remote start TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 502
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 505
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 508
General maintenance.......... 511
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 515
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 516
Hood ................................... 519
Engine compartment ........... 520
Tires .................................... 537
Tire inflation pressure ......... 543
Wheels ................................ 547
Air conditioning filter............ 550
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 552
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 555
Light bulbs........................... 565 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 578
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 579
If you think something is wrong ............................... 585
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 586
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 587
If you have a flat tire ........... 603
If the engine will not start.... 616
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 618
If you lose your keys........... 619
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 620
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 621
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 623
If your vehicle overheats .... 627
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 631
4Maintenance and care5When trouble arises

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■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 pre-
vent 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. 4 9 )
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 621)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
sounds once. The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was pressed
after the doors were
unlocked with the mechan-
ical key.
Touch the electronic
key to the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
while depressing the
brake pedal.
The “ENGINE START
STOP” switch was pressed
two consecutive times
without the electronic key
being present.

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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 disc onnecting 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 bat-
tery but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunc-
tion.
● 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 reconnect-
ing the battery.

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1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced
entry is detected.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the fo llowing situations when the alarm
is set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than
using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechani-
cal key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
■ Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
■Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
●Unlock the doors.
● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
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Programming an entry gate (for U.S. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market
Place the remote control transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
away from the HomeLink
 buttons.
Keep the HomeLink indicator light in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink button.
Repeatedly press and release (cycle) the remote control
transmitter for 2 seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the HomeLink
 indicator light starts to flash rapidly,
release the buttons.
Test the HomeLink
 operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates
correctly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink
 buttons.
■ Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks and lighting, contact your Toyota dealer for assistance.
■ Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
 buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming
a HomeLink
 button” instructions.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6

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After recharging/reconnect ing the battery (vehicles with smart key sys-
tem)
● Unlocking the doors using the smart key system may not be possible
immediately after reconnecting the battery. If this happens, use the wire-
less remote control or the mechanical key to lock/unlock the doors.
● Start the engine with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch in ACCES-
SORY mode. The engine may not start with the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch turned OFF. However, the engine will operate normally from the
second attempt.
● The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is recorded by the vehicle. If
the battery is reconnected, the vehicle will return the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode to the status it was in before the battery was discon-
nected. Make sure to turn off the engine before disconnect the battery.
Take extra care when connecting the battery if the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch mode prior to discharge is unknown.
If the system will not start even after multiple attempts, contact your Toyota
dealer.
CAUTION
■ Chemicals in the battery
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive sulfuric acid and may produce
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive. To reduce the risk of death
or serious injury, take the following precautions while working on or near the
battery:
● Do not cause sparks by touching the battery terminals with tools.
● Do not smoke or light a match near the battery.
● Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothes.
● Never inhale or swallow electrolyte.
● Wear protective safety glasses when working near the battery.
● Keep children away from the battery.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
Locking and unlocking the doorsUse the mechanical key (P.
33) in order to perform the fol-
lowing operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Turning the key rearward
unlocks the driver’s door.
Turning the key once again
unlocks the other doors.
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted ( P. 43) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con-
trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the
engine can be started by following the procedure below.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
● Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-
ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ Precautions when the battery is di scharged (vehicles with a smart key
system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con-
trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has
recharged 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 discharged. Before disconnecting the bat-
tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in
before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting
the battery.

690 Alphabetical index
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FuelCapacity ................................636
Fuel gauge ............................ 186
Fuel pump shut off system ....586
Gas station information .........700
Information ............................ 645
Refueling ............................... 109
Type ......................................636
Fuel door...................................109
Fuel filler door .......................... 109
Fuel pump shut off system .................................... 586
Fuses......................................... 555
Garage door opener.................486
Gas station information...........700
Gauges ......................................186
Glove box.................................. 442
Grocery bag hooks .................. 483
Hands-free system (for cellular phone) ................404
Hazard lights
Switch.................................... 578
Head restraints Adjusting ................................. 83
Headlights Replacing light bulbs ............. 565
Switch.................................... 203
Wattage .................................644
Heaters Seat heaters .......................... 470
Side mirrors ...........................328
Hill-start assist control ............266
Hood .......................................... 519
Hooks Cargo hook............................ 480
Cargo net hooks .................... 481
Grocery bag hooks ................483
Horn...........................................185 I/M test ...................................... 515
Identification
Engine ................................... 635
Vehicle .................................. 635
Ignition switch.................. 170, 173
Illuminated entry system......... 440
Indicator lights ......................... 193
Initialization Items to initialize ................... 666
Inside rear view mirror .............. 94
Instrument panel light control .................................... 191
Interior lights Interior lights ......................... 438
Switch ................................... 439
Wattage................................. 644
Intuitive parking assist ............ 221
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack ........... 603
Jack handle .............................. 603
KDSS ......................................... 266
Keyless entry ............................. 49
Keys Electronic key.......................... 32
Engine switch ................ 170, 173
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 621
If you lose your keys ............. 619
Ignition switch ............... 170, 173
Key number............................. 32
Keyless entry .......................... 49
Keys ........................................ 32
Mechanical key ....................... 32
Wireless remote control key.... 49
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