Luggage Compartment; Before Driving; Closing the liftgate- Page 103

To close the liftgate from its slightly
raised position, open it first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it
after waiting at least 1 second.

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If the liftgate is not fully closed, the
driver is notified by a warning indicated
in the instrument cluster.

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If the vehicle battery is dead or there is
a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the
liftgate can be opened by performing the
emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate Cannot be
Opened on page 7-47.

Closing the liftgate

CAUTION

(With luggage board)

When closing the liftgate, return the
luggage board to its original position. If the
liftgate is closed with the luggage board
standing upright, the luggage
compartment cover could be damaged.

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Lower the liftgate slowly using the liftgate
grip recess, then push the liftgate closed
using both hands.

Do not slam it. Pull up on the liftgate to
make sure it is secure.

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NOTE

Confirm that the liftgate is securely closed.
The liftgate, move it without pressing the
electric liftgate opener to verify that the
liftgate has not been left ajar.

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Luggage Compartment

Luggage compartment cover

*

WARNING

Do not place anything on top of the cover:

Placing luggage or other cargo on top of
the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a
collision, the cargo could become a
projectile that could hit and injure
someone.

Make sure luggage and cargo are secured
before driving:

Not securing cargo while driving is
dangerous as it could move or be crushed
during sudden braking or a collision and
cause injury.

Before Driving

Doors and Locks

*Some models.

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