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 (entry function) Carry the electronic key to enable this function. Unlock the tailgate The tailgate cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the tailgate is locked. Locks all the doors and the tailgate Check that the tailgate is securely locked. Using the wireless remote control Wireless remote control Opener Tailgate Opening/closing the tailgate Opening the tailgate Using the handle switch Unlock the tailgate before operating. Open the tailgate slowly while pushing the tailgate opener switch. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. Using the tailgate release switch While carrying an electronic key, press the tailgate opener switch on the left side tail lamp. Tailgate opens by gravity. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. Using the wireless remote control (if equipped) Press and hold the switch.^* Tailgate opens by gravity. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. ^*This setting can be customized at your Toyota dealer. Closing the tailgate Lift and close the tailgate After closing the tailgate, try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked. Warning: Opening the tailgate (tailgate release switch and wireless remote control) Observe the following precautions when operating the tailgate release switch. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. If there are people in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the tailgate is about to open or close. On upward inclines, the tailgate may suddenly open after pressing the tailgate release switch or electronic key switch. Make sure the tailgate is fully open and secure. On downward inclines, the tailgate may be difficult to open after pressing the tailgate release switch or electronic key switch. Make sure the tailgate is fully open and secure. Notice: Opening the tailgate (tailgate release switch and wireless remote control) 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 hit. Check that the tailgate is not frozen and its opening and closing is not obstructed. If there is any type of strong impact in area of the tailgate release switch, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer. Do not place stickers, etc., or paint anything on the tailgate release switch. Do not use if a carrier or accessory other than a genuine Toyota part is installed to the tailgate. 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 buzzer sounds and a warning message is displayed on the multi-information display. Settings can be changed on screen of the multi-information display. Select the “ Alert” and change the settings. (Tailgate opening alert) Customization Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features) Tailgate Removing the tailgate Removing the tailgate Before removing the tailgate Turn the tailgate opening alert off before removing the tailgate. (Changing the setting of tailgate opening alert) These connector covers are used when removing the tailgate, to prevent the wire harness connectors from being contaminated. Connector cover (Type A) Connector cover (Type B) Connector cover (Type C) Connector cover (Type D) Connector cover (Type E) Connector cover (Type F) Store the connector covers in the glove box in a plastic bag when not using. Open the tailgate. To disconnect the wire harness connectors. Install the connector cover (Type A, B, and C) 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 A) Connector cover (Type B) Connector cover (Type C) 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 D, E, and F) to the wire harness connector of the tailgate. The shape of each connector differs. Install connector cover to the corresponding connector. Connector cover (Type D) Connector cover (Type E) Connector cover (Type F) Removing the tailgate Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the brackets on the support cables from the lugs on both sides.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 up 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 back-up camera 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. Rear step bumper For rear end protection and easier step-up loading. To get on the rear step bumper, use 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.