Emergency liftgate safety release
 OCV045005N |
To unlock and open the liftgate manually from inside the luggage compartment, follow these steps:
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Insert a long, flat object into the opening at the bottom of the liftgate.
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Slide the latch in the direction of the arrow to unlock the liftgate.
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Push the liftgate to open.
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For emergencies, be fully aware of the location of the emergency liftgate safety release latch in the vehicle and how to open the liftgate if you are accidentally locked in the luggage compartment.
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No one, including animals, 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 an accident.
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Use the release latch for emergencies only. Use extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
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No person should be allowed to occupy the cargo area of the vehicle at any time. The cargo area is a very dangerous location in the event of a crash.
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Use the release lever for emergencies only. Use with extreme caution, especially while the vehicle is in motion.
Make sure there are no people or objects around the liftgate before opening or closing it. Wait until the liftgate has opened fully and stopped moving before loading or unloading cargo from the vehicle.
Do not grasp the part supporting the liftgate (gas lifter), as this may cause serious injury.
 OCV045006N |