Tailgate/Luggage Compartment Lid Latch

The luggage compartment latch is attached to the bottom of the lid. The latch can be released electrically by pressing the tailgate open switch located on the outboard side of driver's lower knee bolster; a release switch is also provided on the Smart Key. There is also a release switch on the underside of the finisher.

On NAS vehicles an emergency release cable is attached to the latch. This allows the latch to be manually opened by pulling a handle located in the tailgate interior trim (sedan vehicles only).