Shouldn't the doors lock... - Toyota Yaris Forums

imike929 · 02-22-2013, 11:48 PM

Hey guys, I just realized after having my '13 SE for a couple months now that the doors do not lock after you start the car and drive off. I know in almost all new models, including my gf's 2011 corolla, the doors lock after a few seconds of driving. So basically you;re driving around all day with unlocked doors unless you consciously press the button to lock before driving off. Anyone else see a problem here?

Scubaru Steve · 02-23-2013, 12:06 AM

I don't have that feature, no do i want it.
Mind you the only crimes we have here are the Saskatchewan seal hunt

imike929 · 02-23-2013, 12:10 AM

It's just kind of weird and inconvienent I guess

nookandcrannycar · 02-23-2013, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Scubaru Steve

I don't have that feature, no do i want it.
Mind you the only crimes we have here are the Saskatchewan seal hunt

CTScott · 02-23-2013, 07:31 AM

Looking at the service manual, that is not even a "customizable parameter", so the Yaris does not do that. For example the operation of pressing the unlock button once to unlock all doors, or once to unlock the driver's and a second time to unlock the other doors is a customizable parameter.

I have noticed quite a few differences between the keyless entry options on the Yaris versus my 2011 Tacoma.

TOUGEghost · 02-23-2013, 08:54 AM

I have another car with the auto locking feature and it's the most annoying thing ever. My key gets locked in the car a lot. I am perfectly fine with locking the doors myself; I don't need the car to do it for me.

mr_miles · 02-23-2013, 07:32 PM

I never understood auto locking doors. I don't understand the point of locking yourself IN the car? You're in a CAR. If someone is going to try and get in it, run them over.

matti · 02-23-2013, 07:51 PM

I've never had a car with that feature, but I don't think I'd like it.

Yaris_Ken · 03-19-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by imike929

Hey guys, I just realized after having my '13 SE for a couple months now that the doors do not lock after you start the car and drive off. I know in almost all new models, including my gf's 2011 corolla, the doors lock after a few seconds of driving. So basically you;re driving around all day with unlocked doors unless you consciously press the button to lock before driving off. Anyone else see a problem here?

This was my question exactly that I was going to ask!

We have little dogs that like to put their feet on the doors when they travel in the back seat. My wife is paranoid that they will somehow work the door handle and get it open (lol) - so to humour her I told her the doors lock when going from Park to Drive (automatic of course) - but then I listened for it recently and it doesn't do it like I thought - my 05 Corolla (RIP) had this feature and I never thought of it not being a part of a much newer Toyota.

So I'll have to remember to hit that little switch from now on :(

Stop de-featuring cars Toyota! I'm sure it is a minor firmware update that would enable this latent feature in all Toyota models with PDL and automatic trannies.

Foot · 03-19-2013, 05:31 PM

Most cars that have four doors have a child lock for the back. This would save little muffins from opening the back doors and jumping for his freedom.
Two side notes, one you will have to open the door for anyone in the back seat. Two, little muffins should be properly fastened up in case of a crash and he does not fly out the wind shield like underdog.

screenprintr · 03-19-2013, 05:33 PM

Have you seen Toyota's 3 wheeler? Looks almost like the Yaris.

nookandcrannycar · 03-19-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mr_miles

I never understood auto locking doors. I don't understand the point of locking yourself IN the car? You're in a CAR. If someone is going to try and get in it, run them over.

I'm guessing you've never lived in California. Pedestrians have more rights there than in many other states, and (I feel) it is a sue happy culture. Having lived most of my life in California (and assuming your comment is serious, rather than just hyperbole), the fact that someone would sue me to try to get my money would always be paramount in my mind, so I would never utilize your solution. The most dangerous people in the world CAN BE (not necessarily are, but can be) the people who have absolutely nothing and the people who have everything, because the former have nothing to lose and the latter can afford to lose almost anything. IIRC, California has a Castle Doctrine, but it is limited because you have to prove that the force you used on your own property was reasonable or necessary. I've heard people in Texas refer to this as 'The California Apology'.

I've driven in quite bad parts of Oakland, CA - Memphis, TN - Detroit, MI - Los Angeles, CA - San Francisco, CA - Camden, NJ - Las Vegas, NV - Mobile, AL - New Orleans, LA - San Diego, CA - NYC - and Albuquerque, NM...and I can't imagine doing so without having my doors locked. I consider the national average of 100 for total crime (see the stats from Onboard Informatics in the city (zip code) profiles on move.com) to be pretty safe. Where my cousin and his wife and kids live in the SF Bay Area fluctuates between 100 and 105 and I would feel safe walking their dog in their neighborhood at any time of the day or night. Where I grew up, the total crime index is now in the low 20s. Where my Aunt and Uncle live it is in the teens. Where my cousin and little cousin who inspired my Yarisworld name live, the total crime index is in the high 30s. Where I live, it fluctuates from the 40s to low 50s...YET there was a carjacking recently at a school that is fairly close by (which freaks me out). I wouldn't want auto locking car doors (too Orwellian to suit me), BUT I should probably lock my car doors MORE often while I'm driving.

joshthorsc · 03-20-2013, 04:37 AM

My wife's '05 Sienna has the auto lock feature and so does my dad's '12 corolla. My '13 tundra only locks when you hit 15mph otherwise it will never auto lock. My Yaris SE, well, I just have to remember to lock it although it'll be nice to have the auto lock feature.

nookandcrannycar · 03-20-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by joshthorsc

My wife's '05 Sienna has the auto lock feature and so does my dad's '12 corolla. My '13 tundra only locks when you hit 15mph otherwise it will never auto lock. My Yaris SE, well, I just have to remember to lock it although it'll be nice to have the auto lock feature.

Great feature (15 mph auto lock) on your new Tundra!

DebbyM46227 · 03-21-2013, 08:19 AM

I just don't see the big deal about having auto locks. Geez, it's not that hard to flip that lock manually, you can even reach over and do the passenger side, which I always keep locked anyway.

Scubaru Steve · 03-21-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Great feature (15 mph auto lock) on your new Tundra!

how are you supposed to tuck and roll on a moments notice?

tooter · 03-23-2013, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_miles

I never understood auto locking doors. I don't understand the point of locking yourself IN the car? You're in a CAR. If someone is going to try and get in it, run them over.

That is so true!

I'm so glad just to have simple reliable "dumb key" entry and no automatic locking because it's one less thing that can go wrong.

why? · 03-26-2013, 11:01 PM

i don't get how this matters. Just keep the doors locked at all times. I open the door, get in, lock the door. Not hard.

I'd prefer to have a fully automatic shotgun to ward off criminals. That would make a bit of a mess of my car though.

02-22-2013, 11:48 PM	#1
imike929 Drives: '13 Super White SE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	Shouldn't the doors lock... Hey guys, I just realized after having my '13 SE for a couple months now that the doors do not lock after you start the car and drive off. I know in almost all new models, including my gf's 2011 corolla, the doors lock after a few seconds of driving. So basically you;re driving around all day with unlocked doors unless you consciously press the button to lock before driving off. Anyone else see a problem here?

02-23-2013, 07:31 AM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Looking at the service manual, that is not even a "customizable parameter", so the Yaris does not do that. For example the operation of pressing the unlock button once to unlock all doors, or once to unlock the driver's and a second time to unlock the other doors is a customizable parameter. I have noticed quite a few differences between the keyless entry options on the Yaris versus my 2011 Tacoma. __________________

03-20-2013, 04:37 AM	#13
joshthorsc Drives: 2012 Yaris SE 5spd Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: CA Posts: 20	My wife's '05 Sienna has the auto lock feature and so does my dad's '12 corolla. My '13 tundra only locks when you hit 15mph otherwise it will never auto lock. My Yaris SE, well, I just have to remember to lock it although it'll be nice to have the auto lock feature. __________________ 2013 Tundra CM Rock Warrior 1991 MR2 Turbo 2012 Yaris SE 5spd...Daily Driver

03-26-2013, 11:01 PM	#18
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	i don't get how this matters. Just keep the doors locked at all times. I open the door, get in, lock the door. Not hard. I'd prefer to have a fully automatic shotgun to ward off criminals. That would make a bit of a mess of my car though. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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02-23-2013, 12:06 AM	#2
Scubaru Steve Awesome! Drives: 12 Yaris/07 yaris Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: calgary Posts: 323	I don't have that feature, no do i want it. Mind you the only crimes we have here are the Saskatchewan seal hunt

02-23-2013, 12:10 AM	#3
imike929 Drives: '13 Super White SE Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 60	It's just kind of weird and inconvienent I guess

02-23-2013, 08:54 AM	#6
TOUGEghost Mr. Clean View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris S 3-Door Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 268	I have another car with the auto locking feature and it's the most annoying thing ever. My key gets locked in the car a lot. I am perfectly fine with locking the doors myself; I don't need the car to do it for me.

02-23-2013, 07:51 PM	#8
matti Drives: 2017 Yaris L (5sp manual) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: upper midwest Posts: 345	I've never had a car with that feature, but I don't think I'd like it.

03-19-2013, 05:31 PM	#10
Foot Drives: 2010 3dr yaris Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Palm bay,Fl. Posts: 117	Most cars that have four doors have a child lock for the back. This would save little muffins from opening the back doors and jumping for his freedom. Two side notes, one you will have to open the door for anyone in the back seat. Two, little muffins should be properly fastened up in case of a crash and he does not fly out the wind shield like underdog.

03-19-2013, 05:33 PM	#11
screenprintr Drives: 2010 Toyota Yaris Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 213	Have you seen Toyota's 3 wheeler? Looks almost like the Yaris.

03-21-2013, 08:19 AM	#15
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	I just don't see the big deal about having auto locks. Geez, it's not that hard to flip that lock manually, you can even reach over and do the passenger side, which I always keep locked anyway.