Mitsubishi Outlander: Tailgate
WARNING
• It is dangerous to drive with the tailgate open, since carbon monoxide (CO) gas can enter the cabin.
You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
• When opening and closing the tailgate, make sure that there are no people nearby and be careful not to hit your head or pinch your hands, neck, etc.
To open
After unlocking the tailgate, lift the tailgate.
NOTE
• If you do not open the tailgate immediately after pressing the tailgate OPEN switch, the tailgate can not be lifted. If this happens, press the tailgate OPEN switch again and lift the tailgate.
• The tailgate cannot be opened when the battery is flat or disconnected.
To close
Pull the tailgate grip (A) downward as illustrated.
Gently push the upper gate from the outside with enough force so that it is completely closed. Always ensure the tailgate is securely closed.
CAUTION
• When closing the tailgate, always ensure your or other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the tailgate.
NOTE
• Gas struts (B) are installed to support the tailgate.
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.
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Inside tailgate release
The inside tailgate release is designed to provide a way to open the tailgate
in the case of a discharged battery.
The tailgate release lever (see illustration) is mounted on the tailgate.
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Security alarm system
The security alarm system is for alerting the surrounding area of suspicious
behaviour to prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm if a
door, the tailgate or the bonnet is ope
The security alarm has four modes
System preparation mode (approx. 20 seconds)
(The buzzer sounds intermittently and the security indicator (A) blinks.)
The system preparation time extends from the point at which all of the doors
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Fuel selection
For the petrol-powered vehicles with turbocharger, your engine is designed to
provide satisfactory performance by using unleaded petrol octane number 98 RON or
higher. In order to maintain engine performance and exhaust system durability, use
unleaded petrol octane number 98 RON or higher.
Front console box
To open, push the lid.
Upper box
Note
► The Auxiliary Audio connector (RCA) or the Auxiliary Video connector (RCA)
is located in the front console box (if so equipped). For details, refer to “To
use the external audio input function”.
Lower box
Note
► Do not use the f
