2005 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 24

'05 Rav4_U (L/O 0409) Back door When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously using a key, the interior lights and ignition switch light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out. (For further information, see "Interior lights" on page 100 and "Ignition switch light" on page 102 in Section 1- 5.) Operating the power door lock switch or wireless remote control transmitter simultaneously locks or unlocks the back door. (See "-Locking and unlocking doors" on page 16 and "Side doors" on page 19 in this Section.) When closing the back door, make sure it is fully closed. See "-Stowage precautions" on page 221 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage. CAUTION D Keep the back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle. D If the open back door hides the stop, tail or rear turn signal lights while you are parked, other road users must be warned of the presence of your vehicle by a warning triangle or other device. LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it. To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. To open the back door, pull the lock release lever. Vehicles with the power door lock system- All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with the back door. 24 2005 RAV4 from Sep. '04 Prod. (OM42570U)