rear hatch unlock

2010 Model II has the one door Smart Key System (SKS) and only works on the drivers door. You will have to push the button on the fob to unlock the hatch or the passenger's door. The other option is to unlock your driver's door first and press the button, or have the driver's door set to open all other doors when it is opened. This is a user settable option. You choose either driver's door only or all doors to unlock with the driver's door.

 

Not with Opt II or III. You have to have Opt IV or V to get SKS on the hatch and right front door. Bummer isn't it? You can see some of these configuration differences easiest in the car's dealer brochure Specifications, Features, and Packages back pages. The other disappointing discovery was an old standard rear-view mirror. Sigh...

 

It is a bummer that Toyota did not include the 3-door SKS in all models but it is well documented on the Toyota online website if you do a little research before purchase.

 

I have a V, and the hatch does not unlock when you just walk up to it, you still need to press on the rubber pad. It will not operate unless you have the RKS in your pocket.

 

Sounds right to me....BUT I could be wrong...

 

This is correct, none of the SKS doors unlock just by approaching the door/hatch on Gen 2 or 3. You have to put your hand in the door handle or squeeze the handle/rubber pad on the hatch. And have the SKS fob within range of the door or hatch sensor.