Tailgate - Mitsubishi i-MiEV 2011 Owner's Manual

Locking and unlocking

Tailgate

WARNING
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
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After unlocking the tailgate, push the switch (A)
and pull up the tailgate.
NOTE
l If you do not open the tailgate immediately
after pulling the handle, the tailgate cannot
be lifted. If this happens, pull the handle
again and lift the tailgate.
l
The tailgate cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
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To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated.
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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.