Caution: It
can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate 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 open or if electrical wiring
or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:
• 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
Automatic Climate Control System
. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them
all the way. See
Engine Exhaust
.
To unlock the liftgate, press the unlock button on any of the power door lock switches or the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Open the liftgate by pulling the handle located in the center of the door.
To lock the liftgate, press the lock button on any of the power door lock switches or the remote keyless entry transmitter.