1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CAUTION
Caution while driving
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Keep the back door closed while driving.
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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 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, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury.
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.
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