Toyota 2012 4runner Manual page 42

CAUTION
Caution while driving
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Keep the back door closed.
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If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby 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 seri-
ous 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
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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
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braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
Do not get on the rear step bumper.
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When children are in the vehicle
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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.
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If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion.
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, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door, which
may result in death or serious injury of the child.
Operating the back door
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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
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before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed
again after it is opened.
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