2011 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

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Conditions aff ecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● Near a TV tower, radio station, electr ic power plant, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio waves
● When carrying a portable radio, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
● When multiple wireless keys are in the vicinity
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by, a metallic
object
● When a wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When the wireless key has been left near an electrical appliance such as
a personal computer
Vehicles with a smart key system
 P. 4 1
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 597)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 528)
Vehicles with a smart key system
 P. 4 4
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 528
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircra\
ft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc, ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.

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■Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 640)
■ Certification for wir eless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD
FCC ID: HYQ14ADF
FCC ID: HYQ13CZE
FCC ID: HYQ12BBY
FCC ID: HYQ13BDC
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:
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.

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
■Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
P. 3 3
■ Wireless remote control
P. 4 7
■ Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart key system
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key unlocks the
driver's door. Turning the key
again unlocks the other doors.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (P. 597)

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Locking the doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system The door cannot be locked if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is
left inside the vehicle.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■ Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
■ Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
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CTH12AS014
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STEP 2

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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:
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FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all the
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking function Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all the
doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function All the doors are locked when the vehicle
speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
(
vehicles without a
smart key system
) All
the doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking function
(
vehicles with a smart
key system
) All
the doors are unlocked when the driver's
door is opened within 10 seconds after turning
the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off.

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Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:
Vehicles without a smart key system
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
Close all the doors and turn the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch to IGNITION ON mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 sec-
onds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or) for
approximately 5 seconds and
then release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
STEP 1
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STEP 2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion
N
Driver's door linked door unlock-
ing function

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When the setting or canceling operat
ion is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
■ Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 597)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 640)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure 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 all 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, as 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
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Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures:
■ Locking and unlocking the back door
Entry function (vehicles with a smart key system)
 P. 3 4
Wireless remote control
 P. 4 7
Door lock switch
 P. 5 2
Keys (vehicles without a smart key system) Unlocks all the doors
Opens the back window
(turn and hold) (P. 9 4 )
Locks all the doors
Closes the back window
(turn and hold) ( P. 9 4 )
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
CTH12AS018
CTH12AS038