Tailgate Operation
Use these methods to operate the tailgate.
- Power Tailgate Button
- Power Tailgate Outer Handle
- Programmable Tailgate Position
- Power Tailgate Inner Button
- Power Tailgate Hands Free Access(*1)
Parent topic: Vehicle Controls
■Power Tailgate Button
To open or close the power tailgate, press the power tailgate button for about one second.
If you press the button again while the power tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press the button for about one second, and the power tailgate will reverse direction.
Parent topic: Tailgate Operation
■Power Tailgate Outer Handle
Automatic Operation
If you press the outer handle of the tailgate for no longer than one second, the tailgate opens automatically.
Manual Operation
If you want to open the tailgate manually, press the button for more than one second.
Parent topic: Tailgate Operation
■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.
Parent topic: Tailgate Operation
■Power Tailgate Inner Button
Press the button on the tailgate to close the power tailgate.
If you press the button again while the power tailgate is moving, it will stop. Press and release the button again, and the power tailgate will reverse direction.
Parent topic: Tailgate Operation
■Power Tailgate Hands Free Access*1
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. Some exterior lights flash twice and a beeper sounds once, then the tailgate begins to move.
Note: This function will not operate if you don't have the smart entry remote on you. Please make sure you have the smart entry remote on you.
During rain or in other instances when the vehicle becomes wet, the sensor may not properly detect your foot motion.
Warning
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in the path of the tailgate can cause serious injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing the power tailgate.
Parent topic: Tailgate Operation
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