Rear gate
The rear gate can be locked and unlocked using any of the following systems.
● Power door locking switch: Refer to “Power door locking switches” F2-7.
● Keyless access with the push-button start system (if equipped): Refer to “Keyless access with push-button start system” F2-8.
● Remote keyless entry system: Refer to “Remote keyless entry system” .
To open:
First unlock the rear gate lock then push the rear gate opener button.
For models with a power rear gate, briefly press the rear gate opener button to open the rear gate automatically. Press and hold the rear gate opener button to open the rear gate as utilized in models without a power rear gate.
To close:
Lower the rear gate slowly and push down firmly until the latch engages.
The rear gate can be lowered easily if you pull it down holding the recessed grip.
WARNING
● To prevent dangerous exhaust gas from entering the vehicle, always keep the rear gate closed while driving.
● Do not attempt to shut the rear gate while holding the recessed grip. Also avoid closing the rear gate by pulling on the recessed grip from inside the cargo space.
There is a danger of your hand being caught and injured.
CAUTION
● Do not jam a plastic bag in or place cellophane tape on the rear gate stays or scratch the stays while loading or unloading cargo.
That could cause leakage of gas from the stays, which may result in their inability to hold the rear gate open.
● Be careful not to hit your head or face on the rear gate when opening or closing the rear gate and when loading or unloading cargo.
NOTE
If the rear gate cannot be unlocked due to a discharged vehicle battery, a malfunction in the door locking/unlocking system or other causes, you can unlock it by manually operating the rear gate lock release lever. For the procedure, refer to “Rear gate – if the rear gate cannot be opened” .
Power rear gate (if equipped)
WARNING
● When opening the rear gate, make sure there are no people around it. If the rear gate, by any chance, should hit a part of the body, this may result in an injury.
● When closing the rear gate, be extremely careful to prevent anyone’s fingers, arms, neck, head or other objects from being caught in the rear gate. Otherwise, serious personal injury may be caused by entrapment.
● If either of the operating conditions has not been satisfied while operating the power rear gate, an electronic chirp will sound and the power rear gate will be deactivated.
In this case, the rear gate may open or close suddenly. Be careful to prevent anyone’s body parts or any objects from being hit against the rear gate or being caught in the rear gate.
● After opening the rear gate on the slope by using the power rear gate, the rear gate may be closed. Make sure that the rear gate has been stopped completely after opening it.
CAUTION
When closing the rear gate after opening it by using the memory function, make sure to use the power rear gate. If you close the rear gate manually with extra force, the power rear gate may be damaged.
The power rear gate operates only when all of the following conditions are satisfied.
● The vehicle is stopped completely.
● The outside temperature is within a range from −228F to 1588F (from −308C to 708C).
● The ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/ “OFF” or “ACC” position. Or, the ignition switch is in the “ON” position and the parking brake is applied (MT models)/the select lever is in the “P” position (CVT models).
To open the rear gate:
Press and hold any of the power rear gate buttons when the rear gate is closed. Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
To stop the rear gate midway:
Briefly press any of the power rear gate buttons while the rear gate is being opened. Then the hazard warning flashers will flash twice.
If the button is pressed again, the rear gate will be closed. If the power rear gate button is briefly pressed while the gate is closed, the rear gate can be opened.
However, the rear gate cannot be stopped again while it is opening.
To close the rear gate:
Perform any of the following procedures when the rear gate is opened.
● Press and hold the power rear gate button on the instrument panel.
● Briefly press the power rear gate button on the rear gate.
● Press and hold the power rear gate button on the access key/remote transmitter.
Then an electronic chirp will sound twice and the hazard warning flashers will flash twice. If the button is briefly pressed again, the rear gate will be opened. However, you cannot stop the rear gate midway even if you press the button again.
NOTE
● If the button is pressed repeatedly while the power rear gate is operating, the system may ignore the button operation in order to avoid being damaged. Do not press the button unnecessarily.
● It is not possible to stop the rear gate temporarily while opening between the completely closed position and approximately 12 in (30 cm) open.
If you press one of the power rear gate buttons briefly during this range, the rear gate will be closed.
● If the vehicle starts to move while the power rear gate is operating, the system sounds a buzzer and closes the rear gate automatically. At this time, if the system detects jamming, it will deactivate the power rear gate and the rear gate will not be closed. If this occurs, close the rear gate via regular procedures.
● If you try to open the rear gate using the power rear gate function immediately after closing the rear gate using the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will not open. Wait for a while before trying to open the rear gate via the power rear gate. If you wish to open it right away, it can be opened manually.
Memory function
Your desired rear gate height can be registered.
Registration of the rear gate height:
To register the rear gate height, perform the following procedures while the ignition switch is in the “LOCK”/“OFF” position.
1. Press the memory switch to select the “ON” status.
2. Press and hold the rear gate opener button located above the license plate.
After the latch releases, let go of the button and raise the rear gate to the desired height manually.
3. With the rear gate at the desired height, press and hold the power rear gate button on the inside edge of the rear gate until an electronic chirp is heard and the hazard warning flashers flash three times. The electronic chirp and the flashing hazard warning flashers confirm the selected rear gate height has been registered.
4. Close the rear gate manually (without using the power rear gate).
NOTE
● To change the registered height, perform the registering procedure again.
● It is possible to register the height from approximately 12 in (30 cm) or more from the completely closed position.
● Before closing the rear gate in step 4, it is possible to register the height many times through step 3. Therefore, the registered height can easily be finetuned.
Retrieval of the rear gate height:
To open the rear gate and stop it at the registered height, perform the following procedure.
1. Press the memory switch to select the ON status.
2. Press and hold any of the power rear gate switches.
Even if any of the power rear gate switches are pressed and held while the memory switch is in the OFF status, you can stop it at the registered height by pressing the memory switch to select the ON status before the rear gate reaches the registered height.
NOTE
● The rear gate will open to the position that is stored in the memory function even if the rear gate is opened by the reverse function.
● If the rear gate is opened manually while the memory function is activated, you cannot close it by pressing the power rear gate button on the rear gate.
To close it, press the other power rear gate button or close it manually.
Reverse function
WARNING
● Do not let parts of your body be caught intentionally to operate the reverse function. If the reverse function does not operate for some reason, this may lead to serious injury or accidents.
● The reverse function may not operate in the case that foreign objects are caught in the rear gate just before it closes completely.
Be careful not to catch your fingers and other body parts.
● Reverse function may not operate depending on the object shape and the manner in which it was caught. Be careful not to catch your fingers and other body parts.
CAUTION
● If reverse function is operated 3 times consecutively, automatic opening and closing of the power rear gate function will be canceled and the rear gate can be opened and closed normally.
Whether the rear gate opens or closes depends on the rear gate height when automatic operation is ceased. Be careful that the rear gate does not hit anyone’s head or face etc. and that fingers and baggage etc. are not caught in it.
● Take care not to damage the touch sensors. The reverse function may cease to operate.
If, while opening or closing using power rear gate, the rear gate catches persons or baggage or hits an obstacle, an electronic chirp will sound 3 times and the rear gate will operate as follows.
When opening the rear gate:
The rear gate will be automatically closed.
When closing the rear gate:
The rear gate will be automatically opened.
Touch sensors are attached on the left and right edges of the rear gate. If the touch sensors detect fingers, baggage etc. while closing by the power rear gate function, an electronic chirp will sounds 3 times and the rear gate will open automatically.
NOTE
When the rear gate is opened using reverse function, it will be opened fully or to the height registered in the memory function.
Rear gate drop prevention function
If, while fully opened via the power rear gate, the rear gate is lowered by the weight of snow and such, the electronic chirp will sound and the rear gate will close automatically.
NOTE
● If there is snow on the rear gate, only use the power rear gate function after removing the snow.
● If you close the rear gate manually just after the rear gate is fully opened using the power rear gate function, the rear gate drop prevention function will operate to close the rear gate automatically.
In this case, this is not a malfunction.