Range Rover Evoque: Operating the tailgate
Ensure there is minimum space
of 1.0M
(39 in) above the rear of vehicle before
operating the tailgate. Insufficient space
may result in damage to the vehicle.
Do not operate the tailgate
if a cycle
rack is fitted to the tailgate. Remove any
cycles and/or racks before operating
the tailgate.
There are two types of tailgate, powered and manual.
Both types of tailgate can be released using:
- the appropriate button on the Smart Key,
- the internal release switch,
- the external release switch on the tailgate.
Note: The tailgate will not open if the vehicle is travelling at or above approximately 5km/h (3.1mph).
Note: When using the external release switch, all doors must be unlocked and the gear selector in Park (P) position.
Note: If the Smart Key is inadvertently left inside the luggage compartment and the vehicle is locked and the alarm set, an audible warning will sound and the tailgate will re-open after three seconds.
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Powered tailgate operation
1. Press to open the powered tailgate.
2. Press and release to close the powered
tailgate.
After the tailgate has opened to its set height, it
can be manually raised or lowered. If the
tailgate
Powered tailgate opening height
The maximum opening height can be set as
required. This is useful in parking areas with
low ceiling heights or just for ease of use.
1. Open the tailgate to the position which you
want to set as t
Programmed position loss
The powered tailgate may lose its position
memory if there are multiple object detections
or if battery voltage is low. Powered operation
may be inhibited. To reset the tailgate;
1. Manually close
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Starting System - Component
Location
COMPONENT LOCATION
Solenoid
12V supply from battery
Solenoid power supply from Battery Junction Box (BJB)
Starter motor
Pinion gear
Starting System - Overview
OVERVIEW
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Beltminder
A front and rear seat Beltminder system warns
the driver when the seat belt of an occupied
seat is not fastened or is unfastened during a
journey.
Beltminder
A graphic accompanied by a text message in
the message centre indicates which seat belts
are fastened at the start of a journey and a
