Lexus CT200H Manual page 140

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.
Lift the center deck board and remove the
cover (if equipped), and then push up the
lever in the hole.
WARNING
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Caution while driving
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Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage 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.
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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.
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Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden brak-
ing, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious
injury.
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When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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Do 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.
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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.
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