2015 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

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.

engine

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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 side door on the same side as the board is opened and closed one more time, the board will extend and retract, or retract and extend. After this, the board will resume normal operation.

■Automatic retraction function

The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following con- ditions: ●A board is not completely retracted ●Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle speed returns to less than 5 mph (8 km/h).

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

commences A board has not completely retracted. Check that 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 oper- ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal operation.

■When getting in and out of the vehicle

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

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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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Back door

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

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Press the button to unlock the door. Press the button to lock the door.

◆ Wireless remote control

P. 96

◆ Key (vehicles without a smart key system) Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

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Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

Opening the back door from outside the vehicle Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

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

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

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■Luggage compartment lights

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

If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati- cally after 20 minutes.

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

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CAUTION

■Before driving

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci- dent.

●Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.

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

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

Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

●Do not get on the rear step bumper.

■Important points while driving

Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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CAUTION

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

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

the surrounding area is safe.

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

the back door is about to open or close.

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

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment.

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle or back door strap is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

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CAUTION

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

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

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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Front seats

Adjustment procedure  Power seat

Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

 Manual seat

Vertical height adjustment switch (driver’s side only) Lumbar support adjustment switch (driver’s side only)

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback angle adjustment lever

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Active head restraints When the occupant’s lower back presses against the seatback dur- ing a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly forward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash to the seat occu- pant.

■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.

During rear-end collision

Inner structure

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CAUTION

■When adjusting the seat position

●Take care when adjusting the seat position to ensure that other passen-

gers are not injured by the moving seat.

●Do not put your hands under the seat or near the moving parts to avoid

injury. Fingers or hands may become jammed in the seat mechanism.

■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.

(manual seat only)

■When adjusting the seat positions

Make sure to leave enough space around the feet so they do not get stuck.

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Rear seats

Adjustment procedures  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

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

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

the

head

down

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

returning

Stow the rear seat belt buck- les.

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■ Folding down the rear seats

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.

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 seat- back 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

Adjust the head restraints to the downmost position.

Stow the second row seat belt buckles.

■ Folding down the second row seats

Pull the seatback lock release lever and fold the seatback down.

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

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)

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

■ 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.

■ Folding down the third row seats  From inside

Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

Pull the lever up. The seat cushion will slide back- ward.

Pull the lever to unlock the seatback and then fold the seatback down.

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 From outside

Pull the strap to fold down the head restraint.

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

Fold the seatback down.

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