Sliding doors

The sliding doors can be unlocked/locked and opened/closed by the following procedures.

Warning:

Before driving

Make sure that all doors are properly closed and locked. If the sliding doors are not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and an occupant to fall out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

Caution while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may cause a door to open unexpectedly and an occupant to fall out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

Make sure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

Set the sliding door child-protector locks when children are seated in the vehicle.

Do not operate the inside handle of the doors while driving.

When children are in the vehicle

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

Do not leave children alone in the vehicle. If a child is accidentally locked in the vehicle, they could have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

Do not allow a child to open or close the sliding door. Doing so may cause the sliding door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the moving sliding door.

Operating the sliding doors

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury.

When opening or closing a sliding door, thoroughly check to make sure the surrounding area is safe.

When opening or closing the sliding doors with windows open, keep all body parts clear of the windows.

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that the sliding door is about to open or close.

Do not leave the sliding door at half-opened position because the sliding door is not latched at this position. The sliding door may move unexpectedly on an incline.

When the vehicle is stopped on a slope, the door will slide faster when opening or closing, so be especially careful that the passengers do not get hit or pinched by the door.

Open the sliding door fully while passengers are getting on or off on a downward slope. Do not operate the outside handle or inside handle while the door is open as the door could suddenly close by itself causing injury.

When opening or closing the sliding door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

Do not put your hands or feet on the sliding door arms, rails and pillars. Be careful not to get your hands or feet caught in the sliding doors.

Unlocking and locking the sliding door from outside

Sliding doors Keyless entry

Smart key system Entry functions Using the entry function (if equipped)

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

Using the wireless remote control

Wireless remote control

Unlocking and locking the sliding door from inside

Using the door lock switches

Using the inside lock buttons

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

Opening/closing the sliding door automatically

Sliding doors Wireless remote control Using wireless remote control

Vehicles with power back door

Press and hold to open and close the right side power sliding door

Press and hold to open and close the left side power sliding door

Unlock the sliding door before operating.

Vehicles without power back door

Press and hold to open and close the right side power sliding door

Press and hold to open and close the left side power sliding door

Unlock the sliding door before operating.

Using the outside sliding door handles

Press the switch to open/close the power sliding door.

When the sliding door is locked: Press the switch while carrying the electronic key on your person.

Then, all the doors will unlock and the power sliding door will be automatically and completely opened.

Press the switch within detection area of the electronic key. (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected))

When the sliding door is unlocked: After pressing the switch even without the electronic key carried on your person, the power sliding door will be automatically and completely opened.

Pull the sliding door handle to open/close the power sliding door. Unlock the sliding door before operating.

Pressing the switch or pulling the handle while the power sliding door is operating will cause the operation to stop. Pressing the switch or pulling the handle again will cause the power sliding door to reverse its operation direction.

Using the inside door handles

When the handle is operated, the power sliding door will be automatically and completely opened/closed.

Operating the handle while the power sliding door is operating will cause the operation to stop.

Open

Unlock the sliding door before operating.

Switches Power sliding door switches Using the power sliding door switches

Press and hold the switch to open and close each sliding door.

From front seats

Opens the left side power sliding door.

Closes the left side power sliding door.

Opens the right side power sliding door.

Closes the right side power sliding door.

Pressing the switch again while the power sliding door is operating will cause the operation to stop.

From second seats

Pressing the switch again while the power sliding door is operating will cause the operation to stop.

Sliding doors Hands Free Power Sliding doors Using the kick sensor (vehicles with Hands Free Power Sliding Doors)

The Hands Free Power Sliding Door enables automatic opening and closing of the power sliding door by putting your foot under the portion with a label on the rocker moulding and moving it away from the rocker moulding. When operating the Hands Free Power Sliding Door, make sure that the front door (the same side of the sliding door you open) is closed, the kick sensor operation is enabled (Settings display) and you are carrying an electronic key.

While carrying an electronic key, stand within the smart key system operation range, approximately 11.8 to 19.7 in. (30 to 50 cm) from the rocker moulding.

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Sliding Door operation detection area

Smart key system operation detection area (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected))

Label

Perform a kick operation by moving your foot to within approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rocker moulding and then pulling it back.

When the kick sensor detects your foot, the buzzer will sound.

Perform the entire kick operation within approximately 1 second.

The sliding door will not start operating if your foot remains and is detected under the rocker moulding.

Operate the Hands Free Power Sliding Door without contacting the rocker moulding with your foot.

If another electronic key is in the cabin or luggage compartment, it may take slightly longer than normal for the operation to occur.

Kick sensor

Hands Free Power Sliding Door operation detection area

When the kick sensor detects that your foot is pulled back, the sliding door will automatically fully open/close.

If a foot is moved under the rocker moulding while the sliding door is opening/closing, the sliding door will stop moving.

If a foot is moved under the rocker moulding again during the halted operation, the sliding door will perform the reverse operation.

Child-protectors

Doors Sliding door child-protectors

Sliding doors Sliding door child-protectors Sliding door child-protector locks

The sliding door cannot be opened by the inside door handle and the second seat sliding door switch when the lock is set.

Unlock

Lock

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

Note:

The power sliding door can be operated when

Open operation: The shift lever is in P or the vehicle speed is below 1.9 mph (3 km/h).

The power sliding door system is enabled.

The power sliding door is unlocked. (Except for the wireless remote control operation or smart key system operation.)

The sliding door child-protector lock is not set. (However, the switch for the front occupants and the outside handle still operate the power sliding door.)

Power sliding doors

The power sliding doors can be opened/closed manually when the power sliding door function is canceled with the main switch.

If the sensor detects jamming of a person or an object while the power sliding door is automatically opening/closing, a buzzer will beep and the power sliding door will stop after reversing approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm). When the power sliding door is operated again after the stop, the door will be operated as follows.

To operate the door reversely:

Pull the outside door handle, or press the switch of the sliding door handle or using the kick sensor.

To operate the door in open direction:

Pull the inside door handle in open direction, or press the “OPEN” side of the power sliding door switch.

To operate the door in close direction:

Pull the inside door handle in close direction or press the “CLOSE” side of the power sliding door switch.

After the jam protection function operates, the power sliding door cannot be operated even if the switch to open and close the sliding door on the electronic key is pressed.

The situations in which the sliding door does not open completely

The left side sliding door does not open completely when the fuel filler door is opened.

Jam protection function Sliding doors Jam protection function

Sensor is attached to the front edge of the power sliding door. If any object obstructs the power sliding door when closing, the power sliding door will stop after reversing approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm).

Sliding door reserve lock function

This function is a function which reserves locking of all doors beforehand, when the power sliding door is open.

When the following procedure is performed, all the doors except the power sliding door are locked and then power sliding door will also be locked at the same time it is closed.

Close all doors, except the power sliding door.

During the power sliding door closing operation, lock the doors using the smart key system from the front doors (Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside) or the wireless remote control. (Using the wireless remote controlVehicles with power back doorVehicles without power back door)

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that all the doors have been closed and locked.

If the electronic key is placed inside the vehicle after starting a close operation via the door reserve lock function, the electronic key may become locked inside the vehicle. Make sure to always carry the electronic key on your person.

If the power sliding door does not fully close due to the operation of the jam protection function, etc., while the sliding door is automatically closing after a door reserve lock operation is performed, the door reserve lock function is canceled and all the doors will unlock.

Before leaving the vehicle, make sure that all the doors are closed and locked.

Power sliding door brake function

When the power sliding door detects an abnormality and stops operating, power sliding door brake function may be activated. When brake function is activated, door movement is restricted by the brake and motion may appear to be not smooth. This is not malfunction. Move the door to fully closed position to reset the system and normal power sliding door function will resume.

Sliding door closer

In the event that the sliding door is left slightly open, the sliding door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.

Power sliding door operation

Wireless remote control: Even if the door is locked, pressing and holding the sliding door buttons will unlock all doors and start open operation.

If the power sliding door is inoperative

When the power sliding door detects an abnormality and stops opening and can not be completely closed manually, turn the inside lock button to “ LOCK” position to cancel the function and close the door manually. After that, have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

Kick sensor operating conditions (vehicles with Hands Free Power Sliding Doors)

The Hands Free Power Sliding Door will open/close automatically when the following conditions are met:

The kick sensor operation is enabled (Settings display)

The front door (the same side of the sliding door you open) is closed.

The electronic key is within the operational range. (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected))

A foot is put under the portion with a label on the rocker moulding and moved away from the rocker moulding.The power sliding door may also be operated by putting a hand, an elbow, a knee, etc. under the portion with a label on the rocker moulding and moving it away from the rocker moulding. Make sure to put it close enough to the center part of the rocker moulding.

Situations in which the Hands Free Power Sliding Door may not operate properly (vehicles with Hands Free Power Sliding Doors)

In the following situations, the Hands Free Power Sliding Door may not operate properly:

When a foot remains under the rocker moulding

If the rocker moulding is strongly hit with a foot or is touched for a while

If the rocker moulding has been touched for a while, wait for a short time before attempting to operate the Hands Free Power Sliding Door again.

When operated while a person is too close to the rocker moulding

When an external radio wave source interferes with the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle (Conditions affecting operation)

When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity of the Hands Free Power Sliding Door, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or fluorescent light

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

When a large amount of water is applied to the rocker moulding, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to the rocker moulding

When the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the rocker moulding, such as plants

When an accessory is installed to the rocker moulding

If an accessory has been installed, turn the Hands Free Power Sliding Door (kick sensor) operation setting off.

Preventing unintentional operation of the Hands Free Power Sliding Door (vehicles with Hands Free Power Sliding Doors)

When an electronic key is in the operation range, the Hands Free Power Sliding Door may operate unintentionally, so be careful in the following situations.

When a large amount of water is applied to the rocker moulding, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain

When dirt is wiped off the rocker moulding

When a small animal or small object, such as a ball, moves under the rocker moulding

When an object is moved from under the rocker moulding

If someone is swinging their legs while sitting on the rocker moulding

If the legs or another part of someone’s body contacts the rocker moulding while passing by the vehicle

When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

When the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rocker moulding

If luggage, etc. is set near the rocker moulding

If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rocker moulding

When the vehicle is being towed

To prevent unintentional operation, turn the Hands Free Power Sliding Door (kick sensor) operation setting off. (Settings display)

Automatic car washes

Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless remote control

Conditions affecting operation

Customization

Settings (e.g. opening and closing operation) can be changed. (Customizable features: Power sliding doors)

Warning:

Sliding door closer

In the event that the sliding door is left slightly open, the sliding door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the sliding door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the sliding door, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries.

Use caution when using the sliding door closer. The sliding door closer operates even when the power sliding door system is canceled.

Power sliding doors

Observe the following precautions when the power sliding door system is enabled. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Do not get in and out of the vehicle while the power sliding door is being operated.

When using the door handle to open or close the power sliding door, remove your hand from the door handle immediately after starting power sliding door operation. If you leave your hand on the door handle during operation, your hand, fingers, wrist etc. may be subjected to an excessive amount of force.

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 safe and let them know that the sliding door is about to open or close. Also, do not operate the power sliding door if anyone inside or outside the vehicle is leaning against the vehicle in the area around the sliding door.

If the power sliding door system is disabled with the main switch while the sliding door is operating automatically, the automatic operation is stopped. The sliding door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the sliding door may open or close unexpectedly.

If the operating conditions of the power sliding door are no longer met, a buzzer may sound and the sliding door may stop opening or closing. The sliding door then has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the sliding door may open or close abruptly.

On an incline, a sliding door may close by itself after it opens automatically. Make sure the sliding door is fully open and secure.

In the following situations, the power sliding door may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the sliding door has to be operated manually. Take extra care when on an incline, as the sliding door may open or close abruptly.

When the sliding door contacts an obstacle

When the 12-volt battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the power switch is turned to ON or the hybrid system is started during automatic operation

Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the power sliding door. The power sliding door may not operate, causing itself to malfunction, or the power sliding door may close again after it is opened.

When the sliding door child-protector locks are set, make sure to disable the power sliding door system with the main switch in order to totally disable the system.

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 power sliding door fully closes. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.

The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the object that is caught. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else.

Hands Free Power Sliding Doors (if equipped)

Observe the following precautions when operating the Hands Free Power Sliding Door. 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.

Do not leave the electronic key within the effective range (detection area) of the power sliding door.

Notice:

Sliding door

Make sure magazines are not bent or protruding from the sliding door pockets. Do not insert anything too big so that the shape of the sliding door pockets is distorted. Such objects may obstruct the opening/closing of the sliding doors, damage the sliding door pockets or the vehicle body, and may result in a malfunction.

Sliding door closer

Do not apply excessive force to the sliding door while the sliding door closer is operating.

The sliding door closer may not operate when you repeat opening/closing in a short period of time. To operate again, open the power sliding door once and then close after a while.

To prevent damage to your vehicle

Do not apply excessive force when the sliding door is operating.

Do not place your hand or foot near door hinges or rollers when the sliding door is operating.

Avoid forcibly opening the left side sliding door fully when the fuel filler door is opened. Otherwise, the fuel filler door may be damaged.

Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the front edge of the power sliding door) with a knife or other sharp object.

Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.

Do not close the sliding door by applying the brakes. Doing so could cause the sliding door to be damaged.

Hands Free Power Sliding Doors precautions (if equipped)

The kick sensors are located behind the portions with labels on the rocker mouldings. Observe the following to ensure that the Hands Free Power Sliding Door function operates properly:

Keep the portions with labels on the rocker mouldings clean at all times.If the portions with labels on the rocker mouldings are dirty or covered with snow or mud, the kick sensors may not operate. In this situation, clean off the dirt or snow, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick sensors operate.If they do not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Do not apply coatings that have a rain clearing (hydrophilic) effect, or other coatings, to the portions with labels on the rocker mouldings.

Do not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact portions with labels on the rocker mouldings, such as grass or trees.If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the portions with labels on the rocker mouldings, such as grass or trees, the kick sensors may not operate. In this situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick sensors operate. If they do not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Do not subject the kick sensors or their surrounding areas to a strong impact.If the kick sensors or their surrounding areas have been subjected to a strong impact, the kick sensors may not operate properly. If the kick sensors do not operate in the following situations, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

The kick sensors or their surrounding areas have been subjected to a strong impact.

The portions with labels on the rocker mouldings are scratched or damaged.

Do not disassemble the rocker mouldings.

Do not attach an accessory containing metal or apply metallic paint to the rocker mouldings.

Sliding doors Canceling the power sliding door system Canceling the power sliding door system

The power sliding door system can be enabled/disabled by using the power sliding door main switch or on the multi-information display. However, when the power sliding door system is disabled by the main switch, the setting of the power sliding door system cannot be changed on the multi-information display.

Using the multi-information display

The power sliding door system can be enabled/disabled on the multi-information display. (Settings display)

Switches Power sliding door main switch

Power sliding door main switchUsing the power sliding door main switch

Use the main switch to disable the power sliding door system.

The power sliding door system is enabled.^*

The power sliding door system is disabled.

The sliding doors can only be opened and closed manually.

The orange line of the switch indicates that the power sliding door system is enabled.

Opening/closing the sliding door manually

Operate the sliding door handle or inside door handle, when the power sliding door system is off.

Sliding door handle

Inside door handle