Opening and closing the power tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed automatically with the power trunk release.
Opening
To open the power tailgate, do one of the following:
Press and hold the 
button on the remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
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.
button on the dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.
Press lightly on the tailgate's outside handle.
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.
Closing
To close1 the power tailgate, do one of the following:
Press the 
button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close.
button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close.The tailgate will close automatically and remain unlocked.
Note
- The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After this time, the tailgate must be closed manually.
- If the tailgate has been open for more than 30 minutes, it will automatically close slowly.
Press and hold the button on the remote key.
button on the remote key.The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Press and hold the button on the dashboard.
button on the dashboard.The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Move your foot in a kicking motion* under the rear bumper.
The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Closing and locking
Press the 
button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock1 both the tailgate and doors (all doors must be closed in order to lock).
button on the lower edge of the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock1 both the tailgate and doors (all doors must be closed in order to lock). The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm is armed.
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
When operating the tailgate manually, open and close it slowly. If you encounter resistance, do not use force. This could lead to damage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closing
Interrupt opening or 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 tailgate.
- Press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate's outer handle.
- Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. The tailgate can then be opened or closed manually.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, it will open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protection
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enough force to prevent it from opening or closing, pinch protection will be activated.
- When opening - the tailgate will stop moving and an audible signal will sound.
- When closing - the tailgate will stop, a long audible signal will sound and the tailgate will return to the programmed maximum opening position.
Warning
Be aware of the risk of injury when opening and closing.
Before opening or closing, make sure that no one is near the tailgate's range of motion. Serious injury could occur.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Warning
Do not attempt to open or access the preloaded springs in the power tailgate struts. They are preloaded with high pressure and can cause injury if opened.