Tailgate - Mitsubishi ASX Manual

Locking and unlocking

Tailgate

WARNING
l It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas
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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.
To open
After unlocking the tailgate, lift the tailgate.
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NOTE
l
If you do not open the tailgate immediately
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after pressing the tailgate OPEN switch, the
tailgate can not be lifted. If this happens,
press the tailgate OPEN switch again and lift
the tailgate.
l 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
l When closing the tailgate, always ensure
your or other person's fingers cannot be
caught by the tailgate.
NOTE
l
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.