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Automatic running boards^

The Automatic running boards are linked to the side door opera-

tions, extending and retracting when a side door is opened and

closed. When a door is opened or closed, the board on the same

side extends or retracts.

Opening a door: The appropriate board extends

Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts

Turning off the Automatic running boards system

Press “OFF” on the Automatic running boards switch to turn off the

Automatic running boards system.

On (Automatic mode)

Off

The orange line at the top of the

switch illuminates to indicate that

the Automatic running boards sys-

tem is on.

When extension of the boards is

not necessary, or extension of a

board is not desirable due to an

obstacle, turn the Automatic run-

ning boards switch off before open-

ing the side door.

: If equipped

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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

■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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