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:
Removal
Hint:
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Disconnect cable from negative battery
terminal
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and ...
System description
Power door lock system description
The power door lock system locks / unlocks all
doors with a one-touch operation.
The door control switch of the power window
regulator master switch or door control switch on
passenger side sends lock / unlock request
signals to the main body ...
Ignition key cylinder light
Components
Removal
Disconnect cable from negative battery
Caution:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to
prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
Place front wheels facing straight ahead
Remove steering pad ...
