2015 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Four-wheel drive indica- tor light (P. 413)

four-wheel

Low speed drive indicator light (P. 414)

Rear differential lock indicator light (P. 413)

Center differential lock indicator light (P. 414)

Multi-terrain Select indi- cator light (P. 414)

Smart key system warn- ing light (P. 415)

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada) *1

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada) *1

*1

(U.S.A.) *1

(Canada)

Brake system warning light (P. 412)

Brake system warning light (P. 412)

Charging system warn- ing light (P. 412)

Malfunction lamp (P. 412)

indicator

Malfunction lamp (P. 412)

indicator

SRS warning light (P. 413)

ABS warning light (P. 413)

ABS warning light (P. 413)

*2

*1

*3

(if equipped) *3

(if equipped) *3

(if equipped) *3

(if equipped) *4

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

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Open door warning light (P. 414)

*1 Master warning light

(P. 421)

Low fuel level warning light (P. 414)

*1

Tire pressure warning light (P. 415)

Seat belt reminder light (P. 415)

Low engine oil pressure warning light (P. 412)

Power steering warning light (P. 414)

*1

*1

(if equipped) *1

(if equipped) *1, 2

(if equipped)

Unengaged “Park” warn- ing light (P. 414)

KDSS warning (P. 414)

light

Automatic boards (P. 414)

running light

indicator

*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction. *3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction. *4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.

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Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator (P. 202)

*1, 2

Slip indicator (P. 260)

Headlight indicator (P. 204)

Tail light indicator (P. 204)

(U.S.A.)

(Canada)

*1 VSC OFF indicator

(P. 261)

*1, 4

“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi- cator (P. 46)

Headlight high beam indicator (P. 207)

Cruise control set indica- tor (P. 221)

Front fog light indicator (P. 210)

*4

Security indicator (P. 70, 72)

*1, 3 Eco Driving Light (P. 87)

Indicator

*1

“TRAC OFF” indicator (P. 261)

Cruise control indicator (P. 221)

(if equipped) *1

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

(if equipped)

Four-wheel drive indica- tor (P. 231)

Downhill assist control system indicator (P. 246)

four-wheel

Low speed drive indicator (P. 231, 235)

Rear differential indicator (P. 243)

lock

Center differential lock indicator (P. 235)

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“A-TRAC” indicator (P. 239)

“AUTO LSD” (P. 241)

indicator

*1

(if equipped) *1, 2

(if equipped)

Crawl Control indicator (P. 249)

Automatic boards indicator (P. 111)

running

(if equipped)

*1

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain Select indi- cator (P. 252)

(if equipped) *1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating. *3: The light does not turn on when the system is disabled. *4: This light illuminates on the center panel.

CAUTION

■If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi- ately if this occurs.

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Gauges and meters

The displayed content may differ depending on the type of meter.

Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 199) Fuel gauge Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank Speedometer Displays the vehicle speed Odometer/trip meter display change button Switches the trip information. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data P. 83

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Instrument panel light control The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.

Brighter Darker

■The meters and display illuminate when

 Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■The brightness of the instrument panel lights

When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.

NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the engine and its components

●Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which

indicates the maximum engine speed.

●The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 450)

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Multi-information display

Display contents The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv- ing-related data.

Outside temperature display (P. 310) Trip information (P. 83) Ice indicator (P. 310) Compass*2 (P. 85) Multi-terrain Select display*1
(P. 252)

Driving monitor (P. 84) Warning messages (P. 421) Multi-terrain Select messages*1
(P. 256) Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis- play (P. 87)

*1: If equipped *2: Vehicles with a navigation system Trip information ■ Switching the display

displayed

Items be switched by pressing the dis- play change button.

can

■ Odometer

Displays the total distance the vehicle has been driven.

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■ Trip meter A/trip meter B

Displays the distance the vehicle has been driven since the meter was last reset. Trip meters A and B can be used to record and dis- play different distances independently.

Press and hold the display change button to reset.

Driving monitor ■ Switching the display

displayed

Items can switched by pressing “DISP” switch.

be the

■ Average fuel consumption

Displays the average fuel consumption since the function was reset • Press and hold the “DISP” switch to reset when the average fuel con-

sumption is displayed.

• Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

■ Current fuel consumption.

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

Use the displayed current fuel consumption as a reference.

■ Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining • This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis- played.

• When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the display may

not be updated. When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle is refueled with- out turning the engine switch off, the display may not be updated.

■ Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since it was last reset

Press and hold the “DISP” switch to reset when the elapsed time is dis- played.

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■ Speedometer

Displays the vehicle speed

■ Front tire angle

Displays the direction of the front tires

The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor- dance with the angle of the tire.

■ Customization

Language, units and Eco Driving Indicator Light settings can be changed. (P. 86)

Compass (vehicles with a navigation system) Display the direction in which the vehicle is heading. ■ Displays and directions

Display

“N” “NE” “E” “SE” “S” “SW” “W” “NW”

Direction

North

Northeast

East

Southeast

South

Southwest

West

Northwest

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Customizing vehicle features It is possible to customize the language, units and Eco Driving Indica- tor Light settings using the “DISP” switch. When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a safe place with the shift the shift lever to P and the parking brake set.

Press the “DISP” switch to display the setting screen while the vehicle is stopped, and then press and hold the “DISP” switch to display the customize mode screen.

Press the “DISP” switch to select the item to be set, then press and hold the “DISP” switch.

Press the “DISP” switch to select the desired setting, and then press and hold the “DISP” switch.

To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, press the “DISP” switch to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold the “DISP” switch.

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● Items that can be changed

Function

Default setting

Customized setting

Language

English

“miles”*

LAMP”

Units (Eco “ECO Driving Indicator Light) *: The default setting varies according to countries.

ON (Self-lighting)

French Spanish

“km (L/100km)”

OFF

■Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn on. Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display Suggests Zone of Eco driving with cur- rent Eco driving ratio based on acceler- ation. Zone of Eco driving Eco driving ratio based on acceleration If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driv- ing, the right side of Eco Driving Indica- tor Zone Display will blink and Eco Driving Indicator Light will turn off.

Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions: ●The shift lever is in anything other than D. ●The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

■When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The following information data will be reset: ●Trip meter ●Elapsed time ●Average fuel consumption If the trip meter was displayed last, the odometer will be displayed after reset- ting.

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■Liquid crystal display

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

■Setting display automatic suspension

In the following situations, the setting display will be suspended. ●When a message appears. ●When the vehicle begins to move.

CAUTION

■The display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.

■Cautions during setting up the display

As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO) may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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Keys .................................... 90
Side doors........................... 96

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors Smart key system ............. 103
Automatic running boards............................. 111
Back door.......................... 114

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ........................ 119
Rear seats......................... 122
Driving position memory........................... 132
Head restraints.................. 136

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 139
Inside rear view mirror ...... 141
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 143

3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof Power windows ................. 145
Power back window .......... 148
Moon roof.......................... 152

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Keys

The keys  Vehicles without a smart key system

Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function Valet key Key number plate

 Vehicles with a smart key system The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys • Operating the smart key system

(P. 103)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function Mechanical keys Key number plate

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Wireless remote control (if equipped)  Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors (P. 96) Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 92) Unlocks all the doors (P. 96) Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the but- ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (press and hold)* *: This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors (P. 96) Unlocks all the doors (P. 96) Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the but- ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Opens the windows and moon roof (press and hold)* Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 92)

*: This setting must be customized

at your Toyota dealer.

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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.

The mechanical key can only be inserted in one direction, as the key only has grooves on one side. If the key cannot be inserted in a lock cylinder, turn it over and re- attempt to insert it. After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat- tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (P. 445)

■Panic mode

 Vehicles without 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.

 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 electronic key.

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 297) 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.

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■If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using the other key (vehicles without a smart key system) or mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system) and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

■When riding in an aircraft

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

■Conditions affecting operation

 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 facility

that generates strong radio waves

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

cation 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. 106

■Key battery depletion

 Vehicles with a smart key system ●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. ●If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the engine

stops. (P. 426)

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi- cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 377) • 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.

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●To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1

m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Table lamps • Induction cookers

 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. 377)

■Precautions when disconnecting the battery (vehicles with a smart key

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

●The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnecting the battery

but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

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

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

■Replacing the battery

P. 377

■Confirmation of the registered key number

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

■If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)

The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

■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

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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: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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.

NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them. ●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time. ●Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc. ●Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys

close to such materials.

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

and key (with a wireless remote control function).

●Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and induction cook- ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equip- ment.

■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. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus- ing the key to not function properly.

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

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

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

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

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Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside ◆ Smart key system (if equipped)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passenger’s door handle to unlock all the doors. Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock the doors.

◆ Wireless remote control  Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver's door. Pressing the but- ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Press and hold to open the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 147, 154)

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver's door. Pressing the but- ton again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Press and hold to open the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 147, 154)

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

◆ Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

 Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors Turn and hold to close the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 147, 154) Unlocks all the doors Driver’s side only: Turning the key unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors. Turn and hold to open the windows and moon roof.* (P. 147, 154)

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

 Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 445)

■Operation signals

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

■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.

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

the door handle (vehicles with a smart key system) If the door will not lock even when the top- side sensor area is touched, try touching both the topside and underside sensor areas at the same time.

■Door lock buzzer

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

■Alarm

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 72)

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

properly Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 445) Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 377) Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside ◆ Door lock switches Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

◆ Inside lock buttons

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

the

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Locking the doors from the outside without a key

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

Rear door child-protector lock The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

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

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 481.

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

Shift position linked door locking function

Shift position linked door unlocking function Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles without a smart key sys- tem)

Driver's door linked door unlocking function (vehicles with a smart key system)

All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approxi- mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to posi- tion other than P. All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to P. All doors are automatically unlocked when driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”. All doors are automatically unlocked when driver's door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine switch off.

■ Setting and canceling the functions

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

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 switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20
seconds.)

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or

for

Shift the shift lever to P or N, and press and hold the lock switch driver's door approxi- mately 5 seconds and then release. The shift lever and switch posi- tions corresponding the desired function to be set are shown in the following table. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

to

Shift lever position

Driver’s door lock switch

position

Function

linked

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

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

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 481)

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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 throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

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

seats.

■When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-

dows and moon roof Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in power window and moon roof.

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Smart key system

Function summary

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket. (The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

● Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 96) ● Starts the engine (P. 194) ■ Antenna location

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

: If equipped

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■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

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

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■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate mea- sures in response to any warning message on the multi-information display. (P. 421) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

the

into

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the smart key system while the electronic key was still inside the vehi- cle. An attempt was made to lock either front door by opening a door and putting the inside lock button lock position, then closing the door by pulling on the outside door handle with the electronic key still inside the vehicle. An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open. An attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehicle when the shift lever was not in P. The engine switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (The driver's door was opened when the engine switch was in ACCESSORY mode.)

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

lock

Close all of the doors and the doors again.

lock

Shift the shift lever to P.

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

close

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm sounds continuously

Interior alarm pings repeatedly

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

The engine switch was pressed after the doors were unlocked with the mechanical key. The engine switch was pressed two consecu- tive times without the electronic key being present.

to

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

Interior alarm sounds once.

■Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the electronic key battery and the vehicle battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

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

the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.

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

●If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’s door. In this case, take hold of the driver’s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors. 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. 96)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 445)

■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi- lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 445) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication device

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●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

■Note for the entry function

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),

the system may not operate properly in the following cases: • The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

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

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

in the auxiliary box of the instrument panel.

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

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

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

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

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■Note for locking the doors

●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

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

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

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

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

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door han-

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

■Note for the unlocking function

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. ●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi- nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly

longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

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

■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. 445) ●Starting the engine: P. 446

■Customization

Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 481)

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

●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 445
●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 446
●Stopping the engine: P. 195

■Certification for the smart key system

 For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
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: This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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 implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 103) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

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

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Automatic running boards

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

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

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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