Caution: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate/tailgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see
or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the
liftgate/tailgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the liftgate/tailgate:
• Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and
select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle. See
Climate Control System
. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all
the way.
Liftgate/Tailgate Release
To open the liftgate from the inside of the vehicle, press the liftgate release button located on the instrument panel switchbank.
To open the liftgate from the outside of the vehicle, insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise, or press REAR on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Your vehicle must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the liftgate to release.
The liftgate will lock when closed. You will have to use one of the previous options to open the liftgate again.
The liftgate must be opened to release the tailgate.
Once the liftgate is opened, reach inside the tailgate to lift the handle. Open the tailgate.
Make sure the tailgate is closed before closing the liftgate.
Notice: If you close the liftgate glass without first closing the tailgate, damage or breakage may occur. Always close the tailgate first.
