Toyota 4Runner (2024 year). Manual in english

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Meter settings (



P. 559)

Select to set the following items.

• Language

Select to change the language on the display.

• Units

Select to change the unit for measure.

•

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
(



P. 98)

•

switch settings

You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press

and hold

while the desired screen is displayed.

• Pop-up display

Select to set the pop-up displays (



P. 99), which may appear

in some situations, on/off.

• Initialization

Select to reset the meter display settings.

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Multi-terrain Select display

(if equipped)



P. 315

■

Crawl Control display

(if equipped)



P. 312

■

Outside temperature display

Displays the outside temperature

The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to
122 °F (50 °C).

When the outside temperature drops below 37 °F (3 °C),

will

flash approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. available language) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 549)

: Automatically displayed when the system is used

■

Eco Driving Indicator

Other contents

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.

Eco driving ratio based on acceleration

If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of Eco Driving
Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.

Zone of Eco driving

Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:

• The shift lever is in any position other

than D.

• The vehicle speed is approximately

80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

• The Crawl Control is operating. (if

equipped) (



P. 312)

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Pop-Up display

The pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information display according to
the operating conditions of the following functions:

●

Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)

●

Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system

The pop-up display function can be disabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been
adjusted.

●

“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:

●

When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])

●

When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.

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Liquid crystal display

Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.

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WARNING

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Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the meter control switches while driving as much

as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display

while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switches. Fail-

ure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an

unexpected accident.

■

Cautions while setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that

the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area

such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)

may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious

health hazard.

■

The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the multi-informa-

tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the multi-information display

monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear

number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down-

shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an

accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■

While setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting

up the display features.

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3-1. Key information

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system

(



P. 113)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

Locks all the doors (



P. 106)

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 106)

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens the windows and moon
roof (press and hold)

Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) (



P. 103)

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Keys

The keys

Wireless remote control

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To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.

The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. (



P. 512)

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Panic mode

■

When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (



P. 364)

Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.

■

If you lose your mechanical keys

New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

■

When riding in an aircraft

When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

■

Conditions affecting operation



P. 117

Using the mechanical key

When

is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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Key battery depletion

●

The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●

If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine
stops.

●

As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (



P. 447)

• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.

●

To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:

• TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

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Precautions when disconnecting the battery

●

In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●

The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnecting the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●

The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the engine switch
off.

If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the battery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

■

Replacing the battery



P. 447

■

Confirmation of the registered key number

The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.

■

If a wrong key is used

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

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NOTICE

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To prevent key damage

●

Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●

Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.

●

Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.

●

Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

●

Do not disassemble the keys.

●

Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.

●

Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as

TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip-

ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

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Carrying the electronic key on your person

Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli-

ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances

within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-

ing the key to not function properly.

■

In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-

lems

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to

your Toyota dealer.

■

When an electronic key is lost

If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-

cantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic

keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle
to unlock the door. Grip the
passenger’s door handle to
unlock all the doors.

Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.

Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the
door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver's door. Pressing the but-
ton again within 3 seconds
unlocks the other doors.

Press and hold to open the win-
dows and moon roof.

(



P. 156, 163)

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

◆

Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (



P. 512)

Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

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Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

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Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (How-
ever, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle

■

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.

■

Alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (



P. 79)

■

If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly

Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (



P. 512)

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (



P. 447)

If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time.

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Door lock switches

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

◆

Inside lock buttons

Locks the door

Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

Close the door.

The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehi-
cle. However, the key may not be detected correctly and the door
may be locked.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

Locking the doors from the outside without a key

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The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set.

Unlock

Lock

These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.

The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 549.

Rear door child-protector lock

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position linked door locking
function

All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.

Shift position linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.

Driver's door linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch off.

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Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:

Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)

Shift the shift lever to P or N,
and press and hold the
driver's door lock switch
(

) for approxi-

mately 5 seconds and then
release.

The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.

Function

Shift lever

position

Driver’s door lock switch

position

Shift position linked
door locking function

Shift position linked
door unlocking function

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

Driver's door linked
door unlocking function

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Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.

Turn the power switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)

■

Rear seat reminder function

In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
engine switch is turned off after any of the following conditions are met, a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information
display for approximately 6 seconds.

●

The engine is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear
door.

●

A rear door has been opened and closed after the engine was started.

However, if a rear door is opened and then closed within approximately 2 sec-
onds, the rear seat reminder function may not operate.

The rear seat reminder function determines that luggage, etc. has been
placed in a rear seat based on opening and closing of a rear door. Therefore,
depending on the situation, the rear seat reminder function may not operate
and you may still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate
unnecessarily.

The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. (



P. 559)

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Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 549)

Unlocking doors

Beep

Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.

Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once

Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.

Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

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WARNING

■

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out

of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.

●

Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.

●

Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even

if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

●

Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear

seats.

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Locks and unlocks the doors (



P. 106)

●

Starts the engine (



P. 199)

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Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

Antenna outside the luggage
compartment

Smart key system

Function summary

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.)

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Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea-
sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display.

The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made
to lock the doors using
the smart key system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.

Retrieve the electronic
key from the vehicle
and lock the doors
again.

An attempt was made
to lock either front door
by opening a door and
putting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then closing
the door by pulling on
the outside door handle
with the electronic key
still inside the vehicle.

An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Interior alarm sounds
continuously

An attempt was made
to open the door and
exit the vehicle when
the shift lever was not
in P.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior alarm pings
repeatedly

The engine switch was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode while the driver's
door was open
(The driver's door was
opened when the
engine switch was in
ACCESSORY mode.)

Turn the engine switch
off and close the
driver's door.

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Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic
key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is
not in operation for a long time.

●

In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to
unlock the doors.

• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.

●

If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors
cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take
hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.

■

Electronic key battery-saving function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Interior alarm sounds
once.

The engine switch was
pressed after the doors
were unlocked with the
mechanical key.

Touch the electronic
key to the engine
switch while depressing
the brake pedal.

The engine switch was
pressed two consecu-
tive times without the
electronic key being
present.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.

While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:



P. 512)

●

When the electronic key battery is depleted

●

Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise

●

When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device

●

When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects

• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs

●

When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity

●

When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby

●

When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves

• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems

●

If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
back window

●

When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the smart key system, lock/
unlock the doors by performing any of the following:

●

Bring the electronic key close to either front door handle and operate the
entry function.

●

Operate the wireless remote control.

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the above methods, use the
mechanical key. (



P. 512)

If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, refer to P. 513.

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:

• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.

• The electronic key is on the instrument panel or floor, in the glove box, or

in the auxiliary box of the instrument panel.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.

●

As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.

●

The doors may lock or unlock if the electronic key is within the effective
range and a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in
the rain or in a car wash. The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if a door is not opened and closed.

●

If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)

●

Whether or not the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the engine could be
started if the electronic key is near the window.

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Note for locking the doors

●

Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●

When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition sig-
nals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition
signals will be given.

●

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the electronic
key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle while the vehicle
is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the
alarm, lock all the doors.

●

The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again, or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.

●

Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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Note for the unlocking function

●

Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.

●

A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.

●

If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

■

When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●

To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. Ask your Toyota
dealer for details.

●

Setting the electronic key to battery- saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (



P. 116)

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To operate the system properly

●

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.

●

Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function may
not operate.)

■

If the smart key system does not operate properly

●

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (



P. 512)

●

Starting the engine:



P. 513

■

Customization

Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 549)

■

If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting

●

Locking and unlocking the doors:



P. 512

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:



P. 513

●

Stopping the engine:



P. 200

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WARNING

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Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●

People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization

therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas.

(

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The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,

the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such

as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.

Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●

Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-

able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the

device for information about its operation under the influence of radio

waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such

medical devices.

Ask your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function.

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Opening a door: The appropriate board extends

Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts

Press “OFF” on the Automatic running boards switch to turn off the
Automatic running boards system.

On (Automatic mode)

Off

The orange line at the top of the
switch illuminates to indicate that
the Automatic running boards sys-
tem is on.

When extension of the boards is
not necessary, or extension of a
board is not desirable due to an
obstacle, turn the Automatic run-
ning boards switch off before open-
ing the side door.

Automatic running boards



: If equipped

The Automatic running boards are linked to the side door opera-
tions, extending and retracting when a side door is opened and
closed. When a door is opened or closed, the board on the same
side extends or retracts.

Turning off the Automatic running boards system

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Jam protection function

During Automatic running boards operation:

If a board contacts an obstacle when extending, it will retract. If an obstacle
gets caught between a board and the vehicle when retracting, the board will
extend.

If an obstacle is detected 3 times in a row during Automatic running boards
operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the obstacle. When a
side door on the same side as the board is opened and closed one more
time, the board will extend and retract, or retract and extend. After this, the
board will resume normal operation.

■

Automatic retraction function

The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following con-
ditions:

●

A board is not completely retracted

●

Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher

The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle speed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

■

If the Automatic running boards indicator comes on when driving first
commences

A board has not completely retracted. Check that nothing is caught between
the board and the vehicle.

Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the automatic running board may not retract completely and the automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.

■

If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes

There may be a malfunction in the Automatic running boards system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■

When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is frozen

The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic running boards
are not operating correctly, turn the Automatic running boards switch off and
refrain from use.

When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards switch off.

■

After recharging/reconnecting the battery

If the Automatic running boards have not completely extended or retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first time they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal
operation.

■

When getting in and out of the vehicle

Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to contact with
the lower part of the vehicle body.

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Jam protection function

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.
The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the

object that is caught. Be careful not to get fingers or other body parts

caught.

■

Cautions regarding the Automatic running boards

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause serious injury.

●

Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s sur-

rounding area do not have a hand on a board or any part of their body in a

position where it could be caught between a board and the vehicle when

an Automatic running board is being operated.

●

Confirm that the boards have completely extended or retracted before get-

ting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during

Automatic running board operation, the boards may stop extending or

retracting.

●

Drive the vehicle after confirming that the boards have completely

retracted. Driving with a board extended is dangerous because it may hit

other people or objects.

●

Take care when pressing the Automatic running boards switch. The board

will extend or retract and may hit other people or objects.

●

Always check that the Automatic running boards switch is turned off when

cleaning a board.

●

Do not allow children to operate the Automatic running boards.

Operating Automatic running boards in a manner so that a board contacts

someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Press the button to unlock
the door.

Press the button to lock the
door.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

◆

Wireless remote control

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P. 106

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Back door

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

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Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.

The rear step bumper is intended
for rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.

Lower the back door using the
back door strap and/or the back
door handle, and make sure to
push the back door down from the
outside to close it.

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Rear step bumper

When closing the back door

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Luggage compartment lights

Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati-

cally after 20 minutes.

■

If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged

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P. 511

Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the light on/off linked to back door

position

WARNING

■

Before driving

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●

Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully

closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or

luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-

dent.

●

Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could

have heat exhaustion or other injuries.

●

Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the

child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

●

Do not get on the rear step bumper.

■

Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden

braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death

or serious injury.

●

Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door

before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly

shut again after it is opened.

●

When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

●

If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

●

Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●

Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay.

Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to

break, causing an accident.

●

If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it

may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,

head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part

to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

●

The back door may suddenly shut if it is

not opened fully. It is more difficult to

open or close the back door on an

incline than on a level surface, so

beware of the back door unexpectedly

opening or closing by itself. Make sure

that the back door is fully open and

secure before using the luggage com-

partment.

●

When closing the back door, take extra

care to prevent your fingers etc. from

being caught.

●

When closing the back door, make sure

to press it lightly on its outer surface. If

the back door handle or back door strap

is used to fully close the back door, it

may result in hands or arms being

caught.

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NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the back door components

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

■

Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in

place.
Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting

in malfunction.

●

Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

●

Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives

to the damper stay rod.

●

Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●

Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door.

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