Back door. Toyota Highlander

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Back door

The back door can be opened using the back door opener. The back door can be locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control or entry function (vehicles with smart key system).

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Back door opener

Push up

Raise

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Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)

→

P. 33

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Wireless remote control

→

P. 53

The power back door (if equipped) can be opened/closed using the power back door switch or wireless remote control.

■ Power back door switches (vehicles with power back door)

Instrument panel

Push and hold the switch to open/close.

Pressing the switch again while the power back door is operating will cause the operation to reverse.

However, the reverse operation cannot be performed for the first second after pressing the switch to operate the door.

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Back door

Push the switch to close.

Pressing the switch again while the power back door is closing will cause it to open again.

However, the reverse operation cannot be performed for the first second after pressing the switch to close the door.

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the back door has been opened/closed.

The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door again when you leave the vehicle. The back door will not lock automatically after it has been opened and then closed.

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Wireless remote control (vehicles with power back door)

→

P. 53

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Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power back door)

Turn the main switch in the glove box OFF to disable the power back door system.

ON

OFF

The back door cannot be opened even with the wireless remote control or power back door switch.

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■ Back door strap

Use the strap when closing.

■ If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be operated from the inside.

STEP 1 Remove the cover.

STEP 2 Turn the lever.

■ The power back door can be opened when

● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is in ON, and the shift lever is in P.

● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch or the engine switch is OFF or in

ACC.

The power back door can be opened even when the glass hatch is opened.

The glass hatch will not be closed when the power back door is being closed. Close the glass hatch manually.

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■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)

If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction.

■ If the power back door does not work

The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door completely by hand.

■ Back door closer (vehicles with power back door)

In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.

■ Fall-down protection function (vehicles with power back door)

While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door from rapidly falling down.

■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed. (Customizable features

→ P. 558)

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

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

■ Caution while driving

Keep the back door closed.

If the back door is open, the luggage will be thrown out and exhaust gases will enter the vehicle.

■ Operating the power back door

● Check to make sure that passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught or hit when the back door is being operated.

● Careful attention is needed so as not to get your fingers trapped as the back door automatically closes when it has not been fully closed.

● Do not allow children to operate the back door.

Closing the back door on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)

● Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally.

● The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the back door is fully closed.

NOTICE

■ To prevent damage to the back door components

● Do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on the damper.

● Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating.

● Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.

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