2012 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

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

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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■ Folding down the second row seats

Pull the seatback lock release lever and the seatback down.

fold

To return the second row seat- backs to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

■ Folding down the second row center seatback only

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

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

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Moving a second row seat for access to the third row seats (vehicles with third row seats)

■ Getting in the vehicle (right side only)

Pull up the lever and fold down the seatback. The seat will slide forward. Move the seat to the front-most position.

■ Getting out of the vehicle (right side only)

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Lift the lever on the back of the seatback and fold down the seat- back. The seat will slide forward. Move the seat to the front-most position.

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■ After passengers have entered/exited the vehicle

Lift up the seatback and slide the seat backward until it locks.

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

■ Before folding down the third row seats

Pass the seat belts through the seat belt hangers and secure the seat belt plates.

This prevents the shoulder belts from being damaged. Make sure that the seat belts are removed from the hangers before using them.

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■ Folding down the third row seats From inside

STEP 1

Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

STEP 2

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Pull the lever up.

The seat cushion will slide back- ward.

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STEP 3

Pull the lever to unlock the seat- back and then fold the seatback down.

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From outside

STEP 1

Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

STEP 2

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Pull the lever up.

The seat cushion will slide back- ward and the seatback will be unlocked.

STEP 3

Fold the seatback down.

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■ Returning the third row seats

As the seat cushions cannot be pulled forward from outside, this operation can only be performed from inside.

STEP 1

Raise the seatbacks to their orig- inal positions. Make sure securely.

they are

locked

STEP 2

Pull the seat cushions forward.

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STEP 3

Raise the head restraints.

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CAUTION

■When folding the rear seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift

lever to P.

●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

■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 shoul- der belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an acci- dent. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

■After returning the rear seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing it forward and rear-

ward on the top.

●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

NOTICE

■Stowing the seat belts

The seat belts and the buckles must be stowed before you fold down the rear seatbacks.

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Head restraints are provided for all seats. ■ Adjusting the head restraints Front and second seats

Lock release button

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push the head restraint down while pushing the lock release button.

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■ Folding the head restraints Second seats (vehicles without third row seats)

To use To fold

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Third seats (vehicles with third row seats) To use To fold

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■Removing the head restraints (except third row seats)

Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release button.

■Installing the head restraints (except third row seats)

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Align the head restraint with the installa- tion holes and push it down to the lock position. Press and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

■Adjusting the height of the head restraints

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Make sure that the head restraints are adjusted so that the center of the head restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

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■Adjusting the second center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when using.

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CAUTION

■Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat. ●Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times. ●After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure

they are locked in position.

●Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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

Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before driv- ing the vehicle. ■ Correct use of the seat belts

● Extend the shoulder belt so that it comes fully over the shoulder, but does not come into contact with the neck or slide off the shoul- der.

● Position the lap belt as low

as possible over the hips.

● Adjust the position of the seatback. Sit up straight and well back in the seat. ● Do not twist the seat belt.

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■ Fastening and releasing the seat belt

To fasten the seat belt, push the plate into the buckle until a click sound is heard. To release the seat belt, press the release button.

Release button

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■ Adjusting the seat belt shoulder anchor height (front seats) Push the seat belt shoulder anchor down while pressing the release button. Push the seat belt shoulder anchor up. Move the height adjuster up and down as needed until you hear a click.

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Seat belt pretensioners (front seats)

The pretensioner helps the seat belt to quickly restrain the occu- pant by retracting the seat belt when the vehicle is subjected to certain types of severe frontal and side collision or a vehicle rollover.

The pretensioner may not acti- vate in the event of a minor frontal or side impact or a rear impact.

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■Emergency locking retractor (ELR)

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It may also lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend so that you can move around fully.

■Automatic locking retractor (ALR)

When a passenger's shoulder belt is completely extended and then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system (CRS) firmly. To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more. (→P. 146)

■Pregnant women

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 86) Women who are pregnant should position the lap belt as low as possible over the hips in the same manner as other occu- pants. Extend the shoulder belt com- pletely over the shoulder and position the belt across the chest. Avoid belt contact over the rounding of the abdominal area. If the seat belt is not worn properly, not only the pregnant woman, but also the fetus could suffer death or serious injury as a result of sudden braking or a colli- sion.

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■People suffering illness

Obtain medical advice and wear the seat belt in the proper way. (→P. 86)

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■Child seat belt usage

The seat belts of your vehicle were principally designed for persons of adult size. ●Use a child restraint system appropriate for the child, until the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s seat belt. (→P. 142) ●When the child becomes large enough to properly wear the vehicle’s

seat belt, follow the instructions on P. 86 regarding seat belt usage.

■Replacing the belt after the pretensioner has been activated

If the vehicle is involved in multiple collisions, the pretensioner will activate for the first collision, but will not activate for the second or subsequent colli- sions.

■Seat belt extender

If your seat belts cannot be fastened securely because long enough, a personalized seat belt extender is available from your Toyota dealer free of charge.

they are not

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CAUTION

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ■Wearing a seat belt

●Ensure that all passengers wear a seat belt. ●Always wear a seat belt properly. ●Each seat belt should be used by one person only. Do not use a seat belt

for more than one person at once, including children.

●Toyota recommends that children be seated in the rear seat and always

use a seat belt and/or an appropriate child restraint system.

●To achieve a proper seating position, do not recline the seat more than necessary. The seat belt is most effective when the occupants are sitting up straight and well back in the seats.

●Do not wear the shoulder belt under your arm. ●Always wear your seat belt low and snug across your hips.

■When children are in the vehicle

Do not allow children to play with the seat belt. If the seat belt becomes twisted around a child’s neck, it may lead to choking or other serious injuries that could result in death. If this occurs and the buckle cannot be unfastened, scissors should be used to cut the belt.

■Seat belt pretensioners

●Do not place anything, such as a cushion, on the front passenger's seat. Doing so will disperse the passenger's weight, which prevents the sensor from detecting the passenger's weight properly. As a result, the seat belt pretensioner for the front passenger's seat may not activate in the event of a collision.

●If the pretensioner has activated, the SRS warning light will come on. In that case, the seat belt cannot be used again and must be replaced at your Toyota dealer.

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CAUTION

■Adjustable shoulder anchor

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause death or serious injuries in the event of a sudden stop, sudden swerve or accident. (→P. 87)

■Seat belt damage and wear

●Do not damage the seat belts by allowing the belt, plate, or buckle to be

jammed in the door.

●Inspect the seat belt system periodically. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Do not use a damaged seat belt until it is replaced. Damaged seat belts cannot protect an occupant from death or serious injury.

●Ensure that the belt and plate are locked and the belt is not twisted.

If the seat belt does not function correctly, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

●Replace the seat assembly, including the belts, if your vehicle has been

involved in a serious accident, even if there’s no obvious damage.

●Do not attempt to install, remove, modify, disassemble or dispose of the seat belts. Have any necessary repairs carried out by your Toyota dealer. Inappropriate handling of the pretensioner may prevent it from operating properly, resulting in death or serious injury.

■Using a seat belt extender

●Do not wear the seat belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without

the extender.

●Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system because the belt will not securely hold the child restraint system, increas- ing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident.

●The personalized extender may not be safe on another vehicle, when used by another person, or at a different seating position other than the one originally intended.

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NOTICE

■When using a seat belt extender

When releasing the seat belt, press on the buckle release button on the extender, not on the seat belt. This helps prevent damage to the vehicle interior and the extender itself.

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

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Hold the steering wheel and push the lever down.

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Adjust to the ideal position by moving the steering wheel horizontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up the steering wheel.

to secure

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci- dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

■After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked. Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an accident, and resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Inside rear view mirror

Glare from the headlights of vehicles behind can be reduced by using the following functions: Manual anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)

Normal position Anti-glare position

Auto anti-glare inside rear view mirror (if equipped)

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In automatic mode, sensors are used to detect the headlights of vehicles behind and the reflected light is automatically reduced.

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Turns automatic mode on/off

The indicator comes on when automatic mode is turned on. Vehicles without a smart key system The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The mirror will revert to the automatic mode each time the “ENGINE STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

START

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Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Adjust the height of the rear view mirror by moving it up and down.

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■To prevent sensor error (vehicles with auto anti-glare inside rear view

mirror)

To ensure that the sensors operate prop- erly, do not touch or cover them.

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving. Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering wheel) Outside rear view mirrors

Mirror angle can be adjusted using the switch.

STEP 1

STEP 2

To select a mirror to adjust, press the switch.

Left Right

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To adjust the mirror, press the switch.

Up Right Down Left

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Folding the mirrors

Push the mirror back in the direc- tion of the vehicle's rear.

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■Mirror angle can be adjusted when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

■When the mirrors are fogged up

Turn on the mirror defoggers to defog the mirrors. (→P. 328)

CAUTION

■When driving the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while driving. Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Do not adjust the mirrors while driving. ●Do not drive with the mirrors folded. ●Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly

adjusted before driving. ■When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your hand caught by the moving mirror.

■When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot and burn you.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power windows

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Window lock switch

Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening* *: Pushing the switch in the opposite direction will stop window travel partway.

Press the switch down to lock the passenger window switches and back window switch.

Use this switch to prevent chil- dren from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window and back window.

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■The power windows can be operated when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

Vehicles without a smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can- not, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles with a smart key system The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■When the power window does not close normally

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch on the relevant door. ●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce- dure.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win- dow has closed. Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win- dow has opened completely.

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STEP 3

Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform- ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

CAUTION

■Closing the windows

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●Do not allow children to operate the power windows.

Closing a power window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof Power back window

The power back window can be opened and closed using the switch or key. From inside the vehicle

Closing One-touch closing* Opening One-touch opening* *: Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop window travel partway.

From outside the vehicle (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem)

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Opening Closing Turn the key fully and hold it.

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1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof

From outside the vehicle (vehicles with a smart key system) Opening (push and hold) Closing (push and hold) This operation can only be per- formed when the electronic key is within the detection range.

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■The power back window can be operated from inside the vehicle when

Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode. ●The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is

working, but the wiper stops working until the window is closed again. If the power back window is not fully closed, the rear window wiper, washer, and defogger will not work.

●If the back door is not fully closed, the power back window cannot be opened using the switch located in the cabin. (It is still possible to close the window.)

●If the back door is opened while the power back window is opening or

closing, window operation will stop.

■The power back window can be operated from outside the vehicle

when (vehicles with a smart key system) ●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. ●The back door is closed.

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■Operating the power back window from inside the vehicle after turning

the engine off Vehicles without a smart key system The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles with a smart key system The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly. ■When the power back window does not close normally

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power back window switch. ●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system).

●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce- dure.

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi- tion. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed. Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch opening posi- tion. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened completely. Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi- tion once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.

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If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform- ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

CAUTION

■Caution while driving

Keep the back door and back window closed while driving. If the back door or the back window is left open, the back door may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window before driving.

■Closing the power back window Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●Do not allow children to operate the power back window.

Closing a power back window on someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt it up and down. ■ Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof* The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise. Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof. Closes the moon roof*

*: Lightly press

either direction moon roof partway.

the switch to stop

in the

Tilts the moon roof up* Tilts the moon roof down* *: Lightly press either of

the moon roof switches to stop the moon roof partway.

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■ Tilting up and down

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■The moon roof can be operated when Vehicles without a smart key system The engine switch is in the “ON” position. Vehicles with a smart key system The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

Vehicles without a smart key system The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened. Vehicles with a smart key system The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.

■To reduce moon roof wind noise

When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind noise.

■Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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■When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure: ●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Stop the vehicle. Press and hold the “SLIDE (open/close)” switch in the close posi- tion.*1
The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10
seconds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approxi- mately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Stop the vehicle. Press and hold the “UP” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops. Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.*1
The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1
second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

*1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

*2: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “UP” or “DOWN” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce- dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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■Moon roof open reminder function

Vehicles without a smart key system An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fully closed and the engine switch off. Vehicles with a smart key system An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fully closed and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

CAUTION

■Opening the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury. ●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■Closing the moon roof

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper- ated.

●Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof fully closes.

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Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap: ■ Before refueling the vehicle

Vehicles without a smart key system Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win- dows are closed. Vehicles with a smart key system Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all the doors and windows are closed.

■ Opening the fuel tank cap

STEP 1

Open the fuel filler door.

STEP 2

Turn the fuel tank cap slowly to open.

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STEP 3

Closing the fuel tank cap

Hang the fuel tank cap on the back of the fuel filler door.

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After refueling, turn the fuel tank cap until you hear a click. Once the cap is released, it will turn slightly in the opposite direction.

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CAUTION

■When refueling the vehicle

Observe the following precautions while refueling the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●After exiting the vehicle and before opening the fuel door, touch an unpainted metal surface to discharge any static electricity. It is important to discharge static electricity before refueling because sparks resulting from static electricity can cause fuel vapors to ignite while refueling.

●Always hold the grips on the fuel tank cap and turn it slowly to remove it. A whooshing sound may be heard when the fuel tank cap is loosened. Wait until the sound cannot be heard before fully removing the cap. In hot weather, pressurized fuel may spray out the filler neck and cause injury.

●Do not allow anyone that has not discharged static electricity from their

body to come close to an open fuel tank.

●Do not inhale vaporized fuel.

Fuel contains substances that are harmful if inhaled.

●Do not smoke while refueling the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.

●Do not return to the vehicle or touch any person or object that is statically

charged. This may cause static electricity to build up, resulting in a possible ignition hazard.

■When refueling

Securely insert the fuel nozzle into the fuel filler neck. If fuel is added with the nozzle slightly lifted away from the fuel filler neck, the automatic shut off function may not operate, resulting in fuel overflowing from the tank.

■When replacing the fuel cap

Do not use anything but a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap designed for your vehicle. Doing so may cause a fire or other incident which may result in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Refueling

Do not spill fuel during refueling. Doing so may damage the vehicle, such as causing the emission control system to operate abnormally or damaging fuel system components or the vehicle's painted surface.

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The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle’s on-board computer. Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

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Vehicles without a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indi- cate that the system is operat- ing. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been can- celed. Vehicles with a smart key system The indicator light flashes after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating. The indicator light stops flash- ing after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

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■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object ●If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles without a

smart key system) ●For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: MOZRI-33BTY 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 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

■Certifications for the immobilizer system

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is detected. ■ Triggering of the alarm

The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set: ● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechani- cal key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)

● The hood is opened.

■ Setting the alarm system

Close the doors and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automati- cally after 30 seconds.

indicator

The light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms: ● Unlock the doors. ● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped

after a few seconds.)

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■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following: ●Nobody is in the vehicle. ●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. ●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

■Triggering of the alarm