Unlocking with the remote key
Press the 
button on the remote key.
button on the remote key.The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed. The alarm indicator on the dashboard will go out to indicate that the tailgate alarm is no longer armed. The other doors will remain locked and the alarm will remain armed for them.
Open the tailgate.
If the tailgate is not opened within two minutes, it will relock and the alarm will rearm.
Keyless unlocking*
Opening the tailgate:
- With the remote key in your possession, unlock the tailgate by pressing lightly on the rubberized pressure plate under the outer tailgate handle. If the remote key is not detected, the tailgate cannot be unlocked/opened. Three audible signals will sound.
- Lift the handle to open the tailgate fully.
Important
- When pressing the rubberized pressure plate, only light pressure is necessary to release the tailgate's electronic locking mechanism.
- When opening the tailgate, pull it up using the handle. Too much pressure on the rubberized pressure plate can damage its electrical connections.
Warning
Avoid driving with the tailgate open if at all possible. Doing so could allow exhaust gases to enter the passenger compartment.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the vehicle
To unlock the tailgate:
Press the 
button on the lighting panel.
button on the lighting panel.The tailgate will unlock and can be opened within two minutes (if the vehicle has been locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote key
Press the 
button on the remote key.
button on the remote key. The alarm indicator on the dashboard will begin to flash to show that the alarm has been armed.