Tailgate
Locking and unlocking
3-19
3
To close the tailgate, pull the tailgate grip (A)
downward and release it before the tailgate is
completely closed, then gently push shut the
tailgate from the outside.
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The following 6 methods are available for
automatic operation of the electric tailgate.
Refer to “Operating the electric tailgate using
the keyless operation key” on page 3-20.
Refer to “Operating the electric tailgate using
the inside electric tailgate switch” on page
3-21.
Refer to “Operating the electric tailgate using
the tailgate inner switch” on page 3-21.
Refer to “Opening the electric tailgate using
the open switch” on page 3-22.
Refer to “Operating the electric tailgate using
the hands-free access” on page 3-22.
For vehicles equipped with Instruments -
Type B, the electric tailgate can be operated
by “OPEN/CLOSE RESERVATION” or
“OPEN/CLOSE OPERATION” on the Blue-
tooth
®
device connected to the vehicle.
Refer to “MITSUBISHI Remote Control” on
page 2-6.
WARNING
Always keep the release lever lid on tail-
gate closed when driving so that your lug-
gage cannot accidentally bump the lever
and open the tailgate.
To close
CAUTION
When closing the tailgate, do not close it
directly putting the hands on the tailgate
grip. If the hands or arms got caught, a seri-
ous injury could result.
Operating the tailgate (the elec-
tric tailgate)
To open or close the electric tail-
gate
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
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.
Do not install accessories other than MIT-
SUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts on the
electric tailgate. Some accessories could be
too heavy, causing the drop prevention
mechanism to operate.
Refer to “Drop prevention mechanism” on
page 3-26.
Automatic operation
CAUTION