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Power sliding door operation

  • Push the corresponding main control button on the overhead console to open or close the power sliding door.

    However, you can operate the power sliding door by using the switch on the overhead console even when every sliding doors and tailgate are locked and closed. This function will not operate when the sliding doors and tailgate are locked by key fobs and transmitter.

  • When the power door ON/OFF button is ON (not depressed), do as follows to open or close the power sliding doors:
    On the centre pillar trim
    On the outside handle

    • Push the corresponding sub control button on the centre pillar trim.

    • Push the corresponding sub control button on the outside handle.

    • Pull the door handle from inside or outside vehicle.

    • If the sub control button is pushed whilst the door is locked or child safety lock is engaged, the chime sounds once, and the power sliding door will not open.

    • If the door handle is pulled from inside or outside whilst the door is locked or child safety lock is engaged, the power sliding door will not open. However, the power sliding door can be opened by pulling the outside door handle or pushing the corresponding sub control button on the outside handle whilst the door is unlocked and child safety lock is engaged.

  • When the power door ON/OFF button is OFF (depressed), the power sliding door can not be controlled with the sub control buttons or door handles, and if the sub control button is pushed, chime sounds once.

    However, the doors can be opened and closed manually by pulling the door handles from inside or outside vehicle.

  • On a steep grade, the power sliding door will slide faster when closing. And the drive unit motor may operate additionally for a moment after the door is closed. This is a normal operation to ensure door closing, not a malfunction.
Warning

Rear door locks

Use the rear door safety locks whenever children are in the vehicle. If a child accidently opens the rear doors whilst the vehicle is motion, he can fall out.

When the rear passenger operates the power sliding door, make sure there are no people or objects around the door, and have all occupants get in or out of the vehicle after the door is open fully and stopped. Let the rear passengers get in or out of the vehicle after the door is open fully. Sudden closing could cause a serious injury. Close the door by pulling the door handle after the door is open fully. Do not pull the door handle whilst rear passengers are getting in or out. The door could suddenly close by itself and cause a serious injury. It takes about 5 seconds for the power sliding door to close and latch completely.

Warning

Power sliding door

Do not begin accelerate before the door closes and latches completely. If the door is not completely closed whilst the vehicle is moving, the door can open and passengers can fall out of the vehicle.

Caution

Be careful that the rear sliding doors may open by unintentionally pressing the button.

  • The left power sliding door cannot be opened whilst the fuel filler lid is open. If the main or sub control button is pushed, the chime sounds once. Also, if the fuel filler lid open button is pushed whilst the left power sliding door is opening, the chime sounds 3 times.

    Notice

    If the fuel filler lid is opened when the left sliding door is not closed completely, the door may be opened. Close the left sliding door before refuelling to prevent possible damage to the door or the fuel filler lid.

  • If the power sliding door is not closed and latched completely after power closing operation, the chime sounds 4 times. Open and close the door again.

  • If the power sliding door is operated whilst the door is in partially opened position (less than 300 mm/12 in), the door is automatically opened fully.

  • If the power sliding door is operated whilst the door is in half-opened position (more than 300 mm/12 in), the door is automatically closed completely.

  • If the power sliding door is operated again whilst the door is closing, the door is automatically opened fully.

  • If the power sliding door is operated again whilst the door is opening, the door is automatically closed completely. However, If the power sliding door is operated again when the door is in partially opened position (less than 300 mm/12 in), the is opened continuously.

  • The half-opened power sliding door is automatically opened or closed fully by pushing the door forward or backward without pulling the door handle whilst the power door ON/OFF button is in ON (not depressed). However, when the door is in partially opened position (less than 300 mm/12 in), the door is not closed automatically.

Power sliding door non-opening conditions

The power sliding door is not automatically opened, but closed under the following conditions. If the main or sub control button is pushed for power opening operation, the chime sounds once.

When the ignition switch or ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position,

  1. Vehicle is moving above 5 km/h (3 mph).

  2. The gearshift lever is not in P (Park) for automatic transmission.