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In case of emergency/Power rear gate – if power rear gate does not operate properly
Power rear gate – if power
rear gate does not operate
properly
CAUTION
Never operate the rear gate lock
release lever with your fingers be-
cause doing so may cause an injury.
Always use a flat-head screwdriver
or a similar tool.
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& When the power rear gate is
deactivated
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CAUTION
Models with power rear gate
3. Turn the lever to the right position using
a flat-head screwdriver or a similar tool.
Then the rear gate will open.
Models without power rear gate
When operating the power rear gate
manually, do not use excessive
force. Doing so may cause a mal-
function.
NOTE
While the power rear gate is temporarily
deactivated, if it is struck by body parts
or objects and sustains a strong im-
pact, the temporary deactivation may
be canceled. The purpose of this is to
absorb the impact of the collision and it
is not a malfunction. In this case, the
rear gate will not open or close auto-
matically.
If the power rear gate senses a malfunc-
tion, an electronic chirp will sound and the
rear gate will stop opening or closing.
In order for the rear gate to open and close
automatically, carry out the following op-
eration. If the rear gate does not open and