Lift gate
- Always be sure the lift gate has been closed securely to prevent it from opening while driving.
- Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)” in the “5. Starting and driving” section of this manual.
- Make sure that all passengers have their hands, etc. inside the vehicle before closing the lift gate.
Lift gate
To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the opener switch A . Pull up the lift gate to open.
The lift gate can be unlocked by:
- pushing the unlock button 
on the
keyfob or the Intelligent Key (if so equipped)
twice.
- pushing the lift gate request switch (if so equipped).
- pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
- inserting the key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the vehicle twice.
To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely locks.
See also:
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from being opened accidentally, especially when
small children are in the vehicle.
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edge of the r ...
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer
through the key hole. If the lock becomes
frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key
hole, or use the remote keyless entry keyfob (i ...
Interior
Seven-passenger seating includes split, folding second- and third-row seats.
The front passenger seat also folds. The second-row seat is split 40/20/40 and
has a one-touch release lever for third- ...