Door lock ® Unlocking the tailgate check ® Locking the tailgate check 3. Push the tailgate from outside to close it completely. You can only use the tailgate check when it is completely open. A WARNING When closing the tailgate, be sure to ro When closing the tailgate manually, tate the tailgate check to the unlocked to make it completely closed. Using the handle to close the tailgate can pinch your hand and result in serious injury. be sure to press the tailgate outside state. Operation A CAUTION When the tailgate is opened, the right tail light and the retro-reflector will be blocked by the tailgate and the spare tyre.
When parking on the road, use tri angle warning signs or other equip ment to remind other vehicles and pe destrians to pay attention to the vehi Do not drive the vehicle when the tailgate is open. area. No one should ride in the luggage Be careful not to injury anyone near the tailgate when opening or closing. tailgate is opened. cle in accordance with local laws if the When closing the tailgate, be careful not to pinch any object, such as a bag or necktie. Closing Do not allow children to operate the tailgate. Otherwise, an accidental in jury may be caused. Be cautious when opening or closing the tailgate in windy conditions as the tailgate may suddenly move un der strong wind.
If the tailgate check is not locked, the tailgate may close. Opening or clos ing the tailgate while on a slope re quires more force than when on level ground. Thus, you should watch out F2F6718F97C7 ® Assist handle 1. Check and confirm that the tailgate check is unlocked. 2. Pull the tailgate assist handle and re lease the assist handle before the tailgate is fully closed. for it opening or closing by itself. 27