Tailgate
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WARNING
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When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
To open
After unlocking the tailgate, push the switch (A)
and pull up the tailgate.
NOTE
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If you do not open the tailgate immediately
after pulling the handle, the tailgate cannot
be lifted. If this happens, pull the handle
again and lift the tailgate.
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The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated.
Gently push the upper gate from the outside with
enough force so that it is completely closed. Al-
ways ensure the tailgate is securely closed.
CAUTION
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When closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person’s fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.
NOTE
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Gas struts (B) are installed to support the tail-
gate.
To prevent damage or faulty operation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing
the tailgate.
• Also, do not push or pull the gas struts.
• Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
• Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
• Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
Locking and unlocking
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