Suzuki SWIFT Owner's Manual page 22

Seat Adjustment: 3
Adjustable Head Restraints: 3
BEFORE DRIVING
Tailgate
EXAMPLE
(1) Tailgate unlatch switch
You can lock and unlock the tailgate by
using the key in the driver's door lock.
To open the tailgate, push and hold the
tailgate unlatch switch (1) and lift the tail-
gate.
NOTE:
When the tailgate is closed incompletely,
follow the procedure below:
1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and
open the tailgate a little.
2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.
3) Make sure that the tailgate is closed
completely.
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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 car.
If you can not unlatch the tailgate by push-
ing the unlatch switch (1) due to a dis-
(1)
charged battery or malfunction, follow the
procedures below to unlatch the tailgate
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from inside the vehicle.
1) Fold the rear seat forward for easier
access. Refer to "Folding Rear Seats"
section for details on how to fold the
rear seat forward.
(2)
2) Push open the tailgate from inside by
pushing up on the emergency lever (2)
using a flat blade screw driver or the
jack handle. The tailgate will be latched
again by closing the tailgate simply.
If the tailgate can not be unlatched by
pushing the unlatch switch (1), have the
vehicle inspected by your SUZUKI dealer.
WARNING
• To avoid injury, do not use your fin-
ger to push the emergency lever.
• Make sure there is not anyone near
the tailgate when pushing open the
tailgate from inside the vehicle.
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