Toyota RAV4 (XA40) 2013-2018 Owners Manual: Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
- Vehicles without a power back door
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch. 
- Vehicles with a power back door
When the back door is unlocked: press the back door opener switch.
When the back door is locked (vehicles with a smart key system): while carrying the electronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch.
Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation.
Wireless remote control (vehicles with a power back door)
Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Door lock switch
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
...
Power back door switch (vehicles with a power back door)
Pressing the switch closes the
back door automatically. (A
buzzer sounds.)
Pressing the switch while the back
door is opening/closing stops the
operation. Pressing the switch
again will reverse ...
Other materials:
Snow mode switch (AWD
vehicles)
Snow mode can be selected
to suit the conditions when
driving on slippery road surfaces,
such as on snow.
System operation
â– Dynamic Torque Control
AWD vehicles
Press the snow mode switch.
When the switch is pressed, the
system switches to snow mode and
the snow mode indicator illuminates
on the ...
Inspection
Inspect cylinder block for warpage
Using a precision straightedge and feeler gauge,
measure the warpage of the surface that is in
contact with the cylinder head gasket.
Maximum warpage:
0.05 Mm (0.0020 In.)
If the warpage is greater than the maximum, replace
the cylinder block ...
Back door
The back door can be
locked/unlocked and
opened/closed by the following
procedures.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in
death or serious injury.
â– Before driving
Make sure that the back door is
fully closed.
If the back door is not fully
closed, it may op ...
