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LIFTGATE
• To open, pull up on the handle
and raise the liftgate.
• To close, push the liftgate down
with both hands until it securely
locks, but do not slam.
STARTING ThE ENGINE wITh ThE ADVANCED KEY
While carrying the Advanced Key you can...
• Start the engine by pushing the Start knob all the way in. When the
KEY
indicator light illuminates green, turn the Start knob from
the ACC position to the START position and hold until the engine starts.
• Shut the engine OFF by turning the Start knob to the ACC position and
then pressing in and turning to the LOCK
position.
• The
KEY
indicator light will show green when the advanced key is
detected. If the
KEY
indicator light flashes green, the advanced key
transmitter battery power is low.
Note:
Emergency Vehicle Entry/Engine Start
If advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction
or dead advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key
to lock/unlock doors and to start the engine
.
To start vehicle, remove start knob cover by pressing
both side release buttons while pulling. Insert auxiliary
key into key cylinder and turn to start engine.
PowER LIFTGATE
• To open or close using the keyless transmitter, press and hold the
open/close button for one second or more.
• To open or close from the driver’s seat, press and hold the power
liftgate switch on the dashboard (see Driver’s View) for one second
or more.
• To close when the liftgate is open, press and hold the power liftgate
switch located on the lower edge of the liftgate panel for one
second or more.
Liftgate
handle
Liftgate handle
Power Liftgate Switch
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