To lock the liftgate from the outside, press the lock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To unlock the liftgate with the RKE, press the unlock button twice within five seconds. For more information, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation. You can also use the power door lock switch to lock and unlock the liftgate.
Open the liftgate by pressing the touchpad located in the handle above the license plate. Once slightly opened, the liftgate will rise by itself. Lamps in the rear of the vehicle will come on, illuminating the rear cargo area, unless the dome lamp lever is in the off position. For more information, see Dome Lamp.
Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door, you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it.
Caution: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open:| • | Close all of the windows. |
| • | Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. |
| • | Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Control System in the Index. |
| • | If the vehicle is equipped with a power liftgate, disable the power liftgate function. |
Manual Liftgate Release
To manually open the liftgate, do the following:
- Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate near the center.
- The lever is located about three inches (7.62 cm) behind the trim in the access hole.
- Insert a tool into the access hole.
- The liftgate will unlatch when the lever is pushed rearward. Push the liftgate to open.
- Reinstall the trim plug.
Locate the release lever on the latch.
Push the release lever rearward.
