Mitsubishi MOTORS i-MiEV, Owner'S Manual

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Liftgate
Features and controls 5-11
5
door can be opened using the inside door han-
dle.
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After unlocking the liftgate, push the switch
(A) and pull up the liftgate.
Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illus-
trated. Gently push the upper gate from the
outside with enough force so that it is com-
pletely closed. Always ensure the liftgate is
securely closed.
WARNING
 Always keep the doors tightly closed and
locked when driving. An unlocked door
may be accidentally opened by a passen-
ger, especially by a child who could fall
out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there
is a greater risk of someone being thrown
from the vehicle in an accident.
Liftgate
WARNING
 When opening and closing the liftgate,
make sure that there are no people nearby
and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.

If snow or ice has accumulated on the lift-
gate, remove it before opening the liftgate.
Otherwise the liftgate may abruptly close
due to the weight of the snow or ice.
 When opening the liftgate, always fully
open it. A partially opened liftgate can
unexpectedly close due to its own weight.
 When the vehicle is parked on a slope, the
effort required to open or close the liftgate
may be greater or less than expected.
The liftgate may also open or close more
quickly.
CAUTION
 To avoid damage to the liftgate, make sure
the area above and behind the liftgate is clear
before opening it.
To open
NOTE
 If you do not open the liftgate immediately
after pulling the handle, the liftgate can not
be lifted. If this happens, pull the handle
again and lift the liftgate.
 The liftgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To close
CAUTION
 To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not
attempt to close the liftgate the gate grip (A).
 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-
firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate
opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the luggage compartment could fall
out into the road.
 When closing the liftgate, always ensure that
everybody removes their hands and fingers
from the liftgate opening.
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