Owner's Manual - Page 78

For Outlander PHEV 2016.

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NOTE
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.
Electric tailgate*
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Before operating the electric tailgate, unlock
the tailgate by using the keyless entry system,
keyless operation system, or the central door
locks.
Refer to “Keyless entry system” on page
4-03, “Keyless operation system” on page
4-06, or “Central door locks” on page 4-16.
Operating the electric tailgate
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WARNING
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The luggage area was not designed for
people to ride in it. Do not let your chil-
dren ride in or play in the luggage area.
Riding or playing in the luggage area
could result in a serious accident.
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Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is securely closed.
If you drive with the tailgate open, there
is a danger of exhaust gas entering the ve-
hicle and causing carbon monoxide poi-
soning.
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For safety’s sake, the electric tailgate
should be operated by adults and not chil-
dren.
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When opening and closing the tailgate,
make sure that there are no people near-
by and be careful not to hit your head or
pinch your hands, neck, etc.
Make sure the electric tailgate is com-
pletely open before loading and unloading
luggage.
CAUTION
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Do not stand behind the exhaust pipe when
loading and unloading luggage.
The heat from the exhaust could cause
burns.
CAUTION
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Before driving, make sure the electric tail-
gate is closed properly. If the tailgate opens
when driving, luggage could fall onto the
road and cause an accident.
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Do not install accessories other than
MITSUBISHI MOTORS GENUINE parts
on the electric tailgate. Some accessories
could be too heavy, causing the drop preven-
tion mechanism to operate.
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When closing the electric tailgate, make sure
there is no foreign matter around the striker
(A).
If foreign matter gets into the striker it could
prevent the electric tailgate from closing
normally.
Electric tailgate*
4-20
OGGE16E1
Locking and unlocking
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