close automatically.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull down on the inside handle as shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
. Never attempt to close the rear gate by grabbing or pressing on the outer metal surface or damage may result.
. Always use the inside handle to avoid damaging the exterior surface of the gate.
NOTE
. If the rear gate is moved slowly, it may not operate automatically open or close.
. When leaving the vehicle, make sure that all doors and the rear gate are completely locked.