Suzuki SWIFT 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 25

BEFORE DRIVING
NOTE:
When the tailgate is closed incompletely,
follow the procedure below:
1) Push the tailgate unlatch switch (1) and
open the tailgate.
2) After a few seconds, close the tailgate.
3) Check that the tailgate is closed com-
pletely.
If you cannot unlock the tailgate by using
the key in the driver's door lock due to a
discharged lead-acid battery or malfunc-
tion, follow the procedure below to unlatch
the tailgate 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.
EXAMPLE
(2)
2) Open the cover (2) in the lock mecha-
nism of the tailgate.
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NOTE:
Be careful not to lose the cover (2)
because it is small and detachable.
EXAMPLE
(3)
3) Move the lever (3) in arrow direction by
using a flat-bladed screwdriver to
unlock the tailgate.
4) Push open the tailgate from inside. The
tailgate will be latched again by simply
closing the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by push-
ing the unlatch switch (1), have the vehicle
inspected by an authorized SUZUKI
dealer.
Check that there is no one near the
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tailgate when pushing open the tail-
gate from inside the vehicle.
(3)
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CAUTION
Type2
EXAMPLE
To open the tailgate, insert the key and
turn it clockwise to unlatch and lift the tail-
gate.
NOTICE
Do not use the key to lift up the tail-
gate, or the key may break off in the
lock.
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