Back door The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following procedures. Warning: Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. Child safety Back door precautions Before driving the vehicle Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident. Caution while driving Keep the back door closed while driving. If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving. Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury. When children are in the vehicle Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment. If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have 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 move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, arms, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door. Operating the back door Observe the following precautions. 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 luggage compartment. When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers, etc., from being caught. When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught. Do not pull on the back door spindle (Back door spindles) to close the power back door, and do not hang on the back door spindle. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door spindle to break, causing an accident. If a heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or neck to be caught and injured. Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Keys Keyless entry Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside Smart key system Entry functions Smart key system Carry the electronic key to enable this function. Unlocks all the doors The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked. Wireless remote control Wireless remote control Note: Operation signals Operation signals Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside Door lock switches Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside Opener Back door Opening/closing the back door Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote control Press and hold the switch. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing will stop the operation. Pressing and holding the switch again will operate the back door in the opposite direction. Opening/closing the back door using the power back door switch on the instrument panel Press and hold the switch. Unlock the back door before operating. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing will stop the operation. Pressing and holding the switch again will operate the back door in the opposite direction. Opening the back door using the back door opener switch When the back door is unlocked: Press the back door opener switch. When the back door is locked: While carrying the electronic key on your person, press the back door opener switch. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing will stop the operation. Pressing the switch again will open the back door. Opening/closing the back door using the power back door switch on the back door Press the switch. Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing will stop the operation. Pressing the switch again will operate the back door in the opposite direction. Closing the back door using the back door handle Lower the back door using the back door handle, then a buzzer sounds and the back door automatically closes. Opening/closing the back door using the kick sensor (vehicles with a Hands Free Power Back Door) Vehicles without tow hitch The Hands Free Power Back Door enables automatic opening and closing of the power back door by putting your foot near the lower center part of the rear bumper and moving it away from the rear bumper. Vehicles with tow hitch The Hands Free Power Back Door enables automatic opening and closing of the power back door by putting your foot near the lower left side of the rear bumper and moving it away from the rear bumper. The center of the Hands Free Power Back Door sensor is indicated by the mark. While carrying an electronic key, stand within the smart key system operation range, approximately 13.8 to 21.7 in. (35 to 55 cm) from the rear bumper. Vehicles without tow hitch Kick sensor Hands Free Power Back Door operation detection area Smart key system operation detection area (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)) Vehicles with tow hitch Kick sensor Hands Free Power Back Door operation detection area Smart key system operation detection area (Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)) Perform a kick operation by moving your foot to within approximately 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the rear bumper and then pulling it back. Perform the entire kick operation within 1 second. The back door will not start operating while a foot is detected under the rear bumper. Operate the Hands Free Power Back Door without contacting the rear bumper 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 Back Door operation detection area When the kick sensor detects that your foot is pulled back, a buzzer will sound and the back door will automatically fully open/close. If kick operation is performed while the back door is opening/closing, the back door will stop the operation. Perform a kick operation again will operate the back door in the opposite direction. Note: Back door closer In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. The back door closer can function when the power switch is in any mode. The back door can be opened using the back door opener switch even if the back door closer is operating. Power back door operating conditions If the following conditions are met, the power back door can be opened and closed automatically. When the power back door system is enabled. (Customizable features) When the power switch is in ON, one of the following conditions must be met in addition to the above conditions: The parking brake is engaged. The brake pedal is depressed. The shift lever is in P. Operation of the power back door When the power back door begins to operate, the emergency flashers will flash twice and a buzzer will sound. When the power back door is disabled, the power back door will not operate but can be opened and closed manually. When the power back door is opening/closing, if the power back door becomes obstructed, operation will stop. Jam protection function Power back door Jam protection function Sensors are installed on the right and left sides of the power back door. When the door is automatically closing and the sensors are pushed due to an object being clamped, etc., the jam protection function operates. From that position the door automatically moves a little in the opposite direction and then the function stops. Back door reserve lock function This function reserves the locking of the power back door when the power back door is open. If the following operations are performed, all of the doors except the power back door will lock and then the power back door will lock when it is completely closed. Close all of the doors, except the back door. Perform an automatic closing operation of the power back door and lock the doors using the wireless remote control (Wireless remote control) or smart key system (Smart key system) while the power back door is closing. 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. If the back door does not fully close due to the operation of the jam protection function, etc., while the back 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. Kick sensor operating conditions (vehicles with a Hands Free Power Back Door) When the kick sensor operation setting is turned on (Customizable features) and the power switch is turned off. When an electronic key is carried within the operation detection area. Situations in which the Hands Free Power Back Door may not operate properly (if equipped) In the following situations, the Hands Free Power Back Door may not operate properly: When a foot remains under the rear bumper. If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a foot or is touched for a while. If the rear bumper has been touched for a while, wait for a short time before attempting to operate the Hands Free Power Back Door again. When standing excessively close to the rear bumper. 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 Back 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 rear bumper, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain. When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to the rear bumper. When the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the rear bumper, such as plants. When an accessory is installed to the rear bumper. If an accessory has been installed, turn the kick sensor operation setting off. (Customizable features) Preventing unintentional operation of the Hands Free Power Back Door (if equipped) When an electronic key is in the operation detection area, the Hands Free Power Back Door may operate unintentionally, so be careful in the following situations: When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain. When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper. When a small animal or small object, such as a ball, moves under the rear bumper. When an object is moved from under the rear bumper. If someone is swinging their legs while sitting on the rear bumper. If the legs or another part of someone’s body contacts the rear bumper while passing by the vehicle. When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity of the Hands Free Power Back 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 the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rear bumper. When luggage, etc. is set in or removed from the luggage compartment from outside of the vehicle. If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rear bumper. When snow attached to the inner side of the rear bumper melts. To prevent unintentional operation, turn the kick sensor operation setting off. (Customizable features) When reconnecting the 12-volt battery To enable the power back door to operate properly, close the back door manually. Customization Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features) Warning: Back door closer In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. It takes several seconds before the back door closer begins to operate. Be careful not to get fingers caught or anything else in the back door, as this may cause bone fractures or other serious injuries. Use caution when using the back door closer as it still operates when the power back door system is disabled. Power back door Observe the following precautions when operating the power back 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. 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. If the power back door system is disabled while the power back door is operating, the back door will stop operating. The back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the back door may open or close suddenly. If the operating conditions of the power back door (Power back door operating conditions) are no longer met, a buzzer may sound and the back door may stop opening or closing. The back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care on an incline in this situation, as the back door may move suddenly. On an incline, the back door may suddenly shut after it opens. Make sure the back door is fully open and secure. In the following situations, the power back door may detect an abnormality and automatic operation may be stopped. In this case, the back door must then be operated manually. Take extra care in this situation, as the stopped back door may suddenly open or close, causing an accident. When the back 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 If a heavy object is attached to the back door, the back door may not operate, causing a malfunction, or the back door may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, arms, head or neck to be caught and injured. Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. 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 back door fully closes. Be careful not to get fingers caught 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 Back Door (if equipped) Observe the following precautions when operating the Hands Free Power Back 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. Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot. When operating the Hands Free Power Back Door, be careful not to touch the exhaust pipe. Do not operate the Hands Free Power Back Door if there is little space under the rear bumper. Notice: Back door spindles The back door is equipped with spindles that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door spindle, resulting in malfunction. Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the spindle rod. Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door. Do not place your hand on the spindle or apply lateral forces to it. To prevent back door closer malfunction Do not apply excessive force to the back door while the back door closer is operating. Applying excessive force may cause the back door closer to malfunction. To prevent malfunction of the power back door Make sure that there is no ice between the back door and frame that would prevent movement of the back door. Operating the power back door when excessive load is present on the back door may cause a malfunction. Do not apply excessive force to the power back door while the back door is operating. Take care not to damage the sensors (installed on the right and left edges of the power back door) with a knife or other sharp object. If a sensor is disconnected, the power back door will not close automatically. Hands Free Power Back Door precautions (if equipped) The kick sensor is located behind lower center part of the rear bumper. Observe the following to ensure that the Hands Free Power Back Door function operates properly: Keep the lower center part of the rear bumper clean at all times. If the lower center part of the rear bumper is dirty or covered with snow, the kick sensor 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 sensor operates. If it does 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 lower center part of the rear bumper. Do not park the vehicle near objects that may move and contact the lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees. If the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the lower center part of the rear bumper, such as grass or trees, the kick sensor may not operate. In this situation, move the vehicle from the current position and then check if the kick sensor operates. If it does not operate, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. Do not subject the kick sensor or its surrounding area to a strong impact. If the kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact, the kick sensor may not operate properly. If the kick sensor does not operate in the following situations, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer. The kick sensor or its surrounding area has been subjected to a strong impact. The lower center part of the rear bumper is scratched or damaged. Do not disassemble the rear bumper. Do not attach stickers to the rear bumper. Do not paint the rear bumper. If a heavy object is attached to the power back door, disable the kick sensor. Adjusting the open position of the back door The open position of the power back door can be adjusted. Stop the power back door at the desired position. (Opening/closing the back door using the power back door switch on the instrument panel) Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door for approximately 2 seconds. When setting is complete, a buzzer will sound 4 times. The next time the power back door is opened, it will stop at that position. Note: Returning the power back door opening position to the default setting Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door for approximately 7 seconds. A buzzer will sound 4 times, pause, and then sound 2 more times. The next time the power back door is opened, it will stop at the default position. When setting the open position of the back door by the multi-information display The open position of the power back door can be adjusted using the multi-information display. (Customizable features) When opened, the power back door will open to the last position set using the power back door switch on the back door or on the multi-information display.