Operating manual lift gate

To open the lift gate, unlock it and push the opener switch A . Pull up the lift gate to open.

The lift gate can be unlocked by:

pushing the unlock button on the Intelligent Key twice.
pushing the lift gate request switch (if so equipped).
  pushing the door handle request switch twice (if so equipped).
pushing the power door lock switch to the unlock position.
inserting the mechanical key into the driver’s door key cylinder and turning it to the rear of the vehicle twice.

To close the lift gate, pull down until it securely locks.

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