2014 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual

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Gauge and meters

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

 Vehicles with monochrome display

 Vehicles with color display

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Tachometer Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Multi-information display Presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. Speedometer Fuel gauge Trip meter reset knob Switches the trip information. Outside temperature Odometer and trip meter display Shift position and shift range Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range. (P. 234) Meter panel lights control button Engine coolant temperature gauge Displays the engine coolant temperature.

Changing the trip meter display Switches between the trip meter “A” and “B” displays. When the trip meter is displayed, pressing and holding the knob will reset the trip meter.

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Instrument panel light control The brightness of the meter panel lights can be adjusted. Pressing the button will adjust the brightness of the meter panel lights.

The brightness level of the meters when the surroundings are bright (day mode) and dark (night mode) can be adjusted individually. How- ever, when in day mode, adjusting level will also the brightness change level of night mode.

the brightness

■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.

■Outside temperature display

In the following situations, the correct outside temperature may not be dis- played, or the display may take longer than normal to change. ●When stopped, or driving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20 km/h]) ●When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entrance/exit

of a garage, tunnel, etc.)

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. 626)

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Multi-information display (with mono- chrome display)

Display contents The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driving-related data. ● Drive information ● Warning messages (P. 572) ● Eco Driving Indicator Zone Dis-

play (P. 107)

Drive information Items displayed can be switched by pressing the “DISP” switch.

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● Current fuel consumption

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption. Average fuel economy (after reset*) Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Distance (driving range)

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the func- tion was reset respectively • 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.

Average fuel economy (after refuel) Displays the average fuel economy since the vehicle was refueled respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Distance (after reset*)

Displays the estimated maximum distance driven after the function was reset respectively Average vehicle speed (after reset*) Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset

● Customization

Eco Driving Indicator Light, Language and Units settings can be changed. (P. 100)

● Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display

P. 107

*: Press and hold the “DISP” switch to reset.

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Settings display ■ Changing the settings

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

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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■ Customizable items

● Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.

● Language

Select to change the language on the display.

● Units

Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption. Settings can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 663)

■Setting display automatic cancelation

In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed through the “DISP” switch will automatically be turned off. ●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed ●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed

■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.

WARNING

■The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down- shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.

■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.

NOTICE

■During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the display features.

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Multi-information display (with color dis- play)

Display contents

Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (P. 103)

Navigation linked equipped)

system- (if

display

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information. • Route guidance • Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the meter using the meter control switches.

Dynamic radar cruise control operation guide (if equipped)

Select to display operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise control. (P. 266)

tab will change to The speed control mode. (P. 282) If activated, the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (P. 282)

when the vehicle is in constant

LDA (Lane Departure Alert) operational status (if equipped)* Select to display the operational status of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert). (P. 280) If activated, the operation procedures of the dynamic radar cruise control system will also be displayed. (If equipped) (P. 266)

*: The LDA operational status will not be displayed if the dynamic radar

cruise control operation guide is displayed.

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Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a malfunction is detected. (P. 572)

Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings. (P. 104)

■ Operating the meter control switches

to

Enter/Set/Reset Select an item/change pages Return the previous screen Press: Displays the screen registered as the top screen When no screen has been regis- tered, information screen will be displayed. Press and hold: Registers the currently displayed screen as the top screen When the confirmation screen is displayed, select yes to register the screen. If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure message will be shown.

the drive

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Drive information ● Current fuel consumption*1

Displays the current rate of fuel consumption

● Average fuel economy (after reset*2/after start/after refuel)*1

Displays the average fuel economy since the function was reset, the engine was started, and the vehicle was refueled, respectively

Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

● Average vehicle speed (after reset*2/after start)*1

Displays the average vehicle speed since the function was reset and the engine was started, respectively ● Elapsed time (after reset*2/after start)*1

Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset and the engine was started, respectively

● Distance (driving range/after start/after reset*2)*1

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quantity of fuel remaining and the distance driven after the engine was started, respectively. • 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.

● Eco Driving Indicator

P. 107

● AWD control (if equipped)

Displays the torque distribution between the front and rear axles of the AWD control system

*1: Can be registered to Drive information 1 through 3. (P. 104) *2: Resetting procedures:

• Select a function to be reset using the meter control switches and then

press and hold to reset.

• If there is more than one function that can be reset, check boxes will be

displayed next to those functions.

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Settings display ■ Changing the settings

using the meter control switches.

Select Select an item and then set it with the center button.

■ Customizable items

● Language

Select to change the language on the display.

● Units

Select to change the unit of measure for fuel consumption.

● Maintenance system (for U.S.A.)

Select to reset the maintenance data after the required mainte- nance is performed. (P. 491)

● Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light. (P. 107)

●

switch settings

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

while the desired screen is displayed.

● Drive information 1 through 3

Select to select up to 2 items that will be displayed on a Drive information screen, up to 3 Drive information screens can be set.

● Pop-up display

Select to set the following pop-up displays, which may appear in some situations, on/off. • Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked sys-

tem (if equipped)

• Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system • Cruise control operation display • Instrument panel brightness adjustment display

● Accent color

Select to change the accent colors on the screen, such as the cursor color.

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● Speed limit display*

Select to set the display of speed limit information stored in the navigation system to on with the speed limit caution indicator (yellow) enabled, on with the speed limit caution not enabled, or off. If enabled, the speed limit caution indicator will come on if the vehicle speed exceeds the displayed speed limit.

● Initialization

Registered or changed meter settings will be deleted or returned to their default setting.

Settings can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 663) *: Speed limit display may not be available for some regions.

■Pop-up display

In some situations, such as when a switch operation is performed, a pop-up display, such as the operating cruise control switch, will be temporarily dis- played on the multi-information display. The pop-up display function can be set on/off.

■Setting display automatic cancelation

In the following situations, setting display in which the settings can be changed through the meter control switch will automatically be turned off. ●When a warning message appears while the setting display is displayed ●When the vehicle begins to move while the setting display is displayed

■Liquid crystal display

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

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WARNING

■The information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the liquid crystal information display. At extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed. For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and the new gear number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the driver to down- shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and possibly an accident resulting in death or injury.

■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.

NOTICE

■During setting up the display

To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting up the display features.

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Eco Driving Indicator

Eco Driving Indicator Light During Eco-friendly acceleration operation (Eco driving), Eco Driv- ing Indicator Light will turn on. When the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving, and when the vehicle is stopped, the light turns off.

Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display Suggests Zone of Eco driving with current Eco driving ratio based on acceleration.

Eco driving ratio based on acceleration If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco driving, the right side of Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display blinks. Zone of Eco driving

 Monochrome display

 Color display

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■Operation of Eco Driving Indicator

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

■Eco Driving Indicator Light customization

 Monochrome display P. 99
 Color display P. 104

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Fuel consumption information Fuel consumption information can be displayed on the audio system screen.

Audio system

Trip information ■ Audio system with “APPS” button

Press the “APPS” button. Touch “ECO” on the “Apps” screen. If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Informa- tion”.

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■ Audio system with “CAR” button

Press the “CAR” button.

If the “Past Record” screen is displayed, select “Trip Informa- tion”.

Resetting the consumption data Fuel consumption in the past 15
minutes Average vehicle speed since the engine was started. Elapsed time since the engine was started.

Cruising range (P. 111)

Vehicles without a smart key system: Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to the “ON” position. Use the displayed average fuel con- sumption as a reference. Vehicles with a smart key system: Average fuel consumption for the past 15 minutes is divided by color into past averages and averages attained since the engine switch was last turned to IGNITION ON mode. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

This image is an example only.

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Past record ■ Audio system with “APPS” button

Press the “APPS” button. Touch “ECO” on the “Apps” screen. If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”.

■ Audio system with “CAR” button

Press the “CAR” button.

the past record

If the “Trip Information” screen is displayed, select “Past Record”. Resetting data Best recorded fuel consump- tion Average fuel consumption Previous record Updating the average fuel consumption data

fuel consumption

The average fuel consumption history is divided by color into past averages and the average fuel consumption since the last updated. Use the displayed average fuel consumption as a reference.

This image is an example only.

■Updating the past record data

Update the average fuel consumption by selecting “Update” to measure the current fuel consumption again.

■Resetting the data

The fuel consumption data can be deleted by selecting “Clear”.

■Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan- tity 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.

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Operation of each component

3-1. Key information

Keys.................................. 114

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors Side doors......................... 121
Back door.......................... 129
Glass hatch ....................... 142
Smart key system ............. 147

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats ........................ 155
Rear seats......................... 157
Driving position memory ... 164
Head restraints.................. 168

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors Steering wheel .................. 172
Inside rear view mirror ...... 174
Outside rear view mirrors............................. 176

3-5. Opening and closing the

windows Power windows ................. 178
Moon roof.......................... 182
Panoramic moon roof........ 186

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Keys

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

Master keys Operating the wireless remote con- trol function (P. 115) Valet key Key number plate

 Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys • Operating the smart key system

(P. 147)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function (P. 115)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

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Wireless remote control  Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks the doors (P. 122) Unlocks the doors (P. 122) Opens the windows and moon roof* (P. 122) Sounds the alarm (P. 116) Opens and closes the power back door (if equipped) (P. 130)

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.  Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks the doors (P. 122) Unlocks the doors (P. 122) Opens the windows and moon roof* (P. 122) Opens and closes the power back door (P. 130) Sounds the alarm (P. 116)

*: 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. 618)

■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.

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (P. 447) 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.

■If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer using a master key (vehicles without a smart key system) or the other 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: ●When the wireless 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 or other wireless communi-

cation device

●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

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

rear window

 Vehicles with a smart key system P. 150

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■Key battery depletion

 Vehicles without a smart key system If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 532)  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. 587)

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

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

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

■When the key battery is fully depleted

P. 532

■Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key

system) The number of electronic keys already registered to the vehicle can be con- firmed. 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.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 662)

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■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles without a smart key

system)  For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Canada TRW Automotive Automobile Entry/Security Transmitter Model: 226624-101, 226624-102
FCC ID: GQ4-52T IC: 1470A-33T Auto Alarm/Security system Receiver Model: 230433
FCC ID: GQ4-45R MADE IN U.S.A. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement. WARNING: Changes or modifications not expresly approved by TRW Auto- motive U.S. LLC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

■Certification for wireless remote control (vehicles with a smart key sys-

tem) P. 153

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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 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 ◆ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.  Front doors

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.

*: The door unlock settings can be changed. (P. 127)

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

 Back door

Press the unlock button to unlock all the doors. The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked. Press the lock button to lock all the doors.

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◆ Wireless remote control

 Vehicles without a smart key system

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.  Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors Unlocks the door Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the but- ton again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors. Press and hold to open the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 180183)

Locks all the doors Unlocks the door Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the but- ton again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors. Press and hold to open the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 180183)

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

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◆ Key

 Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors Turn and hold to close the win- dows and moon roof.* (P. 180183) Unlocks the door Turning the key unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors. Turn and hold to open the windows and moon roof.* (P. 180183)

*: 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. 618)

■Operation signals

●Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)

●Windows and moon roof: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the windows and

moon roof are operating.

■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the doors are unlocked using the entry function or wireless remote control, the security fea- ture automatically locks the doors again.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors

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

the front 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 (vehicles with a smart key system)

If an attempt to lock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control is made when a door is not fully closed, a buzzer will sound continu- ously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the doors again.

■Wireless reservation lock (vehicles without a smart key system)

If a door is not fully closed and the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors, the doors other than the open door will be locked. The open door will be locked after it is fully closed.

■Power back door reservation lock (vehicles with a power back door)

 Vehicles without a smart key system If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors while the power back door is closing with all side doors fully closed, the side doors are locked. The back door will be locked when it is fully closed.  Vehicles with a smart key system If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors while the power back door is closing with all side doors fully closed, a buzzer will sound and the emergency flashers will flash to indicate that the reservation lock is activated. At this time the side doors are locked. The back door will be locked when it is fully closed.

■Alarm (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 82)

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

properly Vehicles with a smart key system: Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 618) Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 532)

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Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside ◆ Door lock switch

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

◆ Inside lock buttons

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

the

Locking the front 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 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 vehicle.

The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

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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.

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

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 662.

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

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 a position other than P. All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to P. All doors are automatically unlocked when the driver's door is opened.

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■Switching the door unlock function (vehicles with a smart key system) It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control.

Turn the engine switch off. When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold

for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding

or

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

.)

Multi-information display

Mono- chrome display

Color display

Unlocking function

Beep

Holding the driver’s door handle unlocks only the driver's door. Holding a passenger’s door handle unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps 3 times Interior: Pings once

Holding a door handle unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once

For vehicles with an alarm: To prevent unintended triggering of the alarm, unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open and close a door once after the settings have been changed. (If a door is not opened within 60
seconds after is pressed, the doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.) In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (P. 83)

■Impact detection door lock release system

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, all the doors are unlocked. Depending on the force of the impact or the type of accident, how- ever, the system may not operate.

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■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless

remote control  Vehicles without a smart key system P. 117
 Vehicles with a smart key system P. 150

■Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 662)

WARNING

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked. ●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

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

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

seats.

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Back door

The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened/closed by the following procedures.

Locking and unlocking the back door ■ Door lock switch

P. 125

■ Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

P. 121

■ Wireless remote control

P. 122

■ Key

P. 123

Opening/closing the back door from inside the vehicle (vehicles with a power back door) Press and hold the switch to open or close the back door, when the back door is unlocked.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. To operate the back door again, press and hold the switch. The back door will then move in the opposite direction.

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

 Vehicles without a power

back door

the back door while the back door

Raise pressing up opener switch.  Vehicles with a power back

the back door

door When is unlocked: Press the back door opener switch. When the back door is locked (vehicles with a smart key system): While carrying the electronic key on your person, press and hold the back door opener switch.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation.

◆ Wireless remote control (vehicles with a power back door)

 Vehicles without a smart key system Opens and closes the power back door (press and hold)

Pressing the button while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. To operate the back door again, press and hold the button. The back door will then move in the opposite direction.

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 Vehicles with a smart key system Opens and closes the power back door (press and hold)

Pressing the button while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. To operate the back door again, press and hold the button. The back door will then move in the opposite direction.

Power back door switch (vehicles with a power back door) Quickly press and release the switch to close the back door.

Pressing the switch while the back door is opening/closing stops the operation. To operate the back door again, quickly press and release the switch. The back door will then move in the opposite direction. (If the back door is stopped at a posi- tion close to the fully closed posi- tion, the back door will only open when the switch is quickly pressed and released.)

When closing the back door Lower the back door using either back door handle.  Vehicles without a power back

door

Make sure to push the back door down from the outside to close it.  Vehicles with a power back

door

The back door closing assist will activate and the back door will fully close automatically.

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Canceling the power back door system (vehicles with a power back door) Turn the main switch in the glove box off to disable the power back door system.

On (enabled) Off (disabled)

Adjusting the open position of the back door (vehicles with a power back door) The open position of the power back door can be adjusted. Open the back door and adjust it to the desired position. Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door approximately 2 seconds until a buzzer sounds 4 times.

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■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door or glass hatch is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on.

On Off

When the engine switch is turned off, the light will go off automatically after 20 min- utes.

■After the back door has been opened and then closed

Lock the back door again as the back door will not lock automatically.

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside.

Remove the cover on the back door trim. Use a cloth to prevent scratches.

Move the lever for the back door motor.  Vehicles without a power back door

 Vehicles with a power back door

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■The power back door can be operated when (vehicles with a power back

door) The power back door main switch is turned on and the glass hatch is closed. ■The power back door can be opened when (vehicles with a power back

door)  Vehicles without a smart key system ●The engine switch is in the “ON” position and the shift lever is in P. ●The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “LOCK” position.  Vehicles with a smart key system ●The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in P. ●The engine switch is in ACCESSORY mode or off.

■Back door closer (vehicles with a power back door)

In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position. ●The back door closer will operate regardless of the engine switch mode. ●The back door can be opened while the back door closer is operating by

pressing the back door opener button.

■Power back door operation (vehicles with a power back door)

●A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash twice to indicate that the

back door is opening/closing.

●The back door can be opened and closed manually even when the power

back door main switch is off.

■Power back door operation using the entry function or wireless remote

control (vehicles with a power back door) The back door can be opened even if it is locked. All the doors are unlocked when the power back door is operated. Make sure to lock all the doors again when you leave the vehicle. The doors will not lock automatically after the back door has been closed.

■Back door closing assist (vehicles with a power back door)

If the back door is lowered manually when the back door is stopped at an open position, the back door will fully close automatically.

■Jam protection function (vehicles with a power back door)

●If anything obstructs the power back door while it is closing, the back door

will open slightly then stop.

●If anything obstructs the power back door while it is opening, the back door

will immediately stop.

■Fall-down protection function (vehicles with a power back door)

While the power back door is opening automatically, applying excessive force to it will stop the opening operation to prevent the power back door from sud- denly shutting.

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■Canceling the adjusted open position of the back door (vehicles with a

power back door) Press and hold the power back door switch on the back door until a buzzer sounds 4 times, pauses momentarily, and then sounds 2 times. The open position is initialized to the fully opened position.

■When reconnecting the battery or changing a fuse while the back door is

open (vehicles with a power back door) To enable the power back door to operate properly, initialize the system by completely closing the back door manually. If the battery is reconnected or a fuse is changed while the back door is closed, initializing the system is not necessary.

■Customization (vehicles with a power back door)

Settings (e.g. power back door opening angle) can be changed. (Customizable features: P. 662)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ■Before driving

●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