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2073-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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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.
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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.
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2093-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
CAUTION
When children are in the vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
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, 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. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
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2103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
CAUTION
Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
NOTICE
Back door damper stays
The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in
place.
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting
in malfunction.
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 attach any foreign objects, such
as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives
to the damper stay rod.
Do not touch the damper stay rod with
gloves or other fabric items.
Do not attach any accessories other
than genuine Toyota parts to the back
door.
Do not place your hand on the damper
stay or apply lateral forces to it.
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2223-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Automatic mode allows the folding or extending of the mirrors to be
linked to locking/unlocking of the doors.
Automatic operation can be disabled by performing the following.
Except hybrid model: Turn the
engine switch to off.
Hybrid model: Turn the power
switch to off.
Press and hold the switch that
folds the mirrors and of the
mirror angle adjustment switch at
the same time for more than 2
seconds.
Performing the above procedures
again will reactivate automatic
operation.
Automatically folding and extending the mirrors (if equipped)
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2253-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
The power windows can be operated when
Except hybrid model (vehicles without a smart entry & start system):
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Except hybrid model (vehicles with a smart entry & start system):
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
Hybrid model: The power switch is in ON mode.
Operating the power windows after turning the engine off (except hybrid
model)
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system:
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off (hybrid
model)
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Jam protection function (windows with one-touch closing function only)
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
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2324-1. Before driving
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Multidrive
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Multi-mode manual transmission
With the shift lever in E or M, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to E, M or R. (P. 290)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
When shifting the shift lever to E or M: Make sure that the display of the
gear position indicator shows 1.
When shifting the shift lever to R: Make sure that the display of the gear
position indicator shows R.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Parking the vehicle
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Driving
Manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N. (P. 300)
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
If parking on a hill, shift the shift lever to 1 or R.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Hybrid transmission
Stop the vehicle completely.
Set the parking brake. (P. 312)
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 305)
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Turn the power switch off to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Multidrive and hybrid transmission
Except hybrid model: Make sure that the parking brake is set and
shift the shift lever to D.
Hybrid model: Firmly set the parking brake and then shift the shift
position to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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