NISSAN 2013 LEAF - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 218)

Hold the coated part
᭺
A when removing or
resetting the support rod. Avoid direct con-
tact with the metal parts because they may
be hot immediately after the EV (Electric
Vehicle) system has been stopped.
When closing the hood:
1. Return the support rod to its original position.
2. Slowly move the hood down to latch the lock.
3. Push the hood down to lock the hood se-
curely into place.
WARNING
• Always make sure that the rear hatch
has been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
• Do not drive with the rear hatch open.
• Make sure that all passengers have
their hands, etc. inside the vehicle be-
fore closing the rear hatch.
To open the rear hatch, unlock it and push the
rear hatch opener switch
᭺
A . Pull up the rear
hatch to open.
The rear hatch can be unlocked by:
• Pushing the rear hatch request switch (if so
equipped) (See “Intelligent Key system” earlier
in this section).
• Pushing the UNLOCK button on the
Intelligent Key (if so equipped) (See “Intelligent
Key system” earlier in this section).
• Pushing the UNLOCK button on the
remote controller (if so equipped) (See “Intelli-
gent Key system” earlier in this section).
• Pushing the power door lock switch to the
“UNLOCK” position.
REAR HATCH
Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-17