Toyota Hilux (2017 year). Manual - part 40

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Tailgate

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Lock with the master key or the
mechanical key
Unlock with the master key or
the mechanical key

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Type A

Unlock the latches and open the
tailgate slowly.

The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it  toward  you  to  make  sure  it  is
securely locked.

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: If equipped

The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened by the follow-
ing procedures.

Locking and unlocking the tailgate (vehicles with key hole)

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Opening the tailgate

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Type B

Pull the handle and open the tail-
gate slowly.

The support stays will hold the tail-
gate horizontal.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it  toward  you  to  make  sure  it  is
securely locked.

Release the brackets on the sup-
port stays from the lugs on both
sides as shown in the illustration.

The rear step bumper is for rear
end protection and easier step-up
loading.

Lowering the tailgate

Rear step bumper (if equipped)

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WARNING

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Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Do not drive with the tailgate open.

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Do not get on the rear step bumper.

NOTICE

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After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.

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To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

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Smart entry & start system

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● Locks and unlocks the doors (→P. 160)
● Starts and stops the engine (→P. 239)

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Antenna location

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The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.

Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin

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