Suzuki Ertiga Series Owner's Manual page 19

BEFORE DRIVING
Tailgate
WARNING
Always make sure that the tailgate is
closed and latched securely. Com-
pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-
vent occupants from being thrown
from the vehicle in the event of an
accident. Completely closing it also
helps keep exhaust gases from enter-
ing the vehicle.
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EXAMPLE
(1)
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using the key in the driver's door lock.
To open the tailgate, pull up and hold the
tailgate handle (1) and lift the tailgate.
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by pulling
up the tailgate handle (1) due to a dis-
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the tailgate
from inside the vehicle.
1) Fold the 3rd row seat forward for easier
access. Refer to "Folding Rear Seats"
section for details on how to fold the 3rd
row seat forward.
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2) Push open the tailgate from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
using a flat blade screwdriver or the
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched
again by closing the tailgate simply.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-
ing up the tailgate handle (1), have the
vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
CAUTION
• To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
ger to push the emergency lever.
• Make sure there is no one near the
tailgate when pushing open the tail-
gate from inside the vehicle.
(2)
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