Power Tailgate
Operation*
Use these methods to operate the power tailgate.
*if equipped
Power Tailgate Button
The vehicle must be in Park (P) with all doors unlocked.
Press and hold the power tailgate button on the dashboard until the tailgate starts to open. Press it again to stop, or press and hold until it reverses.
Power Tailgate Inner Button
Press the tailgate inner button to automatically close the tailgate.
Press it again at any time to stop it. Press again to reverse the tailgate direction.
Manual Opening
Press and hold the tailgate outer handle longer than one second.
The tailgate unlatches and you can open it manually.
Closing the power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the tailgate.
Do not push or pull on the power tailgate when it is being automatically opened or closed. Forcibly opening or closing the power tailgate while in operation can deform the tailgate frame.
Hands Free Access*
Use a forward and back kicking motion under the center of the rear bumper to open or close the power tailgate while carrying the smart entry remote.
If you hold your foot under the bumper for too long, the power tailgate does not open or close.
Programmable Tailgate Position
You can set the maximum opening of the tailgate to suit your needs.
- Manually adjust the tailgate to your desired position.
- Press and hold the tailgate inner button until you hear one long and two short beeps.
*if equipped
- Using the Remote Transmitter
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