Caution: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or liftglass open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate or liftglass:

To open a manual lock system from the outside, insert the key into a lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the tailgate and liftglass or the liftgate.

To open a power lock system from the outside, insert the key into a lock and turn it counterclockwise. All the doors will then unlock.

If your vehicle is equipped with the keyless entry system, your vehicle does not have a lock on the tailgate. It is equipped with a push button to release the liftglass.

You may also use the keyless entry transmitter, or the power door locks, if equipped.

When the doors are unlocked, press the button to open the glass.

Reach inside the tailgate to lift the handle and open the tailgate.

The tailgate can be opened without a key if the driver's door is unlocked. The liftglass will not release if the vehicle is in gear.

To lock a power door lock system from the outside, insert the key into a lock button and turn clockwise. All doors, the tailgate and liftglass, or liftgate will lock.

The REAR HATCH button, located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel, allows you to release the liftglass from inside the vehicle.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work.

If you have a manual transmission, you must apply your parking brake or have the ignition off before you can open the liftglass.

1. Peel back or slit the carpet to expose the access hole in the trim panel.




Use a thin object to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover.

2. Pry the release lever toward the passenger's side until the glass latch pops open.
3. Reattach the carpet securely.

If your vehicle has a tailgate mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass.

Here's how to move the arm:

1. Squeeze the release handle on the carrier arm.
2. Swing the carrier arm away from the tailgate, giving it a slight tug.
3. To close the carrier arm, latch by swinging it toward the tailgate.