162 4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Power back door
The power back door can be opened using the power back door opener switch, smart key system or wireless remote control.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
n Before driving the vehicle
Make sure that the power back door is fully closed. If the power back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.
n Caution while driving
lKeep the power back door closed while driving.
If the power back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
lNever let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious
injury.
n When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. lDo not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
lDo not allow a child to open or close the power back door.
Doing so may cause the power back door to move unexpectedly,
or cause the child’ s hands, arms,
head, or neck to be caught by the closing power back door.
n Operating the power back door
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury.
lRemove any heavy loads, such
as snow and ice, from the power back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the power back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.
lWhen opening or closing the
power back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.
lIf anyone is in the vicinity, make
sure they are safe and let them know that the power back door
is about to open or close.
lUse caution when opening or
closing the power back door in windy weather as it may move
abruptly in strong wind.
lThe power back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully, while on a steep incline. Make sure that the power back door is secured before using the luggage compartment.