HONDA 2007 Element - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 85)

See page for information on
cargo loading. Keep the tailgate and
the hatch closed at all times while
driving to avoid damaging them, and
to prevent exhaust gas from getting
into the interior. See
on page .
You can open the tailgate only when
the hatch is open. To open the
tailgate, slide the lock lever to the
left and swing down the tailgate. To
close the tailgate, lift it up and push
it firmly until it latches.
Before closing the tailgate, make
sure the hatch is raised. Closing the
tailgate on the lowered hatch can
damage the hatch and the tailgate.
When both the hatch and tailgate are
open, the hatch cannot be latched
without first closing the tailgate.
To close the hatch, lower it, then
press down on the back edge.
With the hatch unlocked, open it by
pulling the handle and lifting up.
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