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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  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/Trunk Lid 

Cannot be Opened on page  7-39 .

  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.

Electric trunk lid 
opener