Tailgate - Toyota HILUX 2007 Owner's Manual

Tailgate
Type A
Type B
Type A: To open the tailgate, unlock the
latches as shown.
Type B: To open the tailgate, pUll the
handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See "Luggage stowage precautions" on
page 175 for precautions when loading
luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
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CAUTION
If the open tailgate hides the stop/tail
lights, rear turn signal lights, back-up
lights or rear retro reflectors while
you are parked, other road users
must be warned of the presence of
your vehicle by a warning triangle or
other device.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tai/gate open.
To lower the tailgate fUlly, release the
support brackets from the lugs as
shown.
NOTICE
• Lower the tai/gate gently when it is
unhooked.
• Make sure the tai/gate is securely
caught by the support brackets be-
fore closing the tai/gate.
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