TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2021, Model line: 4RUNNER, Model: TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021Pages: 592, PDF Size: 13.3 MB
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1613-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
3
Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
■Mirror angle can be adjusted when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the mirrors are fogged up
The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror d efoggers. Turn
on  the  rear  window  defogger  to  turn  on  the  outside  rear  view  mi rror  defog-
gers. ( P. 342, 349)
WARNING
■Important points while driving
Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  loss  of  control  of  the  vehicle  and  cause  an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.
● Do not drive with the mirrors folded.
● Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and  properly
adjusted before driving.
■ When a mirror is moving
To  avoid  personal  injury  and  mirror  malfunction,  be  careful  not   to  get  your
hand caught by the moving mirror.
■ When the mirror defoggers are operating
Do  not  touch  the  rear  view  mirror  surfaces,  as  they  can  become  very  hot
and burn you. 
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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
The power windows can be opened and  closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves  the windows as follows:
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To  stop  the  window  partway,  oper-
ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.
Press  the  switch  to  lock  the  pas-
senger window switches and back
window switch.
Use  this  switch  to  prevent  children
from  accidentally  opening  or  clos-
ing a passenger window.
Power windows
Opening and closing procedures
1
2
3
4
Window lock switch 
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1633-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
■The power windows can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The  power  windows  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” positi on. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The  power  windows  can  be  operated  for  approximately  45  seconds  even
after  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to ACCESSORY  mode  or  turned  o ff.  They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If  an  object  becomes  jammed  between  the  window  and  the  window  f rame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the  window is
opened slightly.
■ Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped. 
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1643-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch  protection  function  o perates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perfo rm the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
● Stop  the  vehicle.  With  the  engine  switch  in  the  “ON”  position
*1  or  in  IGNI-
TION  ON  mode
*2,  within  4  seconds  of  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch
protection  function  activating,  continuously  operate  the  power  window
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction  or  one-touch  opening  direction  so
that the door window can be opened and closed.
● If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when perfor ming the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function  initialization.
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “ON”  position
*1  or  to  IGNITION  ON
mode
*2.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening  direc-
tion.  After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  hold ing  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  th e
switch  in  the  one-touch  opening  direction,  and  hold  it  there  fo r  approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After  the  door  window  is  completely  closed,  continue  holding  the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  aga in  from  the
beginning. 
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.
* ( P. 111, 507)
● The  power  windows  can  be  opened  using  the  wireless  remote  control.
*
(P. 110)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 545)
1
2
3
4
5
6 
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1653-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■Closing the windows
● The driver is responsible for all the power window operations,  including the
operation  for  the  passengers.  In  order  to  prevent  accidental  op eration,
especially  by  a  child,  do  not  let  a  child  operate  the  power  win dows.  It  is
possible  for  children  and  other  passengers  to  have  body  parts  c aught  in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recomme nded to use
the window lock switch. ( P. 162)
● 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 o perated.
● When using the key or mechanical key and operating the power wi ndows,
operate  the  power  window  after  checking  to  make  sure  that  there  is no
possibility  of  any  passenger  having  any  of  their  body  parts  cau ght  in  the
window. Also  do  not  let  a  child  operate  window  by  the  key  or  me chanical
key.  It  is  possible  for  children  and  other  passengers  to  get  ca ught  in  the
power window.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the  key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  jamm ed  just
before  the  window  is  fully  closed.  Be  careful  not  to  get  any  pa rt  of  your
body jammed in the window.
■ Catch protection function
● Never  use  any  part  of  your  body  or  clothing  to  intentionally  activate  the
catch protection function.
● The  catch  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before  the  window  is  fully  opened.  Be  careful  not  to  get  any  pa rt  of  your
body or clothing caught in the window. 
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1663-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
4RUNNER (U)
From inside the vehicle
Closing
One-touch closing
*
Opening
One-touch opening
*
*
: To  stop  the  window  partway,  oper-
ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion. 
From outside the vehicle (vehicl es without a smart key system)
Opening
Closing
Turn the key fully and hold it.
Power back window
The  power  back  window  can  be  opened  and  closed  using  the
switch or key.
Opening and closing procedures
1
2
3
4
1
2 
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1673-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
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.
■ The power back window can be oper ated 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 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 w iper, 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 poss ible to close the
window.)
● If the back door is opened while the power back window is openi ng or clos-
ing, window operation will stop.
■ The power back window can be operated from outside the vehicle  when
(vehicles with a smart key system)
● The engine switch is off.
● The back door is closed.
1
2 
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1683-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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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 seco nds even
after  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ACC”  or  “LOCK”  positi on.  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 seco nds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode  or turned off. It  can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window f rame, win-
dow 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 wi ndow cannot be
closed,  perform  the  following  operations  using  the  power  back  window
switch.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can  be  closed  by  holding  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  on e-touch
closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON”  position.
● Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  After  stopping  the  vehicle,  the  window
can  be  closed  by  holding  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  on e-touch
closing position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION  ON mode.
● If  the  window  still  cannot  be  closed  even  by  carrying  out  the  operation
explained  above,  initialize  the  function  by  performing  the  foll owing  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 w indow has
closed.
Hold  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  opening  position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the w indow 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.
If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  aga in  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 b y your Toyota
dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 545)
1
2
3 
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1693-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
3
Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■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 o bjects while
driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an a ccident.
In  addition,  exhaust  gases  may  enter  the  vehicle,  causing  death   or  a  seri-
ous  health  hazard.  Make  sure  to  close  the  back  door  and  back  window
before driving.
■ Closing the power back window
● The  driver  is  responsible  for  power  back  window  opening  and  clo sing
operations. 
In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child , do not let a
child  operate  the  power  back  window.  It  is  possible  for  childre n and  other
passengers to have body parts caught in the power back window.
● 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 o perated.
● When  using  the  wireless  remote  control  or  key  and  operating  the   power
back window, operate the power back window after checking to ma ke sure
that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of the ir body parts
caught  in  the  power  back  window. Also,  do  not  let  a  child  operate  power
back  window  by  the  wireless  remote  control  or  key.  It  is  possible for chil-
dren and other passengers to get caught in the power back windo w.
● When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the  key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■ Jam protection function
● Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the j am protection
function.
● The  jam  protection  function  may  not  work  if  something  gets  caught  just
before the window fully closes. 
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1703-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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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  either  way  of  the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Tilts the moon roof up*
Tilts the moon roof down*
*
: Lightly  press  either  way  of  the
moon roof switch to stop the moon
roof partway.
Moon roof
: If equipped
Use the overhead switches to open and close the moon roof and
tilt it up and down.
Opening and closing
1
2
Tilting up and down
1
2