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Ta i l g a t e
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(1) Driver’s door lock (2) Tailgate lock (3) Tailgate handle
If your vehicle is equipped with the cen-tral door locking system, you can lock orunlock the tailgate by using the key in the driver’s door lock (1).
If your vehicle is not equipped with thecentral door locking system, you can lock or unlock the tailgate by using thekey in the tailgate lock (2).
To open the tailgate, pull up the tailgatehandle (3) and lift the tailgate.
If you cannot unlatch the tailgate by pulling up the tailgate handle (3) due to a dis- charged battery or malfunction, follow the procedures below to unlatch the tailgatefrom inside the vehicle. 1) Remove the luggage compartmentcover (if equipped) and fold the rear seat forward for easier access. Refer to “Folding Rear Seats” section for details on how to fold the rear seat forward.
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2) Remove the trim (5) of the tailgate. Push center of the clips (4) and pullthem out. Then, remove the trim (5).
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3) To unlock the tailgate lock, pull the lockplate (6) up. To open the tailgate, pushthe emergency lever (7) sideways. Thetailgate will be latched again by simply closing the tailgate.
If the tailgate cannot be unlatched by pull-ing up the tailgate handle (3), have the vehicle inspected by your MARUTISUZUKI dealer.
WA R N I N G
Always make sure that the tailgate is closed and latched securely. Com- pletely closing the tailgate helps pre-vent occupants from being thrown from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Completely closing it alsohelps keep exhaust gases from enter- ing the vehicle.
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CAUTION
Make sure there is no one near the tailgate when pushing open the tail- gate from inside the vehicle. To avoid injury, do not use your fin-ger to push the emergency lever.
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Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
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Seat position adjustment lever (1) Pull the lever up and slide the seat.
Seatback angle adjustment lever (2) Pull the lever up and move the seatback.
Seat height adjustment lever (3) (if equipped) Pull the lever up to raise the seat. Push the lever down to lower the seat.
After adjustment, try to move the seat and seatback forward and rearward to ensurethat it is securely latched.
Rear Seats
Folding Rear SeatsThe rear seat(s) of your vehicle can befolded forward to provide additional cargospace.
To fold the rear seats forward:
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1) Insert the latch plate of the outboardlap-shoulder belts into the slit (1).
WA R N I N G
Never attempt to adjust the driver’s seat or seatback while driving. The seat or seatback could move unex- pectedly, causing loss of control.Make sure that the driver’s seat and seatback are properly adjusted before you start driving.
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To avoid excessive seat belt slack,which reduces the effectiveness of the seat belts as a safety device, make sure that the seats are adjustedbefore the seat belts are fastened.
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All seatbacks should always be in an upright position when driving, or seat belt effectiveness may be reduced.Seat belts are designed to offer maxi- mum protection when seatbacks are in the upright position.
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NOTICE
• When you move a seatback, makesure the latch plate is inserted intothe slit securely so the seat beltsare not caught by the seatback, seat hinge, or seat latch. This helps prevent damage to the belt system.• Make sure the belt webbing is nottwisted.
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