Locking and unlocking
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing
the tailgate. Also, do not push or pull the
gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
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Inside tailgate release
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The inside tailgate release is designed to provide a
way to open the tailgate in the case of a discharged
battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is moun-
ted on the tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize yourselves
with the location and operation of the tailgate re-
lease lever.
To open
1. Open the lid (A) inside of the tailgate.
2. Move the lever (B) to unlock the tailgate.
3. Push the tailgate to open the tailgate.