Opening the liftgate
Make sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and set the parking brake.
Then do one of the following:
1. Unlock all doors with the Door Unlock button on your remote key or smart key. Press the liftgate handle button and open the liftgate.
2. Press and hold the liftgate open button on the remote key or smart key. Press the liftgate handle button and open the liftgate.
3. With the Smart Key in your possession, press the liftgate handle button and open the liftgate.
Closing the liftgate
Lower the liftgate lid and press down until it locks. To be sure the liftgate lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again without pressing the liftgate handle button.
WARNING
Always keep the liftgate lid completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases containing carbon monoxide (CO) may enter the vehicle and serious illness or death may result.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the liftgate lift cylinders and the attached hardware, always close the liftgate before driving.
Information
In cold and wet climates, liftgate lock and liftgate mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter) that supports the liftgate. Be aware that the deformation of the part may cause vehicle damage and a risk of injury.
WARNING
Emergency liftgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency liftgate safety release lever located on the bottom of the liftgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment. The liftgate can be opened by doing as follows:
1. Remove the cover.
2. Push the release lever to the right by a key.
3. Push up the liftgate.
WARNING
Engine oil pressure warning light
This warning light illuminates:
When the engine oil pressure is low.
If the engine oil pressure is low:
1. Drive carefully to the nearest safe location and stop your vehicle.
2. Turn the engine off and check the engine oil level (For more details, refer to “Engine Oil” section in chapter 9). If the level is low, add oil as required.