Liftgate (Except For Vehicles Equipped With The Power Liftgate) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Liftgate (except for vehicles equipped with the power liftgate)

door can be opened using the inside door han-
dle.
WARNING
 Always keep the doors tightly closed and
locked when driving. An unlocked door
may be accidentally opened by a passen-
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ger, especially by a child who could fall
out. Also, if the doors are not locked, there
is a greater risk of someone being thrown
from the vehicle in an accident.
Liftgate (except for vehicles
equipped with the power
liftgate)
WARNING
 It is dangerous to drive with the liftgate
open since carbon monoxide (CO) gas con-
tained in engine exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment.
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.
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WARNING
 If snow or ice has accumulated on the lift-
gate, remove it before opening the liftgate.
Otherwise the liftgate may abruptly close
due to the weight of the snow or ice.
 When opening the liftgate, always fully
open it. A partially opened liftgate can
unexpectedly close due to its own weight.
 When the vehicle is parked on a slope, the
effort required to open or close the liftgate
may be greater or less than expected.
The liftgate may also open or close more
quickly.
CAUTION
 Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage with engine
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running. Heat from the exhaust could lead to
burns.
 To avoid damage to the liftgate, make sure
that area above and behind the liftgate is
clear before opening it.
NOTE
 Locking and unlocking the doors by using
power door locks (driver and front passenger
side), keyless entry system, or F.A.S.T.-key
operation also locks and unlocks the liftgate.
To open
1. After unlocking, push the liftgate open
switch (A) and 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 12 V starter battery is disconnected. If
necessary, use the inside liftgate release.