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Tailgate
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(1) Tailgate handle
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using the key in the driver’s door lock.
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgate
handle (1) and lift the tailgate.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using
the key in the driver’s door lock due to a
discharged lead-acid battery or malfunc-
tion, follow the procedure below to unlatch
the tailgate from inside the vehicle.
1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to “Folding rear seats”
section for details on how to fold the
rear seat forward.
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2) Open the cover (2) in the lock mecha-
nism of the tailgate.
NOTE:
Be careful not to lose the cover (2)
because it is small and detachable.
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3) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction by
using a flat-bladed screwdriver to
unlock the tailgate.
4) Push open the tailgate from inside. The
tailgate will be latched again by simply
closing the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by push-
ing the unlatch switch (1), have the vehicle
inspected by a Maruti Suzuki authorised
workshop.
WARNING
Always make sure that the tailgate is
closed and latched securely. Com-
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-
vent occupants from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident. Completely closing it also
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-
ing the vehicle.
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EXAMPLE
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EXAMPLE
CAUTION
Check that there is no one near the
tailgate when pushing open the tail-
gate from inside the vehicle.
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EXAMPLE