2012 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, includ- ing options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle. All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi- cles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle. This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Mod- ification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi- tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as: ●Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system ●Cruise control system ●Anti-lock brake system ●SRS airbag system ●Seat belt pretensioner system Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe- cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo- nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con- trol batteries.

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Vehicle control and operation data recording

Your Toyota is equipped with sophisticated computers that record certain information about your vehicle’s operation, such as: • Engine speed • Accelerator status • Brake status • Vehicle speed • Shift position The data recorded varies according to the grade level and options the vehi- cle is equipped with. The computers do not record conversations, sound or pictures. ● Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc- tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except: • With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

•

the vehicle is leased In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

vehicle owner

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● Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control certain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Besides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is an event data recorder (EDR) that records data in a crash or near crash event. The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or near crash event, this device may record the following information: • Engine speed • Whether the brake pedal was depressed or not • Vehicle speed • To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed • The transmission shift position • Whether the driver and front passenger wore seat belts or not • Driver’s seat position • SRS airbag deployment data • SRS airbag system diagnostic data • Front passenger’s occupant classification • Whether the “RSCA OFF” indicator was turned on or off The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers. ● Disclosure of the EDR data Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when: • An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leasing company for a

leased vehicle) is obtained

• Officially requested to by the police or other authorities • Necessary, for use as a defense for Toyota in a law suit • Ordered to by a court of law However, if necessary, Toyota will: • Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety performance • Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

details of the vehicle owner, and that only when deemed necessary

• Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identification information to a

non-Toyota organization for research purposes

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● Safety Connect If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser- vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

CAUTION

■General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ- ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi- cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents. Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that dis- tracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key. Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

Cautions & Notices

CAUTION

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toyota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.) used to operate switches and other devices. Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g. a lid opens).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

2 When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3 Interior features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in- terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4 Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it- yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5 When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

6 Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7 For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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1-1. Key information Keys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle. Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

Master keys Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 49) Valet key Key number plate

Electronic keys • Operating the smart key

system (→P. 35)

• Operating

the wireless

remote control function (→P. 49)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

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Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

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

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 442) Vehicles without a smart key system: Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the valet key. Vehicles with a smart key system: Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the electronic key only.

■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 619)

■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.

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

Observe the following: ●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period 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, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■Carrying the electronic key on your person (vehicles with a smart key

system) Carry the electronic key 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli- ances that are turned on.

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

lems (vehicles with a smart key system) Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors Smart key system∗

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.)

Electronic key

Electronic key

Electronic key

CTH12AS053

Electronic key

Locks and unlocks the side doors (→P. 36) Locks, unlocks and opens the back door (→P. 37) Opens the back door (→P. 36) Starts the engine (→P. 173)

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Unlocking and locking the side doors (front door handles only)

Grip the handle to unlock the door.

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.

the

lock sensor

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

Opening the back door

Press the back door opener.

The back door can be opened even if it is locked.

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Unlocking and locking the back door

Press the button to unlock the door.

The back window can be opened by pressing and holding this but- ton. (→P. 101)

Press the button to lock the door. The back window can be closed by pressing and holding this but- ton. (→P. 101)

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin Antenna outside the luggage compartment

CTH12AS058

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

CTH12AS051

(Only

When locking or unlock- ing the doors The system can be oper- ated when the electronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) either of the outside front door handles and back door. the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes The system can be oper- ated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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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)

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

of the door handle

Touch both lock sensors on the upper and lower part of the door handle simulta- neously.

■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on. (→P. 587)

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

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm sounds continu- ously

Interior alarm pings repeatedly

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key was still inside the vehicle. 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 using the entry function while a door was open. An attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehicle when the shift lever was not in P. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (The driver's door was opened when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in ACCES- SORY mode.)

Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the vehicle and lock the doors again.

Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and close the driver's door.

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm sounds once.

The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was pressed after the doors were unlocked with the mechan- ical key. The “ENGINE START STOP” switch was pressed two consecutive times without the electronic key being present.

Touch the electronic key to the “ENGINE START STOP” switch while depressing the brake pedal.

■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.

■Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre- vent the vehicle battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from depleting. ●When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more ●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of

the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

●If the entry function has not been used for 14 days or more, the vehicle cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver's door. To unlock the vehicle, grip the driver's door handle or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key.

The system will resume operation when ●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the

electronic key on your person.

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control.

(→P. 49)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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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 immobilizer system from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 621) ●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 electri- cal noise

●When carrying a portable radio, mobile 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

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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 reception 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 electronic 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 elec- tronic 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.)

■Notes 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 signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni- tion signals will be given.

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

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●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 handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■Notes 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 original 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.

■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. 621) ●Starting the engine: →P. 622

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■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552) • 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 • Glass top ranges • Table lamps

■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 bat- tery but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunc- tion.

●The “ENGINE START STOP” 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 START STOP” switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in when the battery was disconnected, be especially careful when reconnect- ing the battery.

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■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 552

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-2
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-14
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep

away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 38) 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 emitting the radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac 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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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle. Vehicles without a smart key system

CTH12AS045

Vehicles with a smart key system

CTH12AS046

Locks all the doors Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (→P. 50) Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. the windows and Opens moon roof (press and hold)* *: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors 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. 50)

*: This setting must be custom-

ized at your Toyota dealer.

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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)

■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.

■Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

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 wireless remote control.

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.

■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.

■Alarm

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 116)

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■Conditions affecting operation

Vehicles without a smart key system The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow- ing situations: ●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facil-

ity that generates strong radio waves

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless commu-

nication devices

●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity ●When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic

object

●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby ●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as

a personal computer

Vehicles with a smart key system →P. 43

■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with

a smart key system) Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

■Key battery depletion

Vehicles without a smart key system If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552) Vehicles with a smart key system →P. 46

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 552

■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.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

■Certification for wireless remote control

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE FCC ID: HYQ12BBY FCC ID: HYQ13BDC NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC WARNING: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For vehicles sold in Canada NOTE: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ- ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control, key or door lock switch. ■ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

→P. 35

■ Wireless remote control

→P. 49

■ Key Turning the key operates the doors as follows: Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Turning the key unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with a smart key system The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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■ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

■ Inside lock buttons

CTH12AS013

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.

CTH12AS014

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Locking the doors from the outside without a key

STEP 1

STEP 2

Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

Vehicles without a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the key is in the engine switch.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle. The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

Rear door child-protector lock

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

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.

CTH12AS015

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function

Shift position linked door locking function Shift position linked door unlocking function

Speed linked door lock- ing function

Operation

Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the doors. Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the doors. All the doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles without a smart key system) Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles with a smart key system) ■ Setting and canceling the functions

All the doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.

All the doors are unlocked when the driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

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

STEP 1

Vehicles without a smart key system Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.) Vehicles with a smart key system Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 sec- onds.)

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STEP 2

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Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the driver's door lock for approximately 5 seconds and then release.

switch

or

to

corresponding

The shift lever and switch posi- tions the desired function to be set are shown in the following table. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

Function

Shift lever position

Driver’s door lock switch position

Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func- tion Driver's door linked door unlock- ing function

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

■Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

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CAUTION

■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 falling out, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Always use a seat belt. ●Always lock all the doors. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi- cle and it may result in serious injury or death. 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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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.

Opening a door: The appropriate board extends Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts

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Turning off the Automatic running boards system

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 system 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 opening the side door.

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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.

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■Automatic retraction function

The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following conditions: ●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 no obstacles are caught between a board and the vehicle.

■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 operated. 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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CAUTION

■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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The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following procedures: ■ Locking and unlocking the back door Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) →P. 36
Wireless remote control →P. 49
Door lock switch →P. 54
Keys (vehicles without a smart key system)

the back window

Unlocks all the doors Opens (turn and hold) (→P. 101) Locks all the doors Closes (turn and hold) (→P. 101)

the back window

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■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle Back door opener

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

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Rear step bumper

rear step bumper

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

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■When closing the back door

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

■Luggage compartment lights

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Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

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

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If the luggage compartment lights remain on when the back door is not fully closed and the luggage compartment light switch is in the “DOOR” position, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.

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

→P. 620

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

●Keep the back door closed.

If the back door is left open, it may hit nearby objects while driving or lug- gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri- ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, causing an accident.

●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.

●Do not get on the rear step bumper.

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not leave children alone in the luggage compartment.

If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could have heat exhaustion.

●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, which may result in death or serious injury of the child.

■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 fall closed again after it is opened.

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CAUTION

●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.

●The back door may fall 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 compartment. ●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 is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

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●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 fall closed 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.

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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 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.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Manual seat

Seat position adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (driver’s side only) Seatback angle adjustment lever Lumber support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

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Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only) Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only) Lumber support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

Active head restraints

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When the occupant’s lower back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly for- ward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash to the seat occupant.

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■The auto away function for exiting the driver seat

If the seat is already close to the rearmost position, the auto away function may not operate when the driver exits the vehicle.

■Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may appear the head restraint inner structure. These do not indicate problems.

Inner structure

During rear-end collision

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CAUTION

■Seat adjustment

●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Rear seats

Vehicles without third row seats ■ Rear seat

Pull up the seatback angle adjustment lever until the lock is released.

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Vehicles with third row seats ■ Second row seats

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever

■ Third row seats

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The third row seats do not have a seat adjustment function.

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Folding down the rear seats (vehicles without third row seats)

■ Before folding down the rear seats

STEP 1

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

STEP 2

Fold down the head restraints.

the

returning

When head restraints to their original posi- tions, make sure they are locked securely.

STEP 3

Stow the rear seat belt buckles.

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■ Folding down the rear seats

STEP 1

Swing the bottom cushions up by pulling the lock release strap.

When returning the rear seat cushions to their original posi- tions, make sure they are locked securely.

STEP 2

Push the lock release button and fold down the seatbacks.

To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

■ Folding down rear center seatback only

Pull the center seatback angle lever behind the seatback and fold the seatback down.

To return the rear center seatback to its original position, lift it up until it locks.

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Folding down the second row seats (vehicles with third row seats)

■ Before folding down the second row seats

STEP 1

STEP 2

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

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Stow the second row seat belt buckles.

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