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.
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To avoid damage to the tailgate, make sure
the area above and behind the tailgate is
clear before opening it.
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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.
NOTE
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When opening and closing the electric tail-
gate, do not place your hands near the arm
(B).
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Gas struts (C) are installed in the locations
shown below in order to support the electric
tailgate.
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Make sure not to bump your head in the area
near the arm of the electric tailgate when
loading and unloading luggage.
NOTE
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Please observe the following in order to pre-
vent damage or faulty operation.
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Do not pull on the gas struts when closing
the electric tailgate or otherwise push or
pull them.
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Do not attach any plastic material, tape,
etc., to the gas struts.
NOTE
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Do not tie string, etc., around the gas
struts.
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Do not hang anything from the gas struts.
Automatic operation
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The electric tailgate can be operated using the
remote control switch on the keyless opera-
tion key, or the close switch on the tailgate
when the electric tailgate power switch (A) is
on.
Electric tailgate*
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Locking and unlocking
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