Features of your vehicle
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Closing the tailgate
Lower and push down the tailgate
firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is
securely latched.
WARNING
Always keep the tailgate lid
completely closed while the
vehicle is in motion. If it is left
open or ajar, poisonous exhaust
gases containing carbon
monoxide (CO) may enter the
vehicle and serious illness or
death may result.
WARNING - Rear cargo
area
Occupants should never ride in
the rear cargo area where no
restraints are available. To avoid
injury in the event of an acci-
dent or sudden stops, occu-
pants should always be proper-
ly restrained.
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and
other parts of your body are
safely out of the way before
closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the
tailgate latch and striker while
closing the tailgate. It may dam-
age the tailgate's latch.
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WARNING
Do not hold the part (gas lifter)
that supports the tailgate. Be
aware that the deformation of the
part may cause vehicle damage
and a risk of safety accident.
