Toyota Yaris: If Trouble Arises / When Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened

If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system and the liftgate/trunk lid cannot be opened, perform the following procedure as an emergency measure to open it:

WARNING

Perform the procedure using a cloth to cover sharp edges which could injure your hands.

NOTICE

Perform the procedure carefully when using a flathead screwdriver as it could cause damage to the surrounding area or vehicle parts.

5-Door

1. Fold down the rear seatbacks.

   Refer to Split Folding the Seatback.

2. Pull the center section of the plastic fastener and remove the fasteners, then remove cover on the interior surface of the liftgate.

   

3. Using a flathead screwdriver, open the inner cover.

   

4. Using a flathead screwdriver, turn the lever to the right to unlock the liftgate.

   

4-Door

1. Open the cover.
2. Move the lever to the left to fold the seatback.

   

3. Move the lever to the left to open the trunk lid.

   

   After performing this emergency measure, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.