Toyota HILUX DC, Owner'S Manual

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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Caution while driving
● Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ When opening or closing the tailgate
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Check the safety of the surrounding area, and be careful not to catch fin-
gers etc. in the tailgate.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the tailgate. Doing so may cause the
child’s hand, head, arm or neck to be caught in the tailgate, resulting in
death or serious injury.
● On an incline, it may be more difficult to open or close the tailgate than on
a level surface.
Also, the tailgate may suddenly open or close. Be careful not to catch fin-
gers etc. in the tailgate.
●
When pulling the handle or releasing the support stays, hold and operate
them properly. Failure to do so may cause the hands etc. to be caught,
resulting in serious injury or an unexpected accident.
●
Be careful when opening or closing the tailgate in windy weather, as it may
forcefully move.
● After closing the tailgate, make sure it is securely locked.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.
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Handling of the tailgate (vehicles with rear bumper)
If the support stays are removed, the tailgate comes into contact with the
rear bumper and may be damaged.