533Handling the UnexpectedWhen You Cannot Open the TailgateIf you cannot open the tailgate, use the following procedure.1. Wrap a cloth around the flat-tipscrewdriver. Put it into the cover as shownin the image, and remove the cover.2. To open the tailgate, push the tailgatewhile sliding the lever to the right.■ What to Do When Unable to Open the Tailgate 1What to Do When Unable to Open the TailgateWhat to do-following upAfter taking these steps, contact a dealer to have thevehicle checked.When you open the tailgate from inside, make surethere is enough space around the tailgate, and itdoes not hit anyone or any object.CoverLever16 ACURA MDX-31TZ56200.book 533 ページ 2015年3月4日 水曜日 午後2時59分