Inside Tailgate Release; Security Alarm System - Mitsubishi ASX 2019 Owner's Manual

NOTE
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.

Inside tailgate release

The inside tailgate release is designed to pro-
vide a way to open the tailgate in the case of
a discharged battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the tailgate.
You and your family should familiarize your-
selves with the location and operation of the
tailgate release lever.
To open
1. Insert a straight blade (or minus) screw-
driver into the notch of the lid (A) and
pry gently to open the lid.
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Inside tailgate release
2. Move the lever (B) to open the tailgate.
3. Push out on the tailgate to open it.
WARNING
l Always keep the lid (A) on the tailgate
closed when driving so that your luggage
cannot accidentally bump the lever (B)
and open the tailgate.

Security alarm system*

The security alarm system is for alerting the
surrounding area of suspicious behaviour to
prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by op-
erating an alarm if a door, the tailgate or the
bonnet is opened when the vehicle has not
been unlocked using the keyless entry system
or the keyless operation function.
Also, the alarm will be activated if any of the
following occur.
Locking and unlocking
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