MY Owners Manual

Electric tailgate*
Locking and unlocking 4-17
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Before operating the electric tailgate, unlock
the tailgate by using the keyless entry system,
keyless operation function, or the central door
locks.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 4-3,
“Keyless operation system” on page 4-6, or
“Central door locks” on page 4-15.
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CAUTION
 When closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.
NOTE
 Gas struts (C) are installed to support the
tailgate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
•Do not hold the gas struts when closing the
tailgate.
•Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
•Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
•Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
•Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
Electric tailgate*
Operating the electric tailgate
WARNING
 The luggage area was not designed for
people to ride in it. Do not let your chil-
dren ride in or play in the luggage area.
Riding or playing in the luggage area
could result in a serious accident.
 Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is securely closed.
If you drive with the tailgate open, there is
a danger of exhaust gas entering the vehi-
cle and causing carbon monoxide poison-
ing.
 For safety’s sake, the electric tailgate
should be operated by adults and not chil-
dren.
 When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people nearby
and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
Make sure the electric tailgate is com-
pletely open before loading and unloading
luggage.
CAUTION
 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage.
The heat from the exhaust could cause burns.
 Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is closed properly. If the tailgate opens
when driving, luggage could fall onto the
road and cause an accident.
 Do not install accessories other than
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts
on the electric tailgate. Some accessories
could be too heavy, causing the drop preven-
tion mechanism to operate.
WARNING
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