Mitsubishi MOTORS OUTLANDER PHEV 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Tailgate
Locking and unlocking 4-19
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The electric tailgate can be operated using the
remote control switch on the keyless opera-
tion key, or the close switch on the tailgate
when the electric tailgate power switch (A) is
on.
NOTE
 When opening and closing the electric tail-
gate, do not place your hands near the arm
(B).
 Gas struts (C) are installed in the locations
shown below in order to support the electric
tailgate.
 Make sure not to bump your head in the area
near the arm of the electric tailgate when
loading and unloading luggage.
NOTE
 Please observe the following in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not pull on the gas struts when closing
the electric tailgate or otherwise push or
pull them.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang anything from the gas struts.
Automatic operation
WARNING
 Turn off the electric tailgate power switch
when not operating the electric tailgate.
If the switch is left on, someone’s hand or
head could get caught if the electric tail-
gate switch or close switch is accidentally
operated, or children play with the con-
trols.

If the electric tailgate power switch is
turned off while the tailgate is operating,
it will stop moving and switch to manual
operation.
At this time, the electric tailgate could
open or close suddenly, depending on its
position.
CAUTION
 Do not apply excessive force on the electric
tailgate when opening or closing it. Doing so
could cause a breakdown.
 Do not start the Plug-in Hybrid EV System
while the tailgate is operating. The sudden
operation prevention mechanism could oper-
ate, making the electric tailgate stop inter-
mittently while it moves.