Toyota Yaris: Liftgate/Trunk Lid / Opening and Closing the Liftgate/Trunk Lid
Opening the liftgate (5-Door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate,
then press the electric liftgate
opener on the liftgate and raise
the liftgate when the latch
releases.

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Opening the liftgate (With the advanced keyless function)
- A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being carried.
- When opening the liftgate with the doors and the liftgate locked, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate latch to release after the electric
liftgate
opener is pressed.
- The liftgate can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left
in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the liftgate
can
be opened by pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the liftgate cannot
be
opened despite doing this procedure, first push the liftgate completely
closed, then press the electric liftgate opener to fully open the liftgate.
- When the liftgate latch is released by pressing the electric liftgate
opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is not operated for a certain
period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.
To open
Press the electric liftgate opener again.
To close
To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open it first by
pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it after waiting at least 1 second.
- If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning
indicated in
the instrument cluster.
- If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical
system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by perform-
ing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened.
Opening the trunk lid (4-Door)
- Using the remote release button
Push the remote release button.

- Using the electric trunk lid opener (With the advanced keyless
function)
A locked trunk lid can also be
opened while the key is
being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid
opener on the trunk lid, then
raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.

Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
5-Door
Lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, then
push the liftgate closed using
both hands. Do not slam it. Pull
up on the liftgate to make sure it
is secure.

4-Door
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is secure.
Opening the trunk lid
WARNING
Never allow a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk
Allowing a person to ride in the luggage compartment/trunk is
dangerous.
The person in the luggage compartment/trunk could be seriously injured or
killed during sudden braking or a collision...
Luggage compartment cover (5-Door)
The luggage compartment can
be accessed by opening the liftgate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the liftgate...
Other information:
CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS CUSTOMIZE SEAT BELT WARNING SYSTEM NOTICE:
When the customer requests a change in a function, first make sure that the function can be customized.
Be sure to make a note of the current settings before customizing.
When troubleshooting a function, first make sure that the function is set to the default setting...
DESCRIPTION Problem Symptom Suspected Area Trouble Area
Engine does not crank
Engine cranks slowly
Auxiliary battery depletion
Starter malfunction
Starter system
Auxiliary battery depletion
Starter malfunction
Starter circuit
Excessive engine friction Engine Engine assembly
Starting time is long
Engine speed fluctuation due to abnormal combustion
Idle speed too low or high
The engine stalls immediately after starting
Strong engine vibration due to above symptoms
Ignition malfunction
Deviation in air fuel ratio (Excessive or insufficient intake air volume or fuel supply)
Insufficient compression
Changes in load from another system
Ignition system
Spark plug
Ignition coil assembly
Fuel system
Direct fuel injector assembly
Port fuel injector assembly
Fuel pump assembly (for high pressure side)
Fuel pump (for low pressure side)
Fuel pump control circuit
Fuel suction plate sub-assembly
Fuel main valve assembly
Fuel line
Purge VSV system
Fuel quality (existence of foreign matter, degradation)
Intake and exhaust systems
Mass air flow meter sub-assembly
Intake system
(Air leaks or deposit accumulation)
Throttle body with motor assembly
Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
Cam timing oil control solenoid assembly
Variable Valve Timing system (VVT system)
Other control systems
ECM
Wire harness or connector
Knock control sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Immobiliser system
Engine
Water control valve
Engine assembly
Crankshaft position sensor
High load from another system
Air conditioning system
Power steering system
Electrical load signal system
SYMPTOM AND CAUSE OF SYSTEM MALFUNCTION HINT: The following are descriptions of the characteristics of each system malfunction...
Categories
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different
types of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags
which are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG”
location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the
air bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations:
The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)
The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)
The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)
The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both
sides (curtain air bags)
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