2016 TOYOTA VENZA lock

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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ Impact detection door lock release system
In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are
unlocked.
Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, however, the
system may not operate.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 645)
CAUTION■ To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

561-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U)Back door The back door can be opened us ing the back door opener. The back
door can be locked and unlocked us ing the entry function (vehicles
with smart key system), wireless remote control or door lock switch.
In addition, the power back door (i f equipped) can be opened using
the power back door switch or wireless remote control.
■ Unlocking and locking the back door
Entry function (vehicles with smart key system)
 P. 3 0
Wireless remote control
 P. 4 5
Door lock switch
 P. 5 0
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
Wireless remote control (vehicles with power back door)
 P. 4 5

571-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) When closing 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.■ Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle
(vehicles with power back door)
Push and hold the switch to
open/close. Pressing the switch again
while the power back door is
operating will cause the opera-
tion to reverse.
However, the reverse opera-
tion cannot be performed for
the first second after pressing
the switch to operate the door.

581-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Power back door switch (veh icles with power back door)
Push the switch to close. Pressing the switch again while
the power back door is closing
will cause it to open again.
However, the reverse operation
cannot be performed for the first
second after pressing the switch
to close the door.
The back door can be opened even if it is locked. Lock the back door
again when you l eave the vehicle. The back door will not lock auto-
matically after it has been opened and then closed.
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate
that the back door has been opened/closed.

591-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with power
back door)
Turn the main switch off to dis-
able the power back door sys-
tem.
Inoperative
Operative The back door cannot be oper-
ated even with the wireless
remote control or power back
door switch.
A buzzer will sound twice if the
power back door switch is
pressed while the power back
door system is inoperative.

601-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) ■ The power back door can be opened/ closed when (vehicles with power
back door)
Vehicles with smart key system
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode, and
the shift lever is in “P”.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in OFF or ACCESSORY
mode.
Vehicles without smart key system
● The engine switch is in the “ON” position, and the shift lever is in “P”.
● The engine switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
■ Jam protection function (vehicles with power back door)
If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing/opening, the
back door will automatically operate in the opposite direction.
■ If the power back door does not work (vehicles with power back door)
The back door must be initialized. To initialize, close the back door com-
pletely by hand.
■ 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.

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Before driving
VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) 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.
■ 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.

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VENZA_OM_OM73030U_(U) CAUTION■ 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.