Toyota Corolla: Trunk / Opening the trunk
■ Trunk opener
Pull the lever upward to release the trunk lid.
■ Trunk release button (vehicles with a smart key system)
While carrying the electronic key, press the button on the trunk lid.
When all the doors are unlocked using one of the following methods, the trunk
can be opened without the electronic key:
- Entry function
- Wireless remote control
- Door lock switches
- Automatic door unlocking system
- Mechanical key
■ Wireless remote control (if equipped)
► Vehicles without a smart key system
Press and hold the switch. A buzzer sounds.
► Vehicles with a smart key system
Press and hold the switch.
A buzzer sounds.
■ Key (vehicles with a key cylinder on the trunk lid)
Turn the key clockwise to release the trunk lid.
■Trunk light
- The trunk light turns on when the trunk is opened.
- If the trunk light is left on when the engine switch is turned off, the
light will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■Function to prevent the trunk being locked with the electronic key inside
(vehicles with a smart key system)
- When all doors are locked, closing the trunk lid with the electronic key
left inside the trunk will sound an alarm. In this case, the trunk lid can be
opened pressing the trunk release button on the trunk lid.
- If the spare electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked,
the key confinement prevention function is activated so the trunk can be opened.
In order to prevent theft, take all electronic keys with you when leaving the
vehicle.
- If the electronic key is put in the trunk with all the doors locked, the
key may not be detected depending on the location of the key and the surrounding
radio wave conditions. In this case, the key confinement prevention function
cannot be activated, causing the doors to lock when the trunk is closed. Make
sure to check where the key is before closing the trunk.
- The key confinement prevention function cannot be activated if any one
of the doors is unlocked. In this case, open the trunk using the trunk opener.
■Internal trunk release lever
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling up the glow-in-the-dark lever located
on the inside of the trunk lid. The lever will continue to glow for some time after
the trunk lid is closed.
■If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate properly
(if equipped)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted.
■Open door warning buzzer
■Customization
Some functions can be customized.
The trunk can be opened using the trunk opener, entry function or wireless remote
control or key.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury...
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key
on your person, for example in your pocket. The driver should always carry the electronic
key...
Other information:
The power outlet can be used for 12 V accessories that run on less than 10 A.
Lift the lid while pulling up the knob and open the power outlet lid.
■ The power outlet can be used when
The engine switch is in ACC or ON.
■ When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs...
If you notice any of the following symptoms, your vehicle probably needs adjustment
or repair. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Visible symptoms
Fluid leaks under the vehicle. (Water dripping from the air conditioning
after use is normal...