TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2014 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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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
■ 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 recep-
tion 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 elec-
tronic 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.)

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Note 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 sig-
nals 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 effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the electronic
key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehicle while the vehicle
is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
● 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 han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.
■ Note 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 origi-
nal 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 do es not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 450)
● Starting the engine: P. 450
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 485)

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If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
●Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 450
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 450
● Stopping the engine: P. 1 9 6
■ Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
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 interfer-
ence, 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:
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
■ Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
● People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should keep
away from the smart key system antennas.
(P. 107)
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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Opening a door: The appropriate board extends
Closing a door: The appropriate board retracts
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 sys-
tem is on.
When extension of the boards is
not necessary, or extension of a
board is not desirable due to an
obstacle, turn the Automatic run-
ning boards switch off before open-
ing the side door.
Automatic running boards
: If equipped
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.
Turning off the Automatic running boards system
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■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.
■ Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following con-
ditions:
●A board is not completely retracted
● Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle speed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator comes on when driving first
commences
A board has not completely retracted. Check that no obstacles are caught
between a board and the vehicle.
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes
There may be a malfunction in the Automatic running boards system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is frozen
The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic running boards
are not operating correctly, turn the Automatic running boards switch off and
refrain from use.
When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards switch off.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery
If the Automatic running boards have not completely extended or retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first time they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will resume normal
operation.
■ When getting in and out of the vehicle
Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to contact with
the lower part of the vehicle body.

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CAUTION
■Jam protection function
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
The jam protection function may not work depending on the shape of the
object that is caught. Be careful not to get fingers or other body parts
caught.
■ Cautions regarding the Automatic running boards
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
● Check to make sure that all passengers and people in the vehicle’s sur-
rounding area do not have a hand on a board or any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught between a board and the vehicle when
an Automatic running board is being operated.
● Confirm that the boards have completely extended or retracted before get-
ting in or out of the vehicle. If someone gets in or out of the vehicle during
Automatic running board operation, the boards may stop extending or
retracting.
● Drive the vehicle after confirming that the boards have completely
retracted. Driving with a board extended is dangerous because it may hit
other people or objects.
● Take care when pressing the Automatic running boards switch. The board
will extend or retract and may hit other people or objects.
● Always check that the Automatic running boards switch is turned off when
cleaning a board.
● Do not allow children to operate the Automatic running boards.
Operating Automatic running boards in a manner so that a board contacts
someone can cause serious injury, and in some instances, even death.

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◆Smart key system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.Press the button to unlock
the door.
Press the button to lock the
door.
◆Wireless remote control
P. 1 0 0
◆Key (vehicles without a smart key system)
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Back door
Unlocking and locking the back door from the outside
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Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The rear step bumper is intended
for rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
Lower the back door using the
back door strap and/or the back
door handle, and make sure to
push the back door down from the
outside to close it.
Unlocking and locking the back door from the inside
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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Rear step bumper
When closing the back door

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■Luggage compartment lights
Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:
If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati-
cally after 20 minutes.
■ If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discharged
P. 449
CAUTION
■Before driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.
Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the light on/off linked to back
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CAUTION
■Operating the back door
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death
or serious injury.
● Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door
before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly
shut again after it is opened.
● When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure
the surrounding area is safe.
● If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that
the back door is about to open or close.
● Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it
may move abruptly in strong wind.
●The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
● When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
● When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle or back door strap
is used to fully close the back door, it
may result in hands or arms being
caught.