TAILGATE
If you are travelling in
areas where refuelling
IMPORTANT Adjust the height of
the dipped headlight beam when trav-
elling at night with a rather heavy load
in the boot (see “Headlights” in this
chapter).
can be difficult and you
Opening/closing the tailgate
want to carry a can of petrol, fol-
low the law in force. Use a ho-
mologated can and secure it ad-
equately. Even given these pre-
cautions, the risk of fire in the
event of an accident is increased.
To open the tailgate from the out-
side, turn the ignition key in lock
fig. 118 and pull handle A in the di-
rection of the arrow.
Make sure the load does not exceed
the values shown in “Weights” para-
graph, “Technical specifications” chap-
ter for correct operation of the head-
light adjustment device.
The opening of the boot is made eas-
ier by the gas-filed struts on each side.
IMPORTANT Fit the key well into
the lock before turning it.
When using the boot,
make sure the load you
Do not knock the tailgate
into objects on the roof
rack when you open it.
You will be able to open the tailgate
with the key only if you remove the
key from the lock after turning it by 45
degrees.
are carrying does not ex-
ceed the permitted weight (see
“Technical specifications”). Also
ensure the items in the boot are
arranged properly to prevent
them being thrown forwards and
injuring passengers should you
brake sharply. Do not travel with
the tailgate open: exhaust gas
could filter into the passenger
compartment.
To close, lower the tailgate until the
lock clicks.
Do not use the key as a
handle to open the tail-
gate. You could damage it.
CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING
SYSTEM
From the outside
With the doors closed, fit and turn
the key in one of the front door locks.
fig. 118
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