Liftgate - Mitsubishi 2015 OUTLANDER SPORT/RVR Owner's Manual

Liftgate

Liftgate
WARNING
 It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
enter the passenger compartment.
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CO is an invisible, odorless gas that can
cause unconsciousness and even death.
 When opening and closing the liftgate,
make sure that there are no people nearby
and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
CAUTION
 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage. Heat from
the exhaust could lead to burns.
NOTE
 Locking and unlocking the doors by using
power door locks (driver and front passenger
side), keyless entry system or the F.A.S.T.-
key operation (vehicles equipped with the
F.A.S.T.-key) also locks and unlocks the lift-
gate.
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To open
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After unlocking, raise the liftgate.
CAUTION
 Make sure there is no one standing nearby
when opening the liftgate.
NOTE
 The liftgate cannot be raised if it is not raised
immediately after pressing the liftgate OPEN
switch.
If this happens, raise the liftgate again after
pressing the liftgate OPEN switch.
 It is not possible to open the liftgate while
the battery is disconnected. If necessary, use
the inside liftgate release.
 When the battery is reconnected, all doors
and the liftgate will be locked. Unlock them
before trying to open the liftgate.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
To close
Pull the liftgate grip (A) downward as illus-
trated and release it before the liftgate closes
completely. Gently slam the liftgate from the
outside so that it is completely closed.
CAUTION
 To avoid injuring your hand or arm, do not
attempt to close the liftgate without releasing
the liftgate grip (A).
 Before starting the vehicle, be sure to con-
firm that the liftgate is locked. If the liftgate
opens while driving the vehicle, objects
stored in the luggage compartment could fall
out into the road.