7 - If Trouble Arises | When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
When Liftgate/Boot Lid Cannot be Opened
If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and
the liftgate/boot lid cannot be opened,
perform the following procedure as an
emergency measure to open it:
(Hatchback)
CAUTION
* Perform the procedure using a cloth to
cover sharp edges which could injure your
hands.
* Perform the procedure carefully when using
a flathead screwdriver as it could cause
damage to the surrounding area or vehicle
parts.
1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.
Refer to Split/One-piece Folding
the Seatback on page 2-6.
2. Pull the centre section of the
plastic fastener and remove the
fasteners, then remove cover
on the interior surface of the
liftgate.
3. Using a flathead screwdriver, open the
inner cover.
4. Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the
lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.
