Toyota 4Runner (2021 year). Manual in english — part 2

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles with a smart
key system)



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.



For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

■

Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

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

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

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

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The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:

●

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again automatically.)

●

The hood is opened.

●

The battery is reconnected.

Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.

The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.

Do one of the following to deactivate or stopping the alarms:

●

Unlock the doors.

●

Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to
“ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deac-
tivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

●

Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the engine switch is in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The
alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

Alarm





: If equipped

The alarm

Setting the alarm system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

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Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:

●

Nobody is in the vehicle.

●

The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

●

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

■

Alarm-operated door lock

●

When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.

●

Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.

●

A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.

●

The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.

NOTICE

■

To ensure the system operates correctly

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

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Instrument cluster

Warning lights and

indicators . . . . . . .. 82

Gauges and meters . . . 88
Multi-information display . . 90

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The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.

Warning lights and indicators

The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.

Warning lights

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Brake system warning
light (



P. 474)

*

1

Slip indicator (



P. 475)

*

1

(Canada)

Brake system warning
light (



P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light (



P. 476)

*

5

High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(



P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(



P. 476)

*

1

Charging system warn-
ing light (



P. 474)

*

3

(if equipped)

Rear differential lock
indicator light (



P. 475)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

Malfunction

indicator

lamp (



P. 475)

*

3

(if equipped)

Center differential lock
indicator light (



P. 476)

*

1

(Canada)

Malfunction

indicator

lamp (



P. 475)

*

2, 4, 5

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light (



P. 476)

*

1

SRS warning light
(



P. 475)

*

5

Brake Override System/
Drive-Start

Control/

warning light (



P. 477)

*

1

(U.S.A.)

ABS warning light
(



P. 475)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 477)

*

1

(Canada)

ABS warning light
(



P. 475)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 477)

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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

: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*

3

: This light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.

*

4

: This light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

6

: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.

*

1, 6

PCS warning light
(



P. 478)

*

1

Power steering warning
light (



P. 476)

*

5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (



P. 478)

*

1

Master warning light
(



P. 484)

Open door warning light
(



P. 476)

*

1

Tire pressure warning
light (



P. 478)

Low fuel level warning
light (



P. 477)

(if equipped)

Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (



P. 476)

Seat belt reminder light
(



P. 477)

*

1

(if equipped)

KDSS

warning

light

(



P. 476)

*

5

Low engine oil pressure
warning light (



P. 474)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

Automatic

running

boards indicator light
(



P. 476)

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

Indicators

Turn signal indicator
(



P. 223)

*

1

“TRAC OFF” indicator
(



P. 322)

(U.S.A.)

Headlight indicator
(



P. 225)

*

1, 2

Slip indicator (



P. 321)

(Canada)

Tail light indicator
(



P. 225)

*

1

VSC OFF indicator
(



P. 322)

Headlight high beam
indicator (



P. 227)

Automatic High Beam
indicator (



P. 230)

Front fog light indicator
(



P. 234)

*

5

Cruise control indicator
(



P. 272)

*

4

Security indicator
(



P. 76, 79)

*

5

Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(



P. 272)

*

1, 3

Eco Driving Indicator
Light (



P. 97)

*

5

Cruise control set indica-
tor (



P. 272)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 224)

*

1, 6

PCS warning light
(



P. 254)

(Canada)

Parking brake indicator
(



P. 224)

“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(



P. 46)

*

1, 4

(U.S.A.)

“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(



P. 46)

*

1, 4

(Canada)

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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

: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

*

3

: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.

*

4

: This light illuminates on the center panel.

*

5

: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.

*

6

: This light turns on when the system is off.

*

5

(Green)

LDA indicator (



P. 264)

(if equipped)

“A-TRAC” indicator
(



P. 300)

*

2, 5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (



P. 264)

*

1

(if equipped)

“AUTO LSD” indicator
(



P. 302)

(if equipped)

Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (



P. 292)

*

5

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (



P. 313)

*

1

(if equipped)

Downhill assist control
system indicator
(



P. 307)

*

5

(if equipped)

Crawl Control indicator
(



P. 310)

(if equipped)

Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(



P. 292, 296)

(if equipped)

Intuitive parking assist
indicator (



P. 285)

(if equipped)

Rear differential lock
indicator (



P. 304)

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

Automatic

running

boards indicator
(



P. 128)

(if equipped)

Center differential lock
indicator (



P. 296)

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WARNING

■

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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Tachometer

Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute

Engine coolant temperature gauge

Displays the engine coolant temperature

Multi-information display

Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (



P. 90)

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.

Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position and shift range

Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (



P. 218)

Gauges and meters

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

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.

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.

Changing the display

Instrument panel light control

1

2

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. 514)

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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display can also be used to change the display settings
and other settings.

Shift position and shift range (



P. 218

)

Menu icon display area

Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature is displayed.

• Menu icons (



P. 92)

• Outside temperature (



P. 97)

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or pop-up display will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (



P. 92)

• Warning message (



P. 484)

Odometer and trip meter

(



P. 88)

Indicators

(



P. 82)

Meter control switches

(



P. 91)

Multi-information display

Summary of functions

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4

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The multi-information display is operated using the meter control
switches.

Scroll screens

*

, change the

displayed content

*

and move

the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold:
Reset/Display the next screen
Press: Displays the screen reg-
istered as the top screen

When no screen has been regis-
tered, the drive 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.

Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving display

Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed.
For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “Navigation sys-
tem owner's manual”.

*

: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be displayed, a

mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which switch to oper-
ate.

Operating the meter control switches

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2

3

4

5

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Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (



P. 93)

Vehicle information display

Select to display the vehicle information. (



P. 95)

Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

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

Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control (



P. 272)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P. 264)

Warning message display

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



P. 484)

• When there are no current warning messages, “No Messages” is

displayed.

• When there are multiple warning messages,

or

can be

used to switch the displayed warning message.

Settings display

Select to change the meter display settings and the operation set-
tings of some vehicle functions. (



P. 95)

Menu icons

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing

or

up and down.

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After Start

Average fuel economy

*

Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the engine was
started.

Average vehicle speed

Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.

Elapsed time

Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started.

*

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

■

After Reset

Current fuel economy

Displays the current rate of fuel
consumption.

Average fuel economy

*

1,2

Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.

Average speed

*

2

Displays the average vehicle
speed since the function was
reset.

Elapsed time

*

2

Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset.

*

1

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

*

2

: Pressing and holding

will reset.

Drive information

1

2

3

1

2

3

4

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After Refuel

Range

*

1,2

Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel.

Average fuel economy

*

2,3

Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the vehicle was
refueled.

*

1

: This distance is computed

based on your average fuel con-
sumption. As a result, the actual
distance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.

*

2

: 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 without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be
updated.

*

3

: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.

■

Eco Indicator (Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display)



P. 97

■

Speed

Displays the vehicle speed.

■

Vehicle sway warning

Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ-
ated with a decrease in the driver’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more the driver may need to rest.

This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. The dis-
play is enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sway warn-
ing function are met. (



P. 264)

■

Blank screen (display off)

Drive information is not displayed.

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing

or

up and down.

■

Steering 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.
If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the display may
be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for a while, the display
will be enabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

Displays inflation pressure of each tire.

The inflation pressure of the spare tire will be displayed. (if equipped)

The settings of some features can be changed by using the meter
control switches.

■

Setting procedure

On the setting screen, choose the desired item using

or

,

and then press

.

• For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches

between on and off each time

is pressed.

• For functions that allow to select operation contents, display con-

tents, etc., the setting screen is displayed.

Select the desired setting by operating

or

, and then

press

.

To stop the selection, press

to return to the previous screen.

Vehicle information

Settings display

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Setting items

●

LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

Select to set up LDA. (



P. 556)

• Alert sensitivity
• Sway warning
• Sway sensitivity

●

PCS (Pre-Collision System)

Select to set the following items. (



P. 257)

• PCS on/off
• PCS sensitivity

●

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

Select to set the Intuitive parking assist on/off

●

Vehicle settings
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warning System) (



P. 425)

• “Set Pressure”

Select to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

• “Change Wheel Set”

Select to register the ID codes of the tire pressure sensors to
the tire pressure warning system.3

●

Meter settings (



P. 555)

Select to set the following items.

• Language

Select to change the language on the display.

• Units

Select to change the unit for measure.

•

Eco Driving Indicator Light

Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
(



P. 97)

•

switch settings

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

and hold

while the desired screen is displayed.

• Pop-up display

Select to set the pop-up displays (



P. 98), which may appear

in some situations, on/off.

• Initialization

Select to reset the meter display settings.

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Multi-terrain Select display

*

(if equipped)



P. 313

■

Crawl Control display

*

(if equipped)



P. 310

■

Outside temperature display

Displays the outside temperature

The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to
122 °F (50 °C).
When the outside temperature drops below 37 °F (3 °C),

will

flash approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.

■

Customization

Settings (e.g. available language) can be changed.
(Customizable features:



P. 545)

*

: Automatically displayed when the system is used

■

Eco Driving Indicator

Other contents

Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the 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 will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
• The shift lever is in any position other

than D.

• The vehicle speed is approximately

80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.

• The Crawl Control is operating. (if

equipped) (



P. 310)

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Pop-Up display

The pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information display according to
the operating conditions of the following functions:

●

Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system (if equipped)

●

Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system

The pop-up display function can be disabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

●

It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressure after the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pressure has been
adjusted.

●

“---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.

●

Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressure gauge.

■

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 the vehicle is stopped, or moving 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.)

●

When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.

■

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

■

Caution for use while driving

For safety, avoid operating the meter control switches while driving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-information display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control switches. Fail-
ure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, resulting in an
unexpected accident.

■

Cautions while 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.

■

The multi-information display at low temperatures

Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the multi-informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the multi-information 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 serious injury.

NOTICE

■

While setting up the display

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

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Operation of

each component

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3-1. Key information

Keys . . . . . . . . .. 102
Side doors. . . . . . . 110

3-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system . . . . 118
Automatic running

boards. . . . . . . . 128

Back door. . . . . . .. 131

3-3. Adjusting the seats

Front seats . . . . . . 136
Rear seats. . . . . . . 139
Driving position

memory. . . . . . ... 149

Head restraints. . . . .. 153

3-4. Adjusting the steering

wheel and mirrors

Steering wheel . . . . .. 156
Inside rear view mirror . .. 158
Outside rear view

mirrors. . . . . . . . 160

3-5. Opening, closing

the windows and
moon roof

Power windows . . . . . 162
Power back window . . .. 166
Moon roof. . . . . . .. 170

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

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. 118)

• Operating the wireless remote

control function

Mechanical keys
Key number plate

Keys

The keys

1

2

3

1

2

3

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Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors (



P. 110)

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 110)

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens the windows and moon
roof (press and hold)

*

Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) (



P. 104)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.



Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors (



P. 110)

Unlocks all the doors (



P. 110)

Pressing the button unlocks the
driver’s door. Pressing the button
again within 3 seconds unlocks the
other doors.

Opens the windows and moon
roof (press and hold)

*

Sounds the alarm
(press and hold) (



P. 104)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Wireless remote control (if equipped)

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

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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. 507)

■

Panic mode



Vehicles without a smart key system



Vehicles with a smart key system

■

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (



P. 361)



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.

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

When

is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.

When

is pressed for longer than

about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

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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:

●

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 the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object

●

When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used nearby

●

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



Vehicles with a smart key system



P. 122

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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.

●

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. 443)

• 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



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. 443)

■

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.

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Replacing the battery



P. 443

■

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.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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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 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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◆

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.

Check that the door is securely locked.

◆

Wireless remote control



Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

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. 164, 172)

*

: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Side doors

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

1

2

1

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Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely
locked.

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. 164, 172)

*

: 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. 164, 172)

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. 164, 172)

*

: 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. 507)

1

2

1

2

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Operation signals



Vehicles without a smart key system

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



Vehicles with a smart key system

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

■

Security feature



Vehicles without a smart key system

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.



Vehicles with a smart key system

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (How-
ever, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

■

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle (vehicles with a smart key system)

■

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 (if equipped)

Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (



P. 79)

■

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. 507)

Replace the battery with a new one if it is depleted. (



P. 443)

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.

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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 the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

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2

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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.

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.

Locking the doors from the outside without a key

Rear door child-protector lock

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The following functions can be set or canceled:

For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 545.

■

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.)

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

Function

Operation

Speed linked door locking function

All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position linked door locking
function

All doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.

Shift position linked door unlocking
function

All doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.

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

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

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

All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch off.

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Shift the shift lever to P or N,
and press and hold the
driver's door lock switch
(

or

)

for

approxi-

mately 5 seconds and then
release.

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

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

2

Function

Shift lever

position

Driver’s door lock switch

position

Shift position linked
door locking function

P

Shift position linked
door unlocking function

Speed linked door lock-
ing function

N

Driver's door linked
door unlocking function

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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 power switch off.

When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold
or

for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding

.

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 2.)

■

Customization

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



P. 545)

1

2

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 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.

Unlocking doors

Beep

Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.

Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once

Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.

Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

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●

Locks and unlocks the doors (



P. 110)

●

Starts the engine (



P. 212)

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Antenna location

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

Smart key system





: If equipped

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.)

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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

engine

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

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Exterior alarm sounds
once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made
to lock the doors using
the smart key system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.

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

An attempt was made
to lock either front door
by opening a door and
putting the inside lock
button into the lock
position, then closing
the door by pulling on
the outside door handle
with the electronic key
still inside the vehicle.

An attempt was made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.

Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.

Interior alarm sounds
continuously

An attempt was made
to open the door and
exit the vehicle when
the shift lever was not
in P.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Interior alarm pings
repeatedly

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.)

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

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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.

■

Electronic key battery-saving function

When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves.

Interior alarm sounds
once.

The engine switch was
pressed after the doors
were unlocked with the
mechanical key.

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

The engine switch was
pressed two consecu-
tive times without the
electronic key being
present.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Press

twice while pressing and

holding

. Confirm that the electronic

key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the
smart key system cannot be used. To
cancel the function, press any of the
electronic key buttons.

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Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and engine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:



P. 507)

●

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

●

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

●

When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

●

When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio waves are
emitted.

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the smart key system, lock/
unlock the doors by performing any of the following:

●

Bring the electronic key close to either front door handle and operate the
entry function.

●

Operate the wireless remote control.

If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the above methods, use the
mechanical key. (



P. 507)

If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, refer to P. 508.

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Note for the entry function

●

Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near

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

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

in the auxiliary box of the instrument panel.

●

Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave 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.)

●

Whether or not the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the engine could be
started if the electronic key is near the window.

■

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.

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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.

●

The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. Ask your Toyota
dealer for details.

●

Setting the electronic key to battery- saving mode helps to reduce key bat-
tery depletion. (



P. 121)

■

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. 507)

●

Starting the engine:



P. 508

■

Customization

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



P. 545)

■

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

●

Locking and unlocking the doors:



P. 507

●

Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:



P. 508

●

Stopping the engine:



P. 213

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Certification for the smart key system



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

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For vehicles sold in Canada

WARNING

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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. 118)

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

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.

Automatic running boards





: If equipped

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.

Turning off the Automatic running boards system

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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 nothing is caught between
the board and the vehicle.
Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the automatic running board may not retract completely and the automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.

■

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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WARNING

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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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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.

Check that the door is securely
locked.

◆

Wireless remote control



P. 110

◆

Key (vehicles without a smart key system)

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

Back door

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

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Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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

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

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.

Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Rear step bumper

When closing the back door

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Luggage compartment lights

Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

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



P. 506

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

WARNING

■

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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WARNING

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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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WARNING

●

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 place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

●

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.

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Power seat

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Manual seat

Front seats

Adjustment procedure

Seat

position

adjustment

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

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

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4

5

Seat position adjustment lever

Seatback angle adjustment
lever

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

■

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.

Active head restraints

Inner
structure

During
rear-end
collision

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WARNING

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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 seat

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

Rear seats

Adjustment procedures

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■

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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Before folding down the rear seats

Adjust the head restraints to
the downmost position.

Fold

down

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head

restraints.

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

Stow the rear seat belt buck-
les.

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

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