TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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Power back window
The power back window can be opened and closed using the switch
or key.
From inside the vehicleClosing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: Pressing the switch in the opposite direction will stop
window travel partway.
From outside the vehicle (veh icles without a smart key sys-
tem)
Opening
Closing
Turn the key fully and hold it.
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■The power back window can be operated from inside the vehicle when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” 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
closing, window operation will stop.
■ The power back window can be op erated from outside the vehicle
when (vehicles with a smart key system)
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off.
● The back door is closed.
From outside the vehicle (vehicles with a smart key system)
Opening (push and hold)
Closing (push and hold)
This operation can only be per-
formed when the electronic key
is within the detection range.
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Operating the power back window from inside the vehicle after turning
the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds
even after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posit\
ion. It
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds
even after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY
mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is
opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window 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 the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key
system) or the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system).
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi-
tion. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the
window has closed.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch opening posi-
tion. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the
window has opened completely.
Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing posi-
tion 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 that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 660)
CAUTION
■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 serious
health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window before
driving.
■ Closing the power back window
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● 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.
● Do not allow children to operate the power back window.
Closing a power back window on someone can cause serious injury, and
in some instances, even death.
■ 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
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and tilt
it up and down.
■Opening and closing
Opens
the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly
before the fully open position
to reduce wind noise.
Press the switch again to fully
open the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
*
: Lightly press the switch in either direction to stop the
moon roof partway.
■ Tilting up and down
Tilts the moon roof up
*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly press either of the moon roof switches to stop the
moon roof partway.
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■The moon roof can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the moon roof af ter turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. It cannot, however,
be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned
off. It cannot, however, 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
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “SLIDE (open/close)” switch in the close posi-
tion.*
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The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10
seconds.*2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approxi-
mately 1 second. Finally, 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 tilts down but then tilts back up
Stop the vehicle.
Press and hold the “UP” switch*
1 until the moon roof moves into the
tilt up position and stops.
Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP”
switch again.*
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The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up
position.*2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1
second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
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 m oon 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.
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■Moon roof open reminder function
Vehicles without a smart key system
An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the engine switch off.
Vehicles with a smart key system
An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not
fully closed and the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 660)
CAUTION
■Opening the moon roof
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● 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
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● 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.
● Do not allow children to operate the moon roof.
Closing the moon roof on someone can cause death or serious injury.
■ 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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1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
■Before refueling the vehicle
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turn the engine switch off and ensure that all the doors and win-
dows are closed.
Vehicles with a smart key system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and ensure that all
the doors and windows are closed.
■ Opening the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel filler door.
Turn the fuel tank cap slowly
to open.
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Closing the fuel tank capAfter refueling, turn the fuel tank
cap until you hear a click. Once
the cap is released, it will turn
slightly in the opposite direction.
Hang the fuel tank cap on the
back of the fuel filler door.
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