Opening/Closing the Tailgate

When all the doors are unlocked or you press the tailgate unlock button* on the remote transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.

Press the tailgate outer handle and lift open the tailgate.

If you are carrying the keyless remote, you do not have to unlock the tailgate before opening it.

To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it closed from outside.

If you close the tailgate when all the doors are locked, the tailgate locks automatically.

Detail
  • Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle when you get out. Carry it with you.
  • Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you can unlock the tailgate while someone else with the remote is within range.
  • Do not leave the keyless remote inside the cargo area and close the tailgate. The beeper sounds and the tailgate cannot be closed.

Using the Remote Transmitter*

Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the tailgate.

Detail
If you have unlocked and opened the tailgate using the remote transmitter, when closing, the tailgate locks automatically.

* Not available on all models