To open
After unlocking the rear hatch, lift the rear hatch.
NOTE
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If
you do not open the rear hatch immediate-
ly after pressing the rear hatch OPEN switch,
the rear hatch cannot be lifted.
If this happens, press the rear hatch OPEN
switch again and lift the rear hatch.
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The rear hatch cannot be opened when the bat-
tery is flat or disconnected.
To close
Pull
the rear hatch grip (A) downward as illustra-
ted. Gently slam the rear hatch from the outside so
that it is completely closed. Always ensure the rear
hatch is securely closed.
CAUTION
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When closing the rear hatch, always en-
sure your or other person’s fingers can-
not be caught by the rear hatch.
NOTE
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Gas
struts (B) are installed to support the
rear hatch. To prevent damage or faulty oper-
ation.
• Do not hold the gas struts when closing
the rear hatch.
• 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.
Locking and unlocking
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