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:
Seat belt maintenance
● To clean the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpet.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the shad ...
Starting the engine
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) model:
Move the shift selector to P (Park) or N
(Neutral). P (Park) is recommended.
The starter is designed not to operate ...
Slip indicator light
This indicator will blink when the VDC system or
the traction control system is operating, thus
alerting that the vehicle is nearing its traction
limits. The road surface may be slippery. ...