Toyota 2013 Matrix Manual page 21

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
CAUTION
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When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding 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.
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Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
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Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
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Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door. Such additional weight on the back door may cause the back door to
suddenly shut again after it is opened.
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The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not 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 itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
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When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
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When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.