Operation from outside the vehicle
Insert (or remove) the key when the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder is in the vertical or the horizontal position.
Rotate the key to lock or unlock as shown in the illustration.
1- Unlock
2- Lock
3- Always lock
NOTE
If the key cylinder remains ”Always lock” in position (3), the boot lid (or tailgate) cannot be unlocked by the central door lock operation.
To open
Push the boot lid (or tailgate) key cylinder (A) when the key cylinder is in the unlocked position.
To close
Press the boot lid (or tailgate) down until it is closed, and turn the key to lock position.
NOTE
Gas springs (B) are installed in the locations illustrated in order to support the tailgate. Please observe the following in order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
- Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas springs.
- Do not tie string, etc., around the gas springs.
- Do not pull on the gas springs when closing the tailgate or hang items from the gas springs.
See also:
Antenna
To remove
Turn the pole (A) anticlockwise.
To install
Screw the pole (A) clockwise into the base (B) until it is securely retained
NOTE
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Parking
To park the vehicle, first bring it to a complete stop, fully engage the parking
brake, and then move the gearshift lever to the “P” (PARK) position.
If you are going to leave the vehicle unatt ...
Seat belt inspection
► Check the belts for cuts, worn or frayed webbing and for cracked or deformed
metallic parts. Replace the belt assembly if it is defective.
► A dirty belt should be cleaned with neutra ...