Before Driving; Doors and Locks- Page 96

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks

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  When the liftgate latch is released by 

pressing the electric liftgate opener, 
the liftgate raises slightly to allow 
it to be opened. If the liftgate is not 
operated for a certain period of time 
after the electric liftgate opener has 
been pressed, the liftgate cannot be 
raised any more from its slightly raised 
position. Press the electric liftgate 
opener again to fully open the liftgate. 
To close the liftgate from its slightly 
raised position, open it fi rst by pressing 
the electric liftgate opener, then close it 
after waiting at least 1 second.

  If the liftgate is not fully closed, the 

driver is notifi ed by a warning indicated 
in the instrument cluster.

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  The sound of the latch may be heard for 

a few seconds after the electric liftgate 
opener has been pressed, however, this 
does not indicate a malfunction.

  Opening the trunk lid (4–door)

    Using  the  remote  release  button

    Push  the  release  button.

  Using the electric trunk lid opener 
(With the advanced keyless function)

    A trunk lid  can also be opened while the 
key is being carried.
  Press the electric trunk lid opener on the 
trunk lid, then raise the trunk lid when the 
latch releases.

E lectric trunk lid 
opener

     NOTE

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  When opening the trunk lid with the 

doors locked, it may require a few 
seconds for the trunk lid latch to release 
after the electric trunk lid opener is 
pressed.

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  The trunk lid can be closed when the 

doors are locked with the key left in the 
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the 
key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can be 
opened by pressing the electric trunk lid 
opener.