Tailgate The tailgate can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following procedures. Warning: Caution while driving Observe the following precautions.Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury. Do not drive with the tailgate open. Do not allow anyone to get on the rear step bumper. Keys Keyless entry Locking/unlocking the tailgate Smart key system Entry functions Smart key system (vehicles with power tailgate) Carry the electronic key to enable this function. Opens/closes the tailgate The tailgate cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the tailgate is locked. Locks the tailgate and all the doors Check that the tailgate is securely locked. Using the wireless remote control (if equipped) Wireless remote control Opener Tailgate Tailgate Power tailgateOpening/closing the tailgate (vehicles without power tailgate) Opening the tailgate Unlock the tailgate before operating. Pull the handle Open the tailgate Tailgate will open slowly due to the damper^*. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. ^*If equipped Closing the tailgate Lift and close the tailgate After closing the tailgate, try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked. Notice: After closing the tailgate Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked. Note: Changing the setting of tailgate opening alert When the tailgate is left open, a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display. Settings can be changed on (vehicles with 7-inch display) or “ Settings” (vehicles with 12.3-inch display) screen of the multi-information display. Select the “ Alert” and change the settings. (Tailgate opening alert) The changed tailgate settings are not reset by turning the engine switch to OFF. In order to restore the original settings, they need to be changed back on the setting screen of the multi-information display. Tailgate Power tailgate Power tailgate Wireless remote control Opening/closing the tailgate (vehicles with power tailgate) Using the wireless remote control Press and hold the switch. The power tailgate automatically opens/closes. Pressing the switch while the power tailgate is opening/closing reverses the operation, after two presses of the switch the function is stopped. Opening/closing the tailgate from the inside Press and hold the switch. The power tailgate automatically opens/closes. Unlock the tailgate before operating. Pressing the switch while the power tailgate is opening/closing reverses the operation, after twice press of the switch the function is stopped. Switches Power tailgate opener switch Power tailgate opener switchOpening the tailgate When the tailgate is unlocked: Press the tailgate opener switch. When the tailgate is locked: While carrying the electronic key on your person, press the tailgate opener switch. The power tailgate automatically opens. Pressing the switch while the power tailgate is opening/closing reverses the operation. After two additional reverse operations, the switch function is stopped. To reactivate switch, manually close tailgate. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. Tailgate opener switch on tail lamps Tailgate opener switch on tailgate handle Closing the tailgate Using the tailgate opener switch on tail lamps Press the switch. The power tailgate automatically closes. Pressing the switch while the power tailgate is opening/closing reverses operation, after two presses of the switch the function is stopped. Close assist Lift the tailgate from the full-open position to at least 0.8 in. (2 cm) using hands or knee. The tailgate closing assist will be activated, and the power tailgate will fully close automatically. Note: Changing the setting of tailgate opening alert When the tailgate is left open, a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display. Settings can be changed on (vehicles with 7-inch display) or “ Settings” (vehicles with 12.3-inch display) screen of the multi-information display. Select the “ Alert” and change the settings. (Customizable features) Tailgate closer In the event that the tailgate is left partially latched, the tailgate closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. Whatever the state of the engine switch, the tailgate closer operates. Battery saving function When the engine switch is off and the tailgate is open for more than 8 hours, the close assist may not be activated. If you unlock the doors, or open a door with the electronic key on your person, (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)) any of these things will wake the system and close assist will activate. Power tailgate operating conditions The power tailgate can automatically open and close under the following conditions: When the power tailgate system is enabled. (Changing settings of the power tailgate system (vehicles with power tailgate)) When the tailgate is unlocked. However, if the tailgate opener switch on the tailgate handle or the tail lamps is pressed while carrying the electronic key on your person, the power tailgate will be operated even if the tailgate is locked. (Opening the tailgateTailgate opener switch on tail lampsTailgate opener switch on tailgate handle) Vehicle speed is below approximately 2 mph (3 km/h). Operation of the power tailgate The emergency flashers twice flash to indicate that the tailgate is opening/closing. While carrying the electronic key on your person, the tailgate can be operated when the other doors locked. When the power tailgate system is disabled, the power tailgate does not operate but it can be opened and closed by hand by pressing the tailgate open switch on the tailgate handle or the tail lamps. When the power tailgate automatically opens, if an abnormality due to people or objects is detected, operation will stop. Cargo pushing on, or leaning on the tailgate may cause it to open quickly. Lift or reposition cargo to prevent this risk prior to operating power tailgate.Also, if customer pushes down on the tailgate with more than 99 lbf (441 N, 45 kgf) force, the clutch in the spindle will slip and the tailgate will open more quickly than normal. Jam protection function Power tailgate Jam protection function The motor has detection function to detect jam, there are also sensors on each side of the tailgate. If something obstructs the power tailgate while it is closing, the tailgate will automatically stop. After jam protection function operate, power tailgate system is disabled. The power tailgate system is enabled when the tailgate is fully closed. (If “Power Tailgate Unavailable. Fully Close Tailgate Manually to Re-Activate Power Tailgate” is displayed) Initializing the power tailgate If the tailgate is reattached or the battery is reinstalled, it must be initialized by manually closing the tailgate fully. Manual mode The power tailgate changes to manual mode under the following conditions: Jam protection function operates. The power tailgate system is turned off on the multi-information display. When the power tailgate system has an internal failure. When the tailgate has been removed and re-attached (and the wire harness connectors re-attached) but the tailgate has not been fully closed yet. When the battery has been disconnected and re-attached while the tailgate is open but the tailgate has not been fully closed yet. Customization Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features: Customizable features) Warning: Tailgate closer In the event that the tailgate is left partially latched, the tailgate closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the tailgate closer begins to operate. Be careful not get fingers or anything else caught in the path of the power tailgate or tailgate hinges, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries. Use caution when using the tailgate closer as it still operates when the power tailgate system is canceled. Power tailgate Observe the following precautions when operating the power tailgate. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. Check the safety of the surrounding area to make sure there are no obstacles or anything that could cause any of your belongings to get caught. If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safely away from the tailgate so they will not be contacted by the tailgate or by cargo during opening and let them know that the tailgate is about to open or close. If the power tailgate system is turned off while the tailgate is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped. The tailgate then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on upward inclines, as the tailgate may open unexpectedly. If the operating conditions of the power tailgate are no longer met, a buzzer may sound and the tailgate may stop opening or closing. The tailgate then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on upward inclines, as the tailgate may open abruptly. Do not apply a large load to the edge of the tailgate during the operation of the tailgate opening. Take extra care as the tailgate may open abruptly. In the following situations, the power tailgate may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the tailgate has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on upward inclines, as the tailgate may open abruptly. When the tailgate contacts an obstacle When the battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is turned to ON or the engine is started during automatic operation Jam protection function Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function. The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the tailgate fully closes. Be careful to not get fingers or anything else caught. The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Be careful to not get fingers or anything else caught. Notice: To prevent tailgate closer malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the tailgate while the tailgate closer is operating. Applying excessive force may cause the tailgate closer to malfunction. To prevent damage to the power tailgate Make sure that there is no ice between the tailgate and frame that would prevent movement of the tailgate. Operating the power tailgate when excessive load is present on the tailgate may cause a malfunction. Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges of the power tailgate) with a knife or other sharp object. If the sensor is disconnected, the power tailgate will not close automatically. Changing settings of the power tailgate system (vehicles with power tailgate) The settings of the power tailgate system can be changed by displaying the (vehicles with 7-inch display) or “ Settings” (vehicles with 12.3-inch display) - screen from the setting screen of the multi-information display. The changed power tailgate settings are not reset by turning the engine switch to OFF. In order to restore the original settings, they need to be changed back on the setting screen of the multi-information display. Tailgate Removing the tailgate Removing the tailgate Before removing the tailgate Turn the tailgate opening alert and power tailgate system (if equipped) off before removing the tailgate. (Changing the setting of tailgate opening alert, Changing settings of the power tailgate system (vehicles with power tailgate)) Use the connector covers^* when removing the tailgate to prevent the wire harness connectors from being contaminated. ^*Contact a Toyota dealer to inquire about connector covers. Connector cover (Type A) Connector cover (Type B) Connector cover (Type C) Connector cover (Type D) Store the connector covers in the glove box in a plastic bag when not using. Open the tailgate. Vehicles without power tailgate Vehicles with power tailgate Push the tab and move the connector lever . To disconnect the wire harness connectors. Install the connector cover (Type C and D) to the wire harness connector of the vehicle body frame. The shape of each connector differs. Install connector cover to the corresponding connector. Connector cover (Type C) Connector cover (Type D) Pull out the plastic wire protector located in the vehicle bed by pressing the tabs and pulling the protector. Pull out the wire harness from the vehicle bed. Install the connector cover (Type A and B) to the wire harness connector of the tailgate. The shape of each connector differs. Install connector cover to the corresponding connector. Connector cover (Type A) Connector cover (Type B) Removing the tailgate Open the tailgate to the angle where the brackets on the support cables from the lugs on both sides can be released.Lift the support cable bracket up and slide it off. To unhook the support cable bracket, keep pulling up the clip on the bracket and unhook the bracket. Support cable bracket Clip Tilt the tailgate to about 45° from vertical and pull out the right side of the tailgate to unhook the right side. Tilt the tailgate up to 15°. Slide the tailgate a little to the right to unhook the left side. To attach the tailgate, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Warning: Before removing the tailgate Disconnect the wire harness between the tailgate and the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehicle components. Notice: To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before opening the tailgate. To prevent damage to the camera lens Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward. To prevent damage to the tailgate and rear step bumper Avoid possible contact between tailgate and rear bumper during tailgate removal and reinstall. Note: After removing the tailgate While the tailgate is removed, an open tailgate icon is displayed each time the engine switch is turned ON. This icon is removed by pressing on meter control switches or customize (Changing the setting of tailgate opening alert, Changing settings of the power tailgate system (vehicles with power tailgate)). Initializing the power tailgate (vehicles with power tailgate) Initializing the power tailgate Rear step bumper For rear end protection and easier step-up loading. To use the rear step bumper, step on the shaded area in the illustration. Notice: 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. Bed step For easier step-up loading. Deploy Stow