Toyota RAV4 (XA50) 2019-2026 Owners Manual: Opening/closing the back door (vehicles without power back door)

■ Open

Raise the back door while pressing up the back door opener switch.

■ Close

Lower the back door using the back door handle A, and make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.

Be careful not to pull the back door sideways when closing the back door with the handle.

■Luggage compartment light

• The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
• When the engine switch is turned to OFF, the light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

1. Remove the cover.

To prevent damage, cover the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

2. Loosen the screw.

3. Turn the cover.

4. Move the lever.

5. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

• Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.
• Do not touch the damper stay rod with gloves or other fabric items.
• Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.
• Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.