Toyota 4Runner 2012 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it- yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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Ke ys

The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Vehicles without a smart key system

Master keys

Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 49)

Valet key

Key number plate

Vehicles with a smart key system

Electronic keys

• Operating the smart key system (→P. 35)

• Operating the wireless remote control function (→P. 49)

Mechanical keys

Key number plate

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

To take out the mechanical key, push the release button and take the key out.

After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key battery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properly, you will need the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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

Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. (→P. 442)

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.

■Key number plate

Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that a key (without a smart key system) or mechanical key (with a

smart key system) is lost, a new key can be made by your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (→P. 619)

■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.

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NOTICE

■To prevent key damage

Observe the following:

●Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.

●Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period 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.

●Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.

■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 appliances that are turned on.

■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related problems (vehicles with a smart key system)

Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■When a vehicle key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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Sm a rt ke y syst e m

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.)

		1
	Electronic	Before
		driving
	key
	Electronic key
		Electronic key
	Electronic key

Locks and unlocks the side doors (→P. 36)

Locks, unlocks and opens the back door (→P. 37)

Opens the back door (→P. 36)

Starts the engine (→P. 173)

: If equipped

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Unlocking and locking the side doors (front door handles only)

Grip the handle to unlock the door.

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.

Opening the back door

Press the back door opener.

The back door can be opened even if it is locked.

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Unlocking and locking the back door

Press the button to unlock the door.

The back window can be opened by pressing and holding this button. (→P. 101)

Press the button to lock the door.

The back window can be closed by pressing and holding this button. (→P. 101)

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

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Antennas outside the cabin Antennas inside the cabin

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

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detecting the key can be operated.)

When starting the engine or changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes

The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

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■Operation signals

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

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

Touch both lock sensors on the upper and lower part of the door handle simultaneously.

■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation.

When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on which warning light comes on. (→P. 587)

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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
		entry function while the
		electronic key was still
		inside the vehicle.
			Retrieve the elec-
	Exterior alarm	An attempt was made to
			tronic key from the
	sounds once for	lock either front door by
			vehicle and lock the
	5 seconds	opening a door and putting
			doors again.
		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	An attempt was made to	Close all of the doors
		lock the vehicle using the
	sounds once for		and lock the doors
		entry function while a door
	5 seconds		again.
		was open.
	Interior alarm	An attempt was made to
		open the door and exit the	Shift the shift lever to
	sounds continu-
		vehicle when the shift lever	P.
	ously
		was not in P.
		The “ENGINE START
		STOP” switch was turned
		to ACCESSORY mode
		while the driver's door was	Turn the “ENGINE
	Interior alarm	open	START STOP” switch
	pings repeatedly	(The driver's door was	off and close the
		opened when the	driver's door.
		“ENGINE START STOP”
		switch was in ACCES-
		SORY mode.)

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	Alarm	Situation	Correction procedure
		The “ENGINE START
		STOP” switch was pressed
		after the doors were	Touch the electronic
		unlocked with the mechan-
			key to the “ENGINE
	Interior alarm	ical key.
			START STOP” switch
	sounds once.
		The “ENGINE START
			while depressing the
		STOP” switch was pressed
			brake pedal.
		two consecutive times
		without the electronic key
		being present.

■Security feature

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

■Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the vehicle battery from discharging and the electronic key battery from depleting.

●When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more

●When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

●If the entry function has not been used for 14 days or more, the vehicle cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver's door. To unlock the vehicle, grip the driver's door handle or use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key.

The system will resume operation when

●The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch when carrying the electronic key on your person.

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control. (→P. 49)

●The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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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 immobilizer system from operating properly. (Way of coping →P. 621)

●When the electronic key battery is depleted

●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise

●When carrying a portable radio, mobile 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

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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 reception 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 electronic 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.)

■Notes 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 signals 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 effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

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●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 handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■Notes 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 original 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.

■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. 621)

●Starting the engine: →P. 622

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■Electronic key battery depletion

●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following

symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552)

•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

•Glass top ranges

•Table lamps

■Precautions when disconnecting the battery

●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 START STOP” 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 START STOP” switch off.

If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in when the battery was disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 552

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

■Certification for the smart key system For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-2 FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-14 FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE

NOTE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (→P. 38)

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

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers and implanted cardiac 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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Wire le ss re m ot e c ont rol

The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-

cle.

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Sounds the alarm

(press and hold) (→P. 50)

Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks

the driver’s door. Pressing the

button again within 3 seconds

CTH12AS045

unlocks the other doors.

Opens the windows and moon roof (press and hold)*

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

Vehicles with a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

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

	Opens the windows and
CTH12AS046	moon roof (press and hold)*

Sounds the alarm

(press and hold) (→P. 50)

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

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■Operation signals

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

■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.

■Panic mode

Vehicles without a smart key system

When	is pressed for longer

than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the wireless remote control.

Vehicles with a smart key system

When	is pressed for longer

than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle.

To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

■Security feature

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

■Alarm

Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system. (→P. 116)

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■Conditions affecting operation Vehicles without a smart key system

The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the following situations:

●Near a TV tower, radio station, electric power plant, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone or other wireless communication devices

●When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity

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

●When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby

●When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as a personal computer

Vehicles with a smart key system

→P. 43

■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

■Key battery depletion

Vehicles without a smart key system

If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (→P. 552)

Vehicles with a smart key system

→P. 46

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

→P. 552

■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.

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■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

■Certification for wireless remote control For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ14ADF FCC ID: HYQ13CZE FCC ID: HYQ12BBY FCC ID: HYQ13BDC

NOTE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC WARNING:

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

NOTE:

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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Side doors

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,

wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.

■Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)

→P. 35

■Wireless remote control

→P. 49

■Key

Turning the key operates the doors as follows:

Vehicles without a smart key system

Locks all the doors

Unlocks all the doors

Turning the key unlocks the driver's door. Turning the key again unlocks the other doors.

Vehicles with a smart key system

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

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■ Door lock switch

CTH12AS013

■ Inside lock buttons

Locks all the doors Unlocks all the doors

CTH12AS014

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.

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Locking the doors from the outside without a key

STEP 1 Move the inside lock button to the lock position.

STEP 2 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 START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

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

Rear door child-protector lock

CTH12AS015

The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.

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.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

	Function	Operation
	Shift position linked	Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
	door locking function	doors.
	Shift position linked	Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
	door unlocking function	doors.
	Speed linked door lock-	All the doors are locked when the vehicle
		speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
	ing function
		higher.
	Driver's door linked door	All the doors are unlocked when the driver's
	unlocking function
		door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
	(vehicles without a
		the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
	smart key system)
	Driver's door linked door	All the doors are unlocked when the driver's
	unlocking function
		door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
	(vehicles with a smart
		the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
	key system)

■Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:

STEP 1 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 START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)

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STEP 2	Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
	press and hold the driver's door
	lock	switch	(	or	)	for
	approximately		5	seconds		and
	then release.

The shift lever and switch positions corresponding to the CTH12AS016 desired function to be set are

shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to cancel the function.

	Function	Shift lever	Driver’s door lock
		position	switch position

Shift position linked door lock-

ing function

P

Shift position linked door unlocking function

Speed linked door locking func-

tion

N

Driver's door linked door unlocking function

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

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

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (→P. 621)

■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features →P. 660)

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CAUTION

■To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in death or serious injury.

●Always use a seat belt.

●Always lock all the doors.

●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.

●Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in serious injury or death.

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

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

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Aut om at ic running boa rds

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.	1

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Opening a door: The appropriate board extends

Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts

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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
	system is on.
	When extension of the boards is
CTH12AS056	not necessary, or extension of a
	board is not desirable due to an
	obstacle, turn the Automatic run-
	ning boards switch off before
	opening the side door.

■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.

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