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:
• Make sure all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on your climate control system to its highest
speed and select the control setting that will force outside air into your vehicle.
See "Climate Control System" in the Index. • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all
the way. See
Engine Exhaust
.
Liftgate Release
To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked.
Press the button on the liftglass to open it. To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the center of the liftgate. When the liftgate is opened, the liftglass will lock after a short delay.
Emergency Release for Opening Liftgate
- Remove the trim plug, located on the inside of the liftgate in the center, to expose the access hole in the trim panel.
- Use a tool to reach through the access hole in the trim panel.
- Pry the left release lever up to the unlock position. Pry the right release lever up to unlatch the liftgate.
- Reinstall the trim plug.
