Auto Reverse (Power Liftgate); Drop Prevention Mechanism (Power Liftgate); Sudden Operation Prevention Mechanism (Power Liftgate) - Mitsubishi MOTORS Outlander PHEV 2018 Owner's Manual

Power liftgate (if so equipped)
Auto reverse
If the auto reverse sensors (A) on either side
of the power liftgate detect that something is
being trapped by the closing power liftgate,
the warning buzzer will sound once and the
liftgate will automatically reverse direction
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and return to the full open position.
WARNING
 The auto reverse mechanism will not oper-
ate just before the power liftgate becomes
fully closed. Therefore, be careful not to
trap a hand, part of your body or an
object at this time.
 When the power liftgate is closed manu-
ally, the auto reverse mechanism will not
operate.
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WARNING
 If the auto reverse mechanism has been
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repeatedly activated, the power liftgate
may stop and then, depending on its posi-
tion, may abruptly open or close. Once the
power liftgate is completely closed or
open, automatic
resumed.
CAUTION
 Do not damage the auto reverse sensor, when
loading or unloading luggage. If the sensor is
damaged, the power liftgate will not close
automatically.
Drop prevention mechanism
After the power liftgate has opened automati-
cally, if it is detected that the power liftgate is
dropping due to factors such as accumulated
snow, the power liftgate will close automati-
cally.
A warning buzzer will sound continuously
while the drop prevention mechanism is oper-
ating.
NOTE
 If snow has accumulated on the power lift-
gate, remove it before operating the power
liftgate.
NOTE
 Do not install any accessory other than Mit-
subishi Motors Genuine parts on the power
liftgate. The drop prevention mechanism
may be activated due to the weight of the
accessory.
operation will be
 The drop prevention mechanism could be
activated if you attempt to close the liftgate
manually immediately after the power lift-
gate has been completely opened automati-
cally.
Sudden operation prevention
mechanism
If the Plug-in Hybrid EV System is started
while the power liftgate is operating, the
power liftgate may intermittently move or
stop moving to prevent the power liftgate
from moving abruptly. Approximately 10
seconds after the power liftgate has fully
closed or opened, power liftgate operation
will again resume.
CAUTION
 The auto reverse will not operate while the
sudden operation prevention mechanism is
activated.