Liftgate
Power Liftgate (Some Models)
The liftgate opens and closes automatically by operating the key switch or various switches for the vehicle.
Liftgate easy closure
The easy closure assists in closing the liftgate.
When you close the liftgate to the position where it is slightly ajar, it will finish closing automatically to the fully-closed position.
If the liftgate is opened/closed repeatedly in a short period of time, the easy closure function may not operate. Wait for about 2 seconds and then try again.
Jam-safe function
The jam-safe function detects a person or obstruction to prevent the person or object from getting caught in the liftgate.
When the jam-safe function detects that a person or object is caught in the liftgate while it is opening/closing automatically, a warning sound is activated and the liftgate moves in the reverse direction, and then stops.
The jam-safe function does not operate while the easy closure is operating (from ajar position to fully closed position).
Warnings and Cautions for Using the Power Liftgate
Always check the safety of the area around the liftgate before operating/closing it automatically.
Not checking the safety of the area around the liftgate for people before opening/closing the liftgate automatically is dangerous. A person could become caught between the liftgate and an obstruction while it is opening automatically or between the liftgate and vehicle while it is closing automatically, resulting in an accident and serious injury.
Keep your eyes on the liftgate when opening/closing the liftgate automatically.
If there is an obstruction, the liftgate may not fully close due to the jam-safe function. Driving the vehicle with the liftgate not fully closed is dangerous as a person or an object could fall out of the vehicle resulting in a serious accident, injury, or death.
Do not let a child operate the switches.
If the liftgate is opened/closed unexpectedly by a child operating the switches mistakenly, the child or another occupant's head or hands could get caught, resulting in an accident and serious injury.
Always make sure that there is no person or obstruction around the liftgate before closing the liftgate.
The jam-safe function detects a person or obstruction to prevent the person or object from getting caught. The system may not detect certain objects obstructing the liftgate depending on the way they are positioned and their shape. Be especially careful with children. It may result in an injury if a finger gets pinched.
When closing a liftgate, always keep hands and fingers away from the liftgate.
Placing hands or fingers around a liftgate is dangerous because the liftgate closes automatically from the near-shut position, which could cause hands and fingers to be pinched and injured.
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When closing the liftgate, make sure that there is no foreign matter around the striker. If foreign matter is obstructing the striker, the liftgate may not close properly.
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Striker
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Do not install accessories to the liftgate other than those specified. Otherwise, the liftgate may not open/close automatically resulting in a malfunction.
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When the liftgate is switched from automatic to manual operation, the liftgate may open/close unexpectedly depending on its position, resulting in injury.
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Be careful that your fingers do not get pinched in a closing liftgate. The liftgate finishes closing to the fully-closed position automatically after you close it to where it is slightly ajar. If your fingers get pinched, it may result in an injury.
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Do not apply excessive force to the liftgate when closing it. Otherwise, it could cause a system malfunction.
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Sensors are installed on both ends of the liftgate. Be careful not to allow the sensors to be scratched or damaged by sharp objects. Otherwise, the liftgate may no longer open/close automatically. In addition, if the sensor is damaged while the liftgate is closing automatically, the liftgate stops.
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Sensor
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How to Use the Power Liftgate
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In the following cases, the liftgate may not open/close automatically.
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The vehicle is parked on an incline.
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There are strong winds.
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There is snow on the liftgate.
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If the lead-acid battery is disconnected with the liftgate open, the liftgate cannot be opened/closed automatically. To restore the automatic open/close function, fully close the liftgate manually.
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If the system detects weight such as that caused by a snow-laden liftgate when it is opened automatically, a warning sound is activated, the liftgate moves in the reverse direction, and then stops.
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If the selector lever is shifted to another position and the vehicle is moved while the liftgate is opening/closing automatically, a warning sound is activated and the liftgate closes.
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The liftgate may close unexpectedly after opening it on slopes. Always make sure that the liftgate is stationary.
When the following operations are performed, the hazard warning lights flash 2 times, a warning sound is activated, and the liftgate automatically opens/closes fully.
Opening/closing using the power liftgate button (
) on the key
Press the power liftgate button on the key for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
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The vehicle is stopped.
Opening/closing the liftgate using the power liftgate switch
Press the power liftgate switch for 1 second or longer when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle is stopped.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
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All the doors are unlocked (when opening)
Opening the liftgate using the electric liftgate opener
Press the electric liftgate opener when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
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All the doors are unlocked.
The liftgate can be opened even while the doors are locked by pressing the electric liftgate opener while carrying the key.
Closing the liftgate using the power liftgate close switch
Press the power liftgate close switch when all of the following conditions are met.
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The vehicle power is switched to a position other than ON, or the selector lever is in the P position with the vehicle power switched ON
(With the advanced keyless function)
(Without the advanced keyless function)
To prevent the key from being left in the vehicle, make sure that the driver carries the key when operating the power liftgate close switch.
Closing using the door-lock switch on the liftgate (With the advanced keyless function)
Press the door-lock switch on the liftgate when all of the following conditions are met.
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You are carrying the key.
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The vehicle power is switched OFF.
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All the doors are closed.
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The liftgate is not automatically opening/closing.
The doors, liftgate, and the fuel-filler lid are locked, the hazard warning lights operate 1 time.
Then, the liftgate fully closes automatically.
Stopping the liftgate
If any of the following operations is done, the automatic opening and closing of the liftgate stops.
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The liftgate open/close switch on the key is pressed.
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The power liftgate switch is pressed.
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The electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The power liftgate close switch is pressed.
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(With the advanced keyless function)
The door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed.
The liftgate cannot be stopped when it is half open or lower. It moves in the close direction by the load weight of the liftgate itself.
Moving the liftgate again
If any of the following operations is done, the liftgate moves in the direction opposite to the direction it was moving before it stopped.
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The liftgate open/close switch on the key is pressed for 1 second or longer.
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The power liftgate switch is pressed for about 1 second or longer.
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The electric liftgate opener is pressed.
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The power liftgate close switch is pressed.
(With the advanced keyless function)
When the door-lock switch on the liftgate is pressed, the liftgate automatically fully closes.
