Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER PHEV 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Tailgate
4-18 Locking and unlocking
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After unlocking the tailgate, push the tailgate
open switch (A) and pull up the tailgate.
Pull the tailgate grip (B) downward as illus-
trated. Gently slam the tailgate from the out-
side so that it is completely closed. Always
ensure the tailgate is securely closed.
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Before operating the electric tailgate, unlock
the tailgate by using the keyless entry system,
keyless operation system, or the central door
locks.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page 4-3,
“Keyless operation system” on page 4-7, or
“Central door locks” on page 4-15.
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Operating the tailgate (except
for the electric tailgate)
To open
NOTE
 The tailgate cannot be opened when the aux-
iliary battery is flat or disconnected.
If you want to open the tailgate, it can be
opened by using the inside tailgate release.
Refer to “Inside tailgate release” on page
4-25.
To close
CAUTION
 When closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.
Electric tailgate
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Operating the electric tailgate
WARNING
 For safety’s sake, the electric tailgate
should be operated by adults and not chil-
dren.
 Make sure the electric tailgate is com-
pletely open before loading and unloading
luggage.
CAUTION
 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.
 When closing the electric tailgate, make sure
there is no foreign matter around the striker
(A).
If foreign matter gets into the striker it could
prevent the electric tailgate from closing nor-
mally.