Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that the tailgate is securely latched.
Make sure your hands, feet and other parts of your body are safely out of the way before closing the tailgate.
Make sure nothing is near the tailgate latch and striker while closing the tailgate. It may damage the tailgate's latch.
Exhaust fumes
If you drive with the tailgate open, you will draw dangerous exhaust fumes into your vehicle which can cause serious injury or death to vehicle occupants.
If you must drive with the tailgate open, keep the air vents and all windows open so that additional outside air comes into the vehicle.
Rear cargo area
Occupants should never ride in the rear cargo area where no restraints are available. To avoid injury in the event of an accident or sudden stops, occupants should always be properly restrained.
No one should be allowed to occupy the luggage compartment of the vehicle at any time. The luggage compartment is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.