How to Use the Power Liftgate

 

  • In the following cases, the liftgate may not open/close automatically.

    • The vehicle is parked on an incline.

    • There are strong winds.

    • There is snow on the liftgate.

  • If the lead-acid battery is disconnected with the liftgate open, the liftgate cannot be opened/closed automatically. To restore the automatic open/close function, fully close the liftgate manually.

  • If the system detects weight such as that caused by a snow-laden liftgate when it is opened automatically, a warning sound is activated, the liftgate moves in the reverse direction, and then stops.

  • If the selector lever is shifted to another position and the vehicle is moved while the liftgate is opening/closing automatically, a warning sound is activated and the liftgate closes.

  • The liftgate may close unexpectedly after opening it on slopes. Always make sure that the liftgate is stationary.

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When the following operations are performed, the hazard warning lights flash 2 times, a warning sound is activated, and the liftgate automatically opens/closes fully.

Opening/closing using the power liftgate button () on the key

Press the power liftgate button on the key for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle power is switched OFF.

  • The vehicle is stopped.

Opening/closing the liftgate using the power liftgate switch

Press the power liftgate switch for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle is stopped.

  • The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON

  • All the doors are unlocked (when opening)

Opening the liftgate using the electric liftgate opener

Press the electric liftgate opener when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON

  • All the doors are unlocked.

 

The liftgate can be opened even while the doors are locked by pressing the electric liftgate opener while carrying the key.

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Closing the liftgate using the power liftgate close switch

Press the power liftgate close switch when all of the following conditions are met.

  • The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON

 

To prevent the key from being left in the vehicle, make sure that the driver carries the key when operating the power liftgate close switch.

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Closing using the door-lock switch on the liftgate

Press the door-lock switch on the liftgate when all of the following conditions are met.

  • You are carrying the key.

  • The vehicle power is switched OFF.

  • All the doors are closed.

  • The liftgate is not automatically opening/closing.

The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler lid are locked, the hazard warning lights operate 1 time.

Then, the liftgate fully closes automatically.

 

(With theft-deterrent system)

When locking, a beep sound operates 1 time.

In addition, before the liftgate closes, the hazard warning lights operate 2 times and a long beep sound is activated.

When the liftgate closes, the hazard warning lights operate 1 time.

(Without theft-deterrent system)

When locking, the hazard warning lights and a beep sound operate 1 time.

In addition, before the liftgate closes, the hazard warning lights operate 2 times and a long beep sound is activated.

Stopping the liftgate

If any of the following operations is done, the automatic opening and closing of the liftgate stops.

  • The liftgate open/close switch on the key is pressed.

  • The power liftgate switch is pressed.

  • The electric liftgate opener is pressed.

  • The power liftgate close switch is pressed.

  • The door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed.

 

The liftgate cannot be stopped when it is half open or lower. It moves in the close direction by the load weight of the liftgate itself.

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Moving the liftgate again

If any of the following operations is done, the liftgate moves in the direction opposite to the direction it was moving before it stopped.

  • The power liftgate button on the key is pressed for 1 second or longer.

  • The power liftgate switch is pressed for about 1 second or longer.

  • The electric liftgate opener is pressed.

  • The power liftgate close switch is pressed.

When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed, the liftgate automatically fully closes.

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