Child-Protection" Rear Doors (5-Door Models); Tailgate - Mitsubishi Colt Owner's Manual

"Child-protection" rear doors (5-
door models)
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1- Lock
2- Free
Child protection helps prevent doors from being
opened accidentally, especially when small chil-
dren are in the rear seat.
A lever is provided on each rear door.
If the lever is set to the locked position, the rear
door cannot be opened using the inside handle.
To open the rear door while the child protection is
in use, pull the outside door handle.
If the lever is set to the "Free" position, the child
protection mechanism does not function.
CAUTION
l When driving with a child in the rear
seat, please use the child protection to pre-
vent accidental door opening which may
cause an accident.

Tailgate

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WARNING
l It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
l
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.
CAUTION
l Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe
when loading and unloading luggage.
Heat from the exhaust could lead to burns.
NOTE
l
Locking/unlocking of the driver's door by us-
ing the key (LHD vehicles only), inside lock
knob (driver side) or keyless entry system al-
so locks/unlocks the tailgate.
Locking and unlocking
To lock or unlock from inside the vehi-
cle
The tailgate can be locked or unlocked by using the
inside lock knob (driver side), regardless of the po-
sition of the ignition key.
1- Lock
2- Unlock
If the tailgate is locked or unlocked by using the in-
side lock knob (driver side), it can still be locked or
unlocked with the key.
NOTE
l Repeated continuous operating between lock
and unlock could cause the central door
locks' built-in protection circuit to prevent
the system from operating. If this occurs,
wait about 1 minute before operating the knob.
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