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

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Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.

Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing

1

2

3

4

One-touch closing*

Opening

One-touch opening*

*^{: To stop the window partway, oper-}

ate the switch in the opposite direc-

tion.

3

Window lock switch

Press the switch to lock the pas-

senger window switches and back

window switch.

Use this switch to prevent children

from accidentally opening or clos-

ing a passenger window.

■The power windows can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Operating the power windows after turning the engine off

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even

after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They

cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame

while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is

opened slightly.

■Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window

is opening, window movement is stopped.

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■When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates

unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-

lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

●Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4

seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activat-

ing, continuously operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing

direction or one-touch opening direction so that the door window can be

opened and closed.

●If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the

above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

1

2

Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction

and completely close the door window.

Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the

switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-

mately 6 seconds or more.

3

4

5

6

Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-

tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue holding the

switch for an additional 1 second or more.

Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the

switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-

mately 4 seconds or more.

Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction

again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the

switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the

beginning.

If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Door lock linked window operation

●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical

^key.* (P. 106, 512)

^{●The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.}*

(P. 106)

*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

■Customization

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features P. 549)

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WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■Closing the windows

●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the

operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,

especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is

possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in

the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use

the window lock switch. (P. 155)

●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●When using the key or mechanical key and operating the power windows,

operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no

possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the

window. Also do not let a child operate window by the key or mechanical

key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the

power window.

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●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just

before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your

body jammed in the window.

■Catch protection function

●Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the

catch protection function.

●The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your

body or clothing caught in the window.

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Power back window

The power back window can be opened and closed using the

switch or key.

Opening and closing procedures

 From inside the vehicle

Closing

1

2

3

4

One-touch closing*

Opening

One-touch opening*

*^{: To stop the window partway, oper-}

ate the switch in the opposite direc-

tion.

 From outside the vehicle

Opening (push and hold)

Closing (push and hold)

1

2

This operation can only be per-

formed when the electronic key is

within the detection range.

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■The power back window can be operated from inside the vehicle when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

●The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is

working, but the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.

If the power back window is not fully closed, the rear window wiper, washer,

and defogger will not work.

●If the back door is not fully closed, the power back window cannot be

opened using the switch located in the cabin. (It is still possible to close the

window.)

●If the back door is opened while the power back window is opening or clos-

ing, window operation will stop.

■The power back window can be operated from outside the vehicle when

●The engine switch is off.

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●The back door is closed.

■Operating the power back window from inside the vehicle after turning

the engine off

The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even

after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It can-

not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, win-

dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

■When the power back window does not close normally

If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be

closed, perform the following operations using the power back window

switch.

●After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power

back window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine

switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.

●If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation

explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-

dure.

1

Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position.

Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has

closed.

2

Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch opening position.

Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has

opened completely.

3

Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position

once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the

window has closed.

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If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the

beginning.

If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-

ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer.

■Customization

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

(Customizable features P. 549)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

■Caution while driving

Keep the back door and back window closed while driving. If the back door

or the back window is left open, the back door may hit nearby objects while

driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.

In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-

ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window

before driving.

■Closing the power back window

●The driver is responsible for power back window opening and closing

operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the power back window. It is possible for children and other

passengers to have body parts caught in the power back window.

●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

●When using the wireless remote control or key and operating the power

back window, operate the power back window after checking to make sure

that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts

caught in the power back window. Also, do not let a child operate power

back window by the wireless remote control or key. It is possible for chil-

dren and other passengers to get caught in the power back window.

●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the window fully closes.

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Moon roof^

Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and

tilt it up and down.

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof*

1

The moon roof stops slightly before

the fully open position to reduce

wind noise.

Press the switch again to fully open

the moon roof.

3

Closes the moon roof*

2

*^{: Lightly press either way of the}

moon roof switch to stop the moon

roof partway.

Tilting up and down

Tilts the moon roof up*

Tilts the moon roof down*

1

2

*^{: Lightly press either way of the}

moon roof switch to stop the moon

roof partway.

: If equipped

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■The moon roof can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off

The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, how-

ever, be operated once either front door is opened.

■Jam protection function

If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon

roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens

slightly.

■To reduce moon roof wind noise

When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the

fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce

wind noise.

■Sunshade

The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade

will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

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■When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

●If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly

1

Stop the vehicle.

^{Press and hold the “SLIDE (open/close)” switch in the close position.}*¹

The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 sec-

^onds.*²Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 sec-

ond. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

2

3

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then

release the switch.

●If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up

1

Stop the vehicle.

^{Press and hold the “UP” switch}*¹until the moon roof moves into the tilt

3

2

up position and stops.

3

Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch

^again.*¹

The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up posi-

^tion.*²Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second.

Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.

4

Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then

release the switch.

*¹: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to

be performed again from the beginning.

*²: If the switch is released after the above mentioned 10 second pause,

automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the

“UP” or “DOWN” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for

approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to

make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the

switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above proce-

dure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■Moon roof open reminder function

An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not

fully closed and the engine switch off.

■Door lock linked moon roof operation

^{●The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.}*

(P. 106, 512)

^{●The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.}*

(P. 106)

*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.

(Customizable features P. 549)

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

■Opening the moon roof

●Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehi-

cle while it is moving.

●Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

■Closing the moon roof

●The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations.

In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a

child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passen-

gers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.

●Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body

in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being oper-

ated.

●When using the key or mechanical key and operating the moon roof, oper-

ate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of

any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof.

Also, do not let a child operate moon roof by the key or mechanical key. It

is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moon

roof.

●When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit

the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to

mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

■Jam protection function

●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection

function.

●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just

before the moon roof fully closes.

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