Hyundai 2012 Accent - Manual (Page 92)

Features of your vehicle
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WARNING
Make sure your hands, feet and other
parts of your body are safely out of
the way before closing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make sure nothing is near the tail-
gate latch and striker while closing
the tailgate. It may damage the tail-
gate's latch. Opening the tailgate
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked by
turning the key to the "Lock" or
"Unlock" position.
• The tailgate is locked or unlocked
when all doors are locked or unlocked
with the key, transmitter or central door
lock switch.
• If unlocked, the tailgate can be opened
by pressing the handle and than
pulling up the hatch.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet climates, door lock and
door mechanisms may not work proper-
ly due to freezing conditions.
Closing the tailgate
To close the tailgate, lower and push
down the tailgate firmly. Make sure that
the tailgate is securely latched.
TAILGATE (5 DOOR)
WARNING
The tailgate swings upward. Make
sure no objects or people are near
the rear of the vehicle when open-
ing the tailgate.
CAUTION
Make certain that you close the tail-
gate before driving your vehicle.
Possible damage may occur to the
tailgate lift cylinders and attaching
hardware if the tailgate is not
closed prior to driving.
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