Mitsubishi MOTORS LANCER EVOLUTION, Owner'S Manual

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To open
Operation from inside the vehicle (LHD vehicles)
Pull the release lever located beside the driver’s
seat.
Operation from inside the vehicle (RHD vehicles)
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press the trunk lid opener switch to open the
trunk lid. The trunk lid will pop up slightly.
Lift it to open the trunk.
NOTE
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When the LOCK switch of the keyless entry
system has been used to lock all of the doors,
pushing the trunk lid opener switch does not
make the trunk lid open.
Before using the trunk lid opener switch, you
must press the UNLOCK switch of the key-
less entry system.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on pages
1-04 and 1-19.
Using the remote control switch
Press the electric trunk lid switch or the OPEN
switch on the trunk lid. (See “Keyless entry sys-
tem” on pages 1-04, 1-19 or “Keyless operation
system” on page 1-07.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open
the trunk.
To close
Pull the trunk lid downward as illustrated. Gently
slam the trunk lid from the outside so that it is
completely closed. Always ensure the trunk lid is
securely closed.
CAUTION
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When closing the trunk lid, always en-
sure your or another person’s fingers
cannot be caught by the trunk lid.
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Before starting the vehicle, be sure to
confirm that the trunk lid is closed. If the
trunk lid opens while driving the vehicle,
objects stored in the trunk could fall out
onto the road.
NOTE
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Gas struts (A) are installed to support the
trunk lid. To prevent damage or faulty opera-
tion,
• Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts
when closing the trunk lid.
Locking and unlocking
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