TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2009 N280 / 5.G Owner's Guide

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■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 495)
■ Certification for wireless remote control
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
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.
NOTICE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-
ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-
sible 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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Before driving
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the wireless remote
control, key or door lock switch.
■Wireless remote control
P. 2 9
■ Key
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key a single time in
the driver’s door unlocks the
driver’s door and turning the
key again unlocks the other
doors.
■Door lock switch
Driver’s door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The front door cannot be locked if a front door is open and the key is
in the engine switch.
Passenger’s door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
Pulling the inside handle can
open the front door even if the
inside door lock button is in the
lock position.

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Rear door child-protector lock
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.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking functionShifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Engine switch linked
door unlocking function
All doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 10 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to the ACC or LOCK
position or the key is removed.

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■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the ON posi-
tion. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to P or N,
press and hold the driver’s door
lock switch ( or ) for approx-
imately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set or can-
celed are shown as follows.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
PShift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion
NEngine switch linked door
unlocking function

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When locking the doors using the key
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
■ Key reminder buzzer
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened, while the engine switch is in
the ACC or LOCK position to remind you to remove the key.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 495)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing 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 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 vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
● Be especially careful for the front doors, 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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Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener. The back
door can be locked/unlocked using a key, wireless remote control or
door lock switch.
■ Back door opener
Push up
Raise
■ Wireless remote control
P. 2 9
■ Key
Unlocks all doors
Opens the back window
(turn and hold) (P. 7 9 )
Locks all doors
Closes the back window
(turn and hold) ( P. 7 9 )
■ Door lock switches
P. 3 3

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Rear step bumper
For rear end protection and eas-
ier step-up loading.
To get on the rear step bumper,
use the shaded area in the illus-
tration.
■Back door strap
■ Back door easy closer
In the event that the back door is left slightly open, the back door easy closer
will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■ When the battery is disconnected
The back door must be initialized. To initialize the back door, unlock it with
the key, wireless remote control or power door lock switch.
■ If the battery is disconnected or reconnected
The back door will be automatically locked. Be careful not to lock your keys
in the vehicle.
Use the strap when closing.

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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Caution while driving
●Keep the back door and back window closed.
If the back door and back window are open, the luggage will be thrown out
and exhaust gases will enter the vehicle.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ Back door easy closer
When the back door is not completely closed, the back door easy closer w\
ill
automatically close it. Be careful not to catch fingers or anything else in the
back door. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
■ Closing the back door
●Do not allow children to close the back door.
Closing the back door on someone can cause serious injury, and in some
instances, even death.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to th e back door components
● Do not apply any force, paint or let any other foreign matter on the damper.
● Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating.
● Make sure there is nothing in the doorway before closing.
● Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a
time.