Opening and closing the power trunk lid*
Opening the power trunk lid
To open the trunk lid, do one of the following:
Press and hold the button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
Press and hold the button on the dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.
Press lightly on the trunk lid's outside handle.
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.
Closing the power trunk lid
To close the trunk lid1, do one of the following:
Press the button on the lower edge of the trunk lid to close.
Note
Closing and locking1 the power trunk lid
Note
- One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to be possible.
- When the keyless locking or closing* functions are used, three audible signals will sound if the key is not detected close enough to the tailgate.
Important
Interrupting closing
Interrupt closing by doing one of the following:
- Press the button on the dashboard.
- Press the button on the remote key.
- Press the close button on the underside of the trunk lid.
- Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
- Using a foot movement*.
The trunk lid will stop closing and return to its fully open position. The trunk lid can then be opened or closed manually.
Pinch protection
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough force to prevent it from closing, pinch protection will be activated.
- When closing - the trunk lid will stop and then return to its fully open position. A long audible signal will sound.
Warning
Be aware of the risk of serious injury when operating the trunk lid. Before closing, make sure that no one is in the path of the tailgate who could be injured by its movement.
Always operate the trunk lid with caution.