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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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CT200h_U (OM76040U)

CAUTION

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Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or seri-

ous injury.

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Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before open-

ing it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to fall closed again after it is

opened.

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When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure the sur-

rounding 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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The back door may fall if it is not opened

fully. It is more difficult to open or close the

back door on an incline than on a level sur-

face, so beware of the back door unexpect-

edly opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the back door is fully open and secure

before using the luggage compartment.

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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.