When You Cannot Open the Tailgate
■What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate
If you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.
1. Use a flat-tip screwdriver and remove the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
- Wrap the flap-tip screwdriver with a
cloth to prevent scratches.
2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgate while sliding the lever to the side using a flat-tip screwdriver.
What to do-Following up
After taking these steps, contact a dealer to have the
vehicle checked.
When you open the tailgate from inside, make sure there is enough space around the tailgate, and it does not hit anyone or any object.
See also:
Side Airbags
The side airbags help protect the upper torso of the driver or a front
passenger
during a moderate to severe side impact.
■Housing Locations
The side airbags are housed in the outside
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Reporting Safety Defects
In the U.S.
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could
cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration ...
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source,
such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■ Reactivating the audio system
Audio system without touch ...