2009 Toyota Sienna Owners Manual - Page 73

1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors CAUTION n Sliding door closer (if equipped) l In the event that the sliding door is left slightly open, the sliding door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the sliding door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the sliding door, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries. l Use caution when using the sliding door closer. The sliding door closer still operates when the power sliding door system is canceled. n Power sliding doors (vehicles with power sliding doors) Observe the following precautions when the power sliding door system is on. Failure to do so may cause serious injury. l Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught. l If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the sliding door is about to open or close. l If the power sliding door switch is pressed while the sliding door is opening during automatic operation, the sliding door stops opening. Take extra care when on an incline, as the sliding door may open or close suddenly. l Do not leave the sliding door at half-opened position because the door will unlock after 30 minutes. If the vehicle is stopped on a downward slope, the sliding door may move and cause an unexpected injury. 44