Tailgate
Opening the tailgate
- The tailgate is locked or unlocked when all doors are locked or unlocked with the key, transmitter, smart key or central door lock/unlock switch.
- When all doors are lock if the tailgate unlock button on the smart key is pressed for more than 1 second, the tailgate is unlocked. Once the tailgate is opened and then closed, the tailgate is locked automatically. If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened by pressing the handle and pulling it up.
✽ NOTICE
- • In cold and wet climates door lock and door mechanisms may not work properly due to freezing conditions.
- • When jacking up the vehicle to change a tire or repair the vehicle, do not operate the tailgate. This could cause the tailgate to close improperly.
CAUTION
Do not put any heavy object on the covering shelf. It may damage the covering shelf.
WARNING
- • Do not put any object on the covering shelf. If the vehicle suddenly stops or makes a curve, the object may injure passengers.
- • Watch out for the edge of the covering shelf, when you are using the luggage room.You may injure yourself.
- • While operating the engine or when you turn off the engine, be careful not to damage when you open the tailgate. The bumper may be heated by exhaust gas.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the tailgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained.
Emergency tailgate safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with the emergency tailgate safety release located on the bottom of the tailgate. When someone is inadvertently locked in the luggage compartment, the tailgate can be opened by inserting the key or screw driver to hole and pushing the tailgate.
WARNING
- • For emergency, be fully aware of the location of the emergency tailgate safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the tailgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
- • No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
- • Use the emergency tailgate safety release for emergency only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Shelf disassembly and installment
1. Disassemble the wires(1) connected to left and right fixed hook.
2. Push the shelf(2) up and disassemble the shelf.
3. To install the shelf, push the shelf down at original position and fix the wire to position(1)
CAUTION
When you close the tailgate, check the shelf position. Be careful not to collide the shelf and tailgate. If not, the shelf may be damaged.
Closing the trunk
To close the trunk, lower the trunk lid, then press down on it until it locks. To be sure the trunk lid is securely fastened, always check by trying to pull it up again.
WARNING
The trunk lid should be always kept completely closed while the vehicle is in motion. If it is left open or ajar, poisonous exhaust gases may enter the vehicle and serious illness or death may result.
Emergency trunk safety release
Your vehicle is equipped with an emergency trunk release cable located inside the trunk. The lever glows in the dark when the trunk lid is closed. If someone is inadvertently locked in the trunk, pulling this handle will release the trunk latch mechanism and open the trunk.
WARNING
- For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency trunk safety release lever in this vehicle and how to open the trunk if you are accidentally locked in the trunk.
- No one should be allowed to occupy the trunk of the vehicle at any time. If the trunk is partially or totally latched and the person is unable to get out, severe injury or death could occur due to lack of ventilation, exhaust fumes and rapid heat build-up, or because of exposure to cold weather conditions. The trunk is also a highly dangerous location in the event of a crash because it is not a protected occupant space but is a part of the vehicle’s crush zone.
- Your vehicle should be kept locked and keys be kept out of the reach of children. Parents should teach their children about the dangers of playing in trunks.
- Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
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