Toyota Corolla Cross: Opening/closing the back door (vehicles with a power back door)

■ Opening/closing the back door using the wireless remote control

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/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 and locking all of the doors using the lock switch on the back door

Press the switch.

A different buzzer than the one for a normal power back door closing operation will sound and the back door will begin closing automatically.

When the back door is closed, all of the doors will lock simultaneously and operation signals will indicate that all of the doors have been locked. If the switch is pressed while the power back door is closing, the operation will stop.

■ 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.

■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 engine 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.
• When the engine 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.
• A buzzer sounds to indicate that the back door is operating.
• 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

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.

1. Close all of the doors, except the back door.

2. Perform an automatic closing operation of the power back door and lock the doors using the wireless remote control or 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.

■When reconnecting the battery

To enable the power back door to operate properly, close the back door manually.

■Customization

Some functions can be customized.

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 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 battery voltage suddenly drops, such as when the engine switch is turned to ON or the engine 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.

NOTICE

■Back door spindles

The back door is equipped with spindles that hold the back door in place.

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.

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