Features of your vehicle
LIFTGATE (for manual liftgate)
Opening the liftgate
Closing the liftgate
WARNING
The liftgate swings upward.
Make sure no objects or people
are near the rear of the vehicle
when opening the liftgate.
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NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock
and door mechanisms may not work
properly due to freezing conditions.
OQL048075L
OQL048076L
CAUTION - Liftgate lift
• The liftgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or
unlocked with the key, transmitter
(or smart key) or central door lock
switch.
• If unlocked, the liftgate can be
opened by pressing the handle
switch and then pulling the handle
up.
• Only the liftgate is unlocked if the
liftgate unlock button on the smart
key is pressed (if equipped). Once
the liftgate is opened and then
closed, the liftgate is locked auto-
matically.
To close the liftgate, lower and push
down the liftgate firmly. Make sure
that the liftgate is securely latched.
Make certain that you close the
liftgate before driving your vehi-
cle. Possible damage may occur
to the liftgate lift cylinders and
attached hardware if the liftgate
is not closed prior to driving.
WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before
closing the liftgate.
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