Toyota Venza Hybrid (2023 year). Manual in english - page 8

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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Vehicle

 statu

s information an

d in
dicator

s

Charge area

Hybrid Eco area

Eco area

Power area

Displayed content is the same as 
that displayed on the meter (Hybrid 
System Indicator).
For details, refer to P.91.

■

Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in 
revolutions per minute.

■

Outside temperature dis-
play

This is displayed when the 
power switch is turned on or the 
low temperature indicator 
flashes.

■

Outside temperature display

●

When the ambient temperature is 

approximately 37°F (3°C) or 

lower, the low outside temperature 

indicator will flash for approxi-

mately 10 seconds and the out-

side temperature display will turn 

off. In this case, the display will be 

displayed again when the outside 

temperature becomes approxi-

mately 41°F (5°C) or higher.

●

In the following situations, the cor-

rect outside temperature may not 

be displayed, or the display may 

take longer than normal to 

change:

• When stopped, or driving at low 

speeds (less than 12 mph [20 

km/h])

• When the outside temperature 

has changed suddenly (at the 

entrance/exit of a garage, tunnel, 

etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the 

system may be malfunctioning. 

Take your vehicle to your Toyota 

dealer.

A

B

C

D

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2-1. Instrument cluster

Meter control switches

Multi-information display

Multimedia Display

The energy monitor can be used 
to check the vehicle drive status, 
hybrid system operation status 
and energy regeneration status.

■

Display procedure



Multi-information display

Use the meter control switches, 
display the energy monitor on 
the multi-information display.

For detail regarding the multi-infor-
mation display, refer to P.105, 117.



Multimedia Display

Touch 

 from the main menu, 

then touch “Energy flow”.

■

Reading the display

The arrows will appear in accor-
dance with the energy flow. 
When there is no energy flow, 
arrows will not be displayed.

The color of the arrows will change 
as follows
Blue: When the hybrid battery (trac-
tion battery) is regenerated or 
charged.
Orange: When the hybrid battery 
(traction battery) is in use.
Red: When the gasoline engine is 
in use.



Multi-information display (7-
inch multi-information display)

The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The actual display will 
vary depending on conditions.

Gasoline engine

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)P.105

Front tires

Rear tires

Energy monitor/con-

sumption screen

You can view the status of 
your hybrid system and fuel 
consumption information 
on the multi-information 
display and Multimedia Dis-
play.

System components

Energy monitor

A

B

C

A

B

C

D

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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Vehicle

 statu

s information an

d in
dicator

s



Multi-information display 
(12.3-inch multi-information 
display)

Gasoline engine

Front tires

Rear tires

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)



Multimedia Display

The image shows all the arrows as 
an example. The actual display will 
vary depending on conditions.

Gasoline engine

Front electric motor (traction 
motor)

Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery)

Rear electric motor (traction 
motor)

Rear tires

Front tires

■

Hybrid battery (traction battery) 

status

The display changes in 8 levels 

according to the remaining charge 

amount of the hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery).

●

The figure shows the multi-infor-

mation display as an example for 

explanation.

●

These images are examples only, 

and may vary slightly from actual 

conditions.

Low

High

■

Remaining charge amount 

warning of hybrid battery (trac-

tion battery)

●

The buzzer sounds intermittently 

when the hybrid battery (traction 

battery) remains without charging 

while the shift lever is in N, or the 

remaining charge amount drops 

below a certain level. If the 

remaining charge amount drops 

further, the buzzer sounds contin-

uously.

●

When a warning message is 

shown on the multi-information 

display and the buzzer sounds, 

follow the instructions displayed 

on the screen to perform trouble-

shooting.

A

B

C

D

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

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2-1. Instrument cluster

■

Display procedure

Touch 

 from the main menu, 

then touch “Trip information”.

■

Current fuel consumption 
screen

If a screen other than current 
fuel consumption screen is dis-
played, touch “Current”.

Use the displayed average fuel 
consumption as a reference.
Some screens may vary depending 
on the type of multi-media display.
The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Resetting the consumption 
data

Fuel consumption in the past 
15 minutes

Current fuel consumption

Average vehicle speed since 
the hybrid system was 
started.

Trip range

Elapsed time since the hybrid 
system was started.

■

History screen

If a screen other than history 
screen is displayed, touch “His-
tory”.

Use the displayed average fuel 
consumption as a reference.
Some screens may vary depending 
on the type of multi-media display.
The image is an example only, and 
may vary slightly from actual condi-
tions.

Latest fuel consumption

Best recorded fuel consump-
tion

Previous fuel consumption 
record

Resetting the history data

Updating the latest fuel con-
sumption data

■

Updating the history data

Update the latest fuel consumption 

by touching “Update” to measure 

the current fuel consumption again.

■

Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be 

deleted by touching “Clear data”.

■

Trip range

Displays the estimated maximum 

distance that can be driven with the 

Consumption screen

A

B

C

D

E

F

A

B

C

D

E

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2-1. Instrument cluster

2

Vehicle

 statu

s information an

d in
dicator

s

quantity of fuel remaining.
This distance is computed based on 

your average fuel consumption. As 

a result, the actual distance that can 

be driven may differ from that dis-

played.

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3

3

Before 

driving

Before driving

3-1. Key information

Keys ............................

134

3-2. Opening, closing and 

locking the doors

Side doors...................

137

Back door....................

142

Smart key system .......

154

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ..................

159

Rear seats...................

160

Driving position memory

..................................

162

Head restraints............

166

3-4. Adjusting the steering 

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel ............

168

Inside rear view mirror

169

Digital Rear-view Mirror

..................................

170

Outside rear view mirrors

..................................

181

3-5. Opening, closing the win-

dows

Power windows ...........

183

134

3-1. Key information

3-1.Key information

The following keys are provided 
with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system 

(



P.154)

• Operating the wireless remote 

control function (



P.136)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing an electronic key 

onto an aircraft, make sure you do 

not press any buttons on the elec-

tronic key while inside the aircraft 

cabin. If you are carrying an elec-

tronic key in your bag etc., ensure 

that the buttons are not likely to be 

pressed accidentally. Pressing a 

button may cause the electronic key 

to emit radio waves that could inter-

fere with the operation of the air-

craft.

■

Electronic key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 

years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an 

alarm will sound in the cabin and a 

message will be displayed on the 

multi-information display when the 

hybrid system stops.

●

To reduce key battery depletion 

when the electronic key is to not 

be used for long periods of time, 

set the electronic key to the bat-

tery-saving mode. (



P.156)

●

As the electronic key always 

receives radio waves, the battery 

will become depleted even if the 

electronic key is not used. The fol-

lowing symptoms indicate that the 

electronic key battery may be 

depleted. Replace the battery 

when necessary.

• The smart key system or the wire-

less remote control does not oper-

ate.

• The detection area becomes 

smaller.

• The LED indicator on the key sur-

face does not turn on.

You can replace the battery by your-
self (



P.424). However, as there is 

a danger that the electronic key may 
be damaged, it is recommended 
that replacement is carried out by 
your Toyota dealer.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do 

not leave the electronic key within 

3 ft. (1 m) of the following electri-

cal appliances that produce a 

magnetic field:

• TVs

• Personal computers

• Cellular phones, cordless phones 

and battery chargers

• Table lamps

• Induction cookers

●

If the electronic key is near the 

vehicle for longer than necessary, 

even if the smart key system is not 

operated, the key battery may 

become depleted faster than nor-

mal. When not operating the 

smart key system, it is recom-

mended to not stay with the elec-

tronic key near the vehicle longer 

than necessary.

Keys

Key types

A

B

C

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3-1. Key information

3

Before 

driving

■

If a message regarding the state 

of the electronic key or power 

switch mode, etc. is shown

To prevent trapping the electronic 

key inside the vehicle, leaving the 

vehicle carrying the electronic key 

on your person without turning the 

power switch to OFF or other pas-

sengers from unintentionally taking 

the key out of the vehicle, etc., a 

message that prompts the user to 

confirm the state of the electronic 

key or power switch mode may be 

shown on the multi-information dis-

play. In those cases, follow the 

instructions on the display immedi-

ately.

■

If “Key Battery Low Replace 

Key Battery” is displayed on 

the multi-information display

The electronic key has a low bat-

tery. Replace the electronic key bat-

tery. (



P.424)

■

Replacing the battery



P.424

■

Confirmation of the registered 

key number

The number of keys already regis-

tered to the vehicle can be con-

firmed. Ask your Toyota dealer for 

details.

■

If “A New Key has been Regis-

tered Contact Your Dealer for 

Details” is displayed on the 

multi-information display

This message will be displayed 

each time the driver’s door is 

opened when the doors are 

unlocked from the outside for 

approximately 10 days after a new 

electronic key has been registered.

If this message is displayed but you 

have not had a new electronic key 

registered, ask your Toyota dealer 

to check if an unknown electronic 

key (other than those in your pos-

session) has been registered.

NOTICE

■

To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject 

them to strong shocks or bend 

them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high 

temperatures for long periods of 

time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash 

them in an ultrasonic washer, 

etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or mag-

netic materials to the keys or 

place the keys close to such 

materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or any-

thing else to the surface of the 

electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near 

objects that produce magnetic 

fields, such as TVs, audio sys-

tems and induction cookers.

●

Do not place the keys near 

medical electrical equipment 

such as low-frequency therapy 

equipment or microwave ther-

apy equipment, and do not 

receive medical attention with 

the keys on your person.

■

Carrying the electronic key 

on your person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. 

(10 cm) or more away from elec-

tric appliances that are turned on. 

Radio waves emitted from electric 

appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) 

of the electronic key may interfere 

with the key, causing the key to 

not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system 

malfunction or other key-

related problems



P.466

136

3-1. Key information

The electronic keys are 
equipped with the following 
wireless remote control:

Locks all the doors (



P.137)

Unlocks all the doors 
(



P.137)

Opens the side windows

*

(



P.137)

Opens and closes the power 
back door (



P.143)

Sounds the alarm (



P.136)

*

: This setting must be customized 

at your Toyota dealer.

■

Theft deterrent panic mode

When 

 is pressed for longer 

than about 1 second, an alarm will 
sound intermittently and the vehicle 
lights will flash to deter any person 
from trying to break into or damage 
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button 
on the electronic key.

To take out the mechanical key, 
slide the release lever 

 and 

take the key out.

The mechanical key can only be 
inserted in one direction, as the key 
only has grooves on one side. If the 
key cannot be inserted in a lock cyl-
inder, turn it over and re-attempt to 
insert it.
After using the mechanical key, 
store it in the electronic key. Carry 
the mechanical key together with 
the electronic key. If the electronic 
key battery is depleted or the entry 
function does not operate properly, 
you will need the mechanical key. 
(



P.467)

■

If you lose your mechanical 

keys



P.465

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to 

isolate inside mechanism.

NOTICE

■

When an electronic key is lost



P.465

Wireless remote control

A

B

C

D

E

Using the mechanical key

A

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Before 

driving

3-2.Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the entry function

Carry the electronic key to 
enable this function.

1

Grip the driver’s door handle 
to unlock the door. Holding 
the driver’s door handle for 
approximately 2 seconds 
unlocks all the doors.
Grip the front passenger’s 
door handle or rear door han-
dle (some models) to unlock 
all the doors

*

.

Make sure to touch the sensor on 
the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 
seconds after the doors are locked.

*

: The door unlock settings can be 

changed. (



P.137)

2

Touch the lock sensor (the 
indentation on the surface of 
the door handle) to lock the 
doors.

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

■

Using the wireless remote 
control

1

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely 
locked.

2

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the 
driver’s door. Pressing the button 
again within 5 seconds unlocks the 
other doors.
Press and hold to open the side 
windows.

*

*

: This setting must be customized 

at your Toyota dealer.

■

Switching the door unlock func-

tion

It is possible to set which doors the 

entry function unlocks using the 

wireless remote control. Perform the 

switching operation in the vehicle or 

within approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) of 

the vehicle.

1

Turn the power switch to OFF.

2

When the indicator light on the 
key surface is not on, press and 
hold 

, 

 or 

 for 

Side doors

The vehicle can be locked 
and unlocked using the 
entry function, wireless 
remote control, door lock 
switches or inside lock but-
tons.

Unlocking and locking the 
doors from the outside

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

approximately 5 seconds while 
pressing and holding 

.

The setting changes each time an 
operation is performed, as shown 
below. (When changing the setting 
continuously, release the buttons, 
wait for at least 5 seconds, and 
repeat step 

2

.)

*1

:Vehicles with 7-inch multi-infor-

mation display

*2

:Vehicles with 12.3-inch multi-

information display

To prevent unintended triggering of 
the alarm, unlock the doors using 
the wireless remote control and 
open and close a door once after 
the settings have been changed. (If 
a door is not opened within 60 sec-
onds after 

 is pressed, the 

doors will be locked again and the 

alarm will automatically be set.)
In a case that the alarm is triggered, 
immediately stop the alarm. 
(



P.81)

■

Impact detection door lock 

release system

In the event that the vehicle is sub-

ject to a strong impact, all the doors 

are unlocked. Depending on the 

force of the impact or the type of 

accident, however, the system may 

not operate.

■

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the 

emergency flashers flash to indicate 

that the doors have been 

locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; 

Unlocked: Twice)
Side windows: A buzzer sounds to 

indicate that the side windows are 

operating.

■

Security feature

If a door is not opened within 

approximately 60 seconds after the 

vehicle is unlocked, the security fea-

ture automatically locks the vehicle 

again. (However, depending on the 

location of the electronic key, the 

key may be detected as being in the 

vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be 

unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be 

locked by the lock sensor on 

the surface of the door handle

When the door cannot be locked 

even if the lock sensor on the sur-

face of the door handle is touched 

by a finger, touch the lock sensor 

with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, 

remove the gloves.

Multi-informa-

tion dis-

play/Beep

Unlocking func-

tion

*1

*2

Exterior: Beeps 
3 times

Holding the 
driver’s door han-
dle unlocks only 
the driver’s door.

Holding the pas-
senger’s door 
handle or press-
ing the back door 
opener switch 
unlocks all the 
doors.

*1

*2

Exterior: Beeps 
twice

Holding a door 
handle or press-
ing the back door 
opener switch 
unlocks all the 
doors.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

3

Before 

driving

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using 

the smart key system is made when 

a door other than the door you are 

locking is open, a buzzer sounds 

continuously for 5 seconds. Fully 

close all the doors, and lock the 

vehicle once more.

■

Setting the alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm 

system. (



P.81)

■

Conditions affecting the opera-

tion of the smart key system or 

wireless remote control



P.156

■

If the smart key system or the 

wireless remote control does 

not operate properly

●

Use the mechanical key to lock 

and unlock the doors. (



P.467)

●

Replace the key battery with a 

new one if it is depleted. (



P.424)

■

If the 12-volt battery is dis-

charged

The doors cannot be locked and 

unlocked using the smart key sys-

tem or wireless remote control. Lock 

or unlock the doors using the 

mechanical key. (



P.467)

■

Rear seat reminder function

●

In order to remind you not to for-

get luggage, etc. in the rear seat, 

when the power switch is turned to 

OFF after any of the following con-

ditions are met, a buzzer will 

sound and a message will be dis-

played on the multi-information 

display for approximately 6 sec-

onds.

• The hybrid system is started 

within 10 minutes after opening 

and closing a rear door.

• A rear door has been opened and 

closed after the hybrid system 

was started.

However, if a rear door is opened 
and then closed within approxi-
mately 2 seconds, the rear seat 
reminder function may not operate.

●

The rear seat reminder function 

determines that luggage, etc. has 

been placed in a rear seat based 

on opening and closing of a rear 

door. Therefore, depending on the 

situation, the rear seat reminder 

function may not operate and you 

may still forget luggage, etc. in the 

rear seat, or it may operate unnec-

essarily.

●

The rear seat reminder function 

can be enabled/disabled. 

(



P.507)

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function 

using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features: 



P.506)

WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions 

while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a 

door opening and an occupant 

could be thrown out of the vehicle, 

resulting in death or serious 

injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are prop-

erly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of 

the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the 

front doors, as the doors may 

be opened even if the inside 

lock buttons are in locked posi-

tion.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

■

Using the door lock 
switches

1

Locks all the doors

2

Unlocks all the doors

■

Using the inside lock but-
tons

1

Locks the door

2

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by 
pulling the inside handle even if the 
lock buttons are in the lock position.

■

Locking the front doors from 

the outside without a key

1

Move the inside lock button to 

the lock position.

2

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the 

power switch is in ACC or ON, or 

the electronic key is left inside the 

vehicle.
Depending on the position of the 

electronic key, the key may not be 

detected correctly and the door may 

be locked.

■

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph 

(5 km/h), a buzzer sounds to indi-

cate that the door(s) or the hood is 

not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is dis-

played on the multi-information dis-

play.

■

When all the doors are locked 

with the entry function or wire-

less remote control

●

The doors cannot be unlocked 

with the door lock switch.

WARNING

●

Set the rear door child-protector 

locks when children are seated 

in the rear seats.

■

When opening or closing a 

door

Check the surroundings of the 

vehicle such as whether the vehi-

cle is on an incline, whether there 

is enough space for a door to 

open and whether a strong wind 

is blowing. When opening or clos-

ing the door, hold the door handle 

tightly to prepare for any unpre-

dictable movement.

■

When using the wireless 

remote control or mechanical 

key and operating the power 

windows

Operate the power window after 

checking to make sure that there 

is no possibility of any passenger 

having any of their body parts 

caught in the side window. Also, 

do not allow children to operate 

the wireless remote control or 

mechanical key. It is possible for 

children and other passengers to 

get caught in the side window.

Unlocking and locking the 
doors from the inside

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3

Before 

driving

●

The door lock switches can be 

reset by unlocking all the doors 

with the entry function or wireless 

remote control.

The door cannot be opened 
from inside the vehicle when the 
lock is set.

1

Unlock

2

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent 
children from opening the rear 
doors. Push down on each rear 
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be 
set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, 
refer to P.500.

Rear door child-protector 
lock

Automatic door locking 
and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked 
door locking 
function

All doors are 
automatically 
locked when 
vehicle speed is 
approximately 12 
mph (20 km/h) or 
higher.

Shift position 
linked door lock-
ing function

All doors are 
automatically 
locked when 
shifting the shift 
lever to position 
other than P.

Shift position 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are 
automatically 
unlocked when 
shifting the shift 
lever to P.

Driver’s door 
linked door 
unlocking func-
tion

All doors are 
automatically 
unlocked when 
driver’s door is 
opened within 
approximately 45 
seconds after 
turning the power 
switch to OFF.

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Back door

The back door can be 
locked/unlocked and 
opened/closed by the fol-
lowing procedures.

WARNING

Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may result in 

death or serious injury.

■

Before driving

●

Make sure that the back door is 

fully closed. 

If the back door is not fully 

closed, it may open unexpect-

edly while driving and hit near-

by objects or luggage in the lug-

gage compartment may be 

thrown out, causing an acci-

dent.

●

Do not allow children to play in 

the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked 

in the luggage compartment, 

they could get heat exhaustion 

or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or 

close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back 

door to operate unexpectedly, 

or cause the child’s hands, 

head, or neck to be caught by 

the closing back door.

■

Important points while driving

●

Keep the back door closed 

while driving.

If the back door is left open, it 

may hit near-by objects or lug-

gage in the luggage compart-

ment may be thrown out, 

causing an accident.

●

Never let anyone sit in the lug-

gage compartment. 

In the event of sudden braking, 

sudden swerving or a collision, 

they are susceptible to death or 

serious injury.

■

Operating the back door

Observe the following precau-

tions. 

Failure to do so may cause parts 

of the body to be caught, resulting 

in death or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such 

as snow and ice, from the back 

door before opening it. Failure 

to do so may cause the back 

door to suddenly shut again 

after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the 

back door, thoroughly check to 

make sure the surrounding area 

is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make 

sure they are safe and let them 

know that the back door is 

about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or 

closing the back door in windy 

weather as it may move 

abruptly in strong wind.

●

The back door may suddenly 

shut if it is not opened fully, 

while on a steep incline. Make 

sure that the back door is 

secured before using the lug-

gage compartment.

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3

Before 

driving

■

Using the entry function

Carry the electronic key to 
enable this function.

1

Unlocks all the doors

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 
seconds after the doors are locked.

2

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely 

locked.

■

Using the wireless remote 
control



P.137

■

Operation signals



P.138

■

Security feature



P.138

■

Using the door lock 
switches



P.140

■

Using the wireless remote 
control

Press and hold the switch.

The power back door automatically 
opens/closes.
Pressing the switch while the power 
back door is opening/closing stops 
the operation. When the switch is 
pressed again during the halted 
operation, the back door will per-
form the reverse operation.

WARNING

●

When closing the back door, 

take extra care to prevent your 

fingers etc. from being caught.

●

Do not pull on the back door 

spindle (



P.151) to close the 

back door, and do not hang on 

the back door spindle.

Doing so may cause hands to 

be caught or the back door spin-

dle to break, causing an acci-

dent.

Unlocking and locking the 
back door from the out-
side

Unlocking and locking the 
back door from the inside

Opening/closing the back 
door