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Keys and doors/Rear gate (5-door models)
& Lock/unlock
Rear gate (5-door models)
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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 avoid closing the rear
gate by pulling on the recessed
grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand
being caught and injured.
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked
using any of the following systems.
. Power door locking switch: Refer to
“How to operate the power door locking
switches” F2-25.
. Keyless access with the push-button
start system (if equipped): Refer to “Key-
less access with push-button start system”
F2-3.
. Remote keyless entry system: Refer to
“Remote keyless entry system” F2-20.
& Open/close
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NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due
to a discharged vehicle battery, a mal-
function 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” F9-
20.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down
firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you
pull it down holding the recessed grip.
CAUTION
1)
The rear gate opener button
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then push
the rear gate opener button.
. 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.