Tailgate - Seat Leon 2012 Owner's Manual

108 Unlocking and locking

Tailgate

Unlocking and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate
gate will be automatically open.
Closing the tailgate
Fig. 64 Tailgate: opening
– Hold the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining
from the outside
and close it, pushing slightly.
The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehi-
cle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked
then the opening system is operative and the tailgate may be opened.
To lock/unlock, press the button
key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not
properly closed.* An acoustic warning signal is also given if the tailgate is
opened while the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 65 Detail of the in-
side of the tailgate: hand
grip
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64. The tail-
or the button on the remote control
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