To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the tailgate.
WARNING - Exhaust fumes
Driving with the tailgate open is not advisable. Dangerous exhaust fumes can enter the passenger compartment and harm vehicle occupants. If you must drive with the tailgate opened, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air can enter.
WARNING - Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. Occupants should always be properly restrained.
Power tailgate
Detailed information for the power tailgate is described in the following "Power sliding door and power tailgate" section.
Indicator light
When ignition switch is turned to ON, the indicator light illuminates, then goes
off if the ESC system is operating normally.
The ESC indicator light blinks whenever ESC is operating or illuminat ...
36,000 km (22,500 miles) or 18 months
❑ Rotate tire
❑ Inspect battery condition
❑ Inspect air cleaner filter
❑ Inspect vacuum hose
❑ Inspect power steering fluid (if equipped)
❑ Inspect power ...