2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER light

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CTHPIAS061
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CTHPIAS060Security indicator
light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 328
Security indicator
light
P. 113, 116
Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator
P. 136
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers
P. 328
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
 P. 221
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light
 P. 221
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 591
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light
P. 591

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Outside rear view mirror switchesP. 96
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 191
Intuitive parking assist switch
P. 221
Tilt and telescopic steering lockrelease lever
P. 93
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 134
Power outlet main switch P. 463
Windshield wiper de-icer switch
P. 330

: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, re fer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Automatic running boards switch
P. 59

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CTHPIAS089
Pictorial indexLuggage compartment
Slide deck P. 483
Storage compartment P. 482
Child restraint anchor brackets P. 146
Luggage compartment lights P. 64

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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights is
used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous
operation.
When any warning lights come on, take appropriate measures depending on
which warning light comes on. ( P. 587)
Touch both lock sensors on the upper and
lower part of the door handle simulta-
neously.

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Before driving
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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
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the
door.
■ Notes 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
original 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 dr iven 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 does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 621)
● Starting the engine: P. 622

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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ 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.
■ Alarm
Using the wireless remote control to lock the doors will set the alarm system.
(P. 116)
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

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Before driving
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Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under the following
conditions:
● 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 indi cator 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
operated. 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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Rear step bumperThe rear step bumper is
intended for rear end protection
and easier step-up loading.
CTH12AS019
■When closing the back door
■ Luggage compartment lights
Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:
If the luggage compartment lights remain on when the back door is not fully
closed and the luggage compartment light switch is in the “DOOR” position,
the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes.
■ If the back door opener is inoperat ive or the battery is discharged
 P. 620
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
CTH12AS029
Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the light on/off linked to back
door position
CTH12AS054