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WARNING
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Before driving the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
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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Caution while driving
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Keep the back door closed while driving.
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.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment.
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In the event of sudden braking, 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.
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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.
Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
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Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child' s hands,
arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
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Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
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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.
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When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the surround-
ing area is safe.
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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
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abruptly in strong wind.
Vehicles without power back door: The back door may suddenly shut if it is not
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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
1-4. Entering/exiting the vehicle and loading luggage
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