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66 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Move to the outside of the vehicle. The
safety latch release lever is located behind
the front edge of the hood at the center.
Reach in at the center of the hood with a
palm facing the ground. Once contact is
made with the safety latch release lever,
push it toward the passenger side of the
vehicle to fully release the hood.
Hood Safety Latch Release Lever Location
Closing The Hood
LIFTGATE
Opening
To Unlock/Enter The Liftgate
The liftgate may be released by the overhead
console switch, the outside handle, or the key
fob (if equipped).
The overhead console switch and key fob (if
equipped) will release the liftgate when the
liftgate is unlocked or locked. The outside
handle requires the liftgate to be unlocked.
Liftgate Entry
NOTE:
Use the interior door lock/unlock button on the
door panel or the key fob to lock and unlock the
liftgate. The manual door locks on the doors
and the exterior door lock cylinder will not lock
and unlock the liftgate.
WARNING!
Be sure the hood is fully latched before driving
your vehicle. If the hood is not fully latched, it
could open when the vehicle is in motion and
block your vision. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION!
To prevent possible damage, do not slam the
hood to close it. Lower hood to approximately
12 inches (30 cm) and drop the hood to
close. Make sure hood is fully closed for both
latches. Never drive vehicle unless hood is
fully closed, with both latches engaged.
WARNING!
Driving with the liftgate open can allow
poisonous exhaust gases into your vehicle.
You and your passengers could be injured by
these fumes. Keep the liftgate closed when
you are operating the vehicle.
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