Get Operation of each component -> Opening, closing and locking the doors Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Smart key system

Function summary

The following operations can be performed simply by carrying

the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.

(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

● Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 106)

● Starts the engine (P. 199)

■ Antenna location

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Antennas outside the cabin

Antennas inside the cabin

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2

3

Antenna outside the luggage

compartment

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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

modes

engine

switch

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

An attempt was made

to lock the doors using

the smart key system

while the electronic key

was still inside the vehi-

cle.

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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.

Exterior alarm sounds

once for 5 seconds

An attempt was made Close all of the doors

to lock the vehicle while and lock the doors

a door was open.

again.

An attempt was made

to open the door and

exit the vehicle when Shift the shift lever to P.

the shift lever was not

in P.

Interior alarm sounds

continuously

The engine switch was

turned to ACCESSORY

mode while the driver's

Interior alarm pings door was open

Turn the engine switch

off and close the

driver's door.

repeatedly

(The driver's door was

opened when the

engine switch was in

ACCESSORY mode.)

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Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

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.

Interior alarm sounds

once.

The engine switch was

pressed two consecu-

tive times without the

electronic key being

present.

■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.

Press

twice while pressing and

. Confirm that the electronic

holding

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. 512)

●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

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• 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. 512)

If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, refer to P. 513.

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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.

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●Setting the electronic key to battery- saving mode helps to reduce key bat-

tery depletion. (P. 116)

■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. 512)

●Starting the engine: P. 513

■Customization

Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.

(Customizable features: P. 549)

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

●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 512

●Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 513

●Stopping the engine: P. 200

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WARNING

■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. 113)

The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,

the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such

as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves.

Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac

pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant-

able cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the

device for information about its operation under the influence of radio

waves.

Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such

medical devices.

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

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Automatic running boards^

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

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

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

side extends or retracts.

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Opening a door: The appropriate board extends

Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts

1

2

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

1

2

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.

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●Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s sur-

rounding area do not have a hand on a board or any part of their body in a

position where it could be caught between a board and the vehicle when

an Automatic running board is being operated.

●Confirm that the boards have completely extended or retracted before get-

ting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during

Automatic running board operation, the boards may stop extending or

retracting.

●Drive the vehicle after confirming that the boards have completely

retracted. Driving with a board extended is dangerous because it may hit

other people or objects.

●Take care when pressing the Automatic running boards switch. The board

will extend or retract and may hit other people or objects.

●Always check that the Automatic running boards switch is turned off when

cleaning a board.

●Do not allow children to operate the Automatic running boards.

Operating Automatic running boards in a manner so that a board contacts

someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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Back door

Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside

◆ Smart key system

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

Press the button to unlock

the door.

1

Press the button to lock the

door.

2

Check that the door is securely

locked.

◆ Wireless remote control

P. 106

Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside

Locks all the doors

1

2

Unlocks all the doors

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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Raise the back door while pushing

up the back door opener switch.

Rear step bumper

The rear step bumper is intended

for rear end protection and easier

step-up loading.

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When closing the back door

Lower the back door using the

back door strap and/or the back

door handle, and make sure to

push the back door down from the

outside to close it.

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■Luggage compartment lights

Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:

1

Turns the light off

Turns the light on

2

3

Turns the light on/off linked to back door

position

If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati-

cally after 20 minutes.

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

P. 511

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

■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.

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●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.

●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.

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NOTICE

■To prevent damage to the back door components

Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in

place.

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting

in malfunction.

●Do not attach any foreign objects, such

as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives

to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●Do not attach any accessories other

than genuine Toyota parts to the back

door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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