Toyota 4Runner: Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following procedures:

Locking and unlocking the back door Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) Wireless remote control Door lock switch

Keys (vehicles without a smart key system)

1. Unlocks all the doors 2. Opens the back window (turn and hold) 3. Locks all the doors
4. Closes the back window (turn and hold)

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Back door opener

Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

Rear step bumper

The rear step bumper is intended for rear end protection and easier step-up loading.

When closing the back door

Lower the back door using the back door strap and/or the back door handle, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.

Luggage compartment lights

Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

1. Turns the light off 2. Turns the light on
3. Turns the light on/off linked to back door position

If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged

CAUTION

Caution while driving

• Keep the back door closed.

If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

• Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

• Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

• Do not get on the rear step bumper.

When children are in the vehicle

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

• Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion or any other injuries.

• Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door, which may result in death or serious injury of the child.

CAUTION

Operating the 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.

• Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

• When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.

• If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the back door is about to open or close.

• Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it may move abruptly in strong wind.

• The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage compartment.

• When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

• When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle or back door strap is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

CAUTION

• Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do not hang on the back door damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

• If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the back door components

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

• Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod..

• Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves or other fabric items..

• Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door..

• Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.