Page 201 of 788
2013-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
3
Operation of each component
Page 202 of 788
2023-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Page 203 of 788
2033-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
3
Operation of each component
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function (if
equipped), wireless remote control or door lock switches.
Entry function (if equipped)
P. 1 5 7
Wireless remote control
P. 1 9 4
Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system or push button start
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system or push button start
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 704)
Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors
1
2
1
2
Page 204 of 788

2043-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock button is in the
lock position.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Hybrid model
The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACCESSORY or
ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
1
2
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
1
2
Page 205 of 788
2053-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
3
Operation of each component
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.
Unlock
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.
If a wrong key is used (except left-hand drive vehicles without a smart
entry & start system or push button start)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Rear door child-protector lock
1
2
Page 206 of 788
2063-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
CAUTION
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 throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the driver’s door and passenger’s door, as the
door may be opened even if the inside lock button is in the locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
Page 207 of 788
2073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
3
Operation of each component
Door lock switch
P. 2 0 3
Entry function (vehicles with a smart entry & start system)
P. 1 5 8
Wireless remote control
P. 1 9 4
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door cannot be closed
immediately after the back door
opener switch is pushed.
When closing the back door
Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the fol-
lowing procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Opening the back door
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
Be careful not to pull the back door
sideways when closing the back door
with the handle.
Page 208 of 788

2083-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be operated from the inside.
Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver and
the cover as shown in the illustration.
Move the lever.
CAUTION
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 lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
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.
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
1
2