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■Setting and canceling the functions
The  automatic  door  locking  and  unlocking  functions  can  be  set  o r
canceled on the Audio system screen ( P. 568) or by following the
procedure below.
Vehicles without a smart key system: Close all the doors and tu rn
the  engine  switch  to  the  “ON”  po sition.  (Perform  step    within
10 seconds.)
Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system :  Close  all  the  doors  and  turn
the  engine  switch  to  IGNITION  ON  mode.  (Perform  step 
within 10 seconds.)
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 as follows.
Use the same procedure to cancel the function.
When  the  setting  or  canceling  oper ation  is  complete,  all  doors are
locked and then unlocked.
1
2
2
2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock  switch position
Shift  position  linked  door  lock-
ing function
PShift  position  linked  door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion
NDriver’s  door  linked  door
unlocking function 
     
        
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Operation of each component
■Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 568)
WARNING
■ 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 throwing out
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be  opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Double Cab models only: Set the rear door child-protector locks when chil-
dren are seated in the rear seats. 
NOTICE
■When opening or closing the  front door and access door (Access  Cab
models only)
The  front  door  and  access  door  could  be  damaged  if  they  hit  each  other
when being opened or closed. 
     
        
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Tailgate
Unlock the tailgate
Lock the tailgate
Pull the handle
Open the tailgate slowly
Tailgate  will  open  slowly  due  to
damper.
The  support  cables  will  hold  the
tailgate horizontal.
Lift and closing the tailgate
After closing the tailgate, try pulling
it  toward  you  to  make  sure  it  is
securely locked.
The  tailgate  can  be  opened  using the  tailgate  handle.  The  tail-
gate can be locked/ unlocked using a key.
Locking/unlocking the tailgate
1
2
Opening/closing the tailgate
1
2
3 
     
        
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Operation of each component
Smart key system
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 120)
● Starts the engine ( P.   2 0 4 )
■Antenna location
: If equipped
The  following  operations  can  be  performed  simply  by  carrying
the  electronic  key  on  your  person,  for  example  in  your  pocket.
The driver should always ca rry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin1
2 
     
        
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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A  combination  of  exterior  and  interior  alarms  as  well  as  warnin g  messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and  accidents  resulting  from  erroneous  operation.  Take  appropriate  mea-
sures  in  response  to  any  warning  message  on  the  multi-information  display.
( P. 489) 
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The  system  can  be  operated
when  the  electronic  key  is  within
about  2.3  ft.  (0.7  m)  either  of  the
outside  front  door  handles.  (Only
the door detecting the key can be
operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds An  attempt  was  made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close  all  of  the  doors
and  lock  the  doors
again.
Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds An  attempt  was  made
to  lock  the  doors  using
the  smart  key  system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  vehicle
and  lock  the  doors
again.
An  attempt  was  made
to  lock  either  front  door
by  opening  a  door  and
putting  the  inside  lock
button  into  the  lock
position,  then  closing
the  door  by  pulling  on
the outside door handle
with  the  electronic  key
still inside the vehicle. 
     
        
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Operation of each component■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key  battery  and  the  battery  from  being  discharged  while  the  veh icle is not in
operation for a long time.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6  ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer , the doors
cannot  be  unlocked  at  any  door  except  the  driver’s  door.  In  thi s  case,  take
hold  of  the  driver’s  door  handle,  or  use  the  wireless  remote  co ntrol  or  the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
The system will resume operation when
● The  vehicle  is  locked  using  the  door  handle  lock  switch  when  ca rrying  the
electronic key on your person.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote contro l. (P. 119)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 528)
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized  by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Interior  alarm  sounds
continuously
An  attempt  was  made
to  open  the  door  and
exit  the  vehicle  when
the  shift  lever  was  not
in P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
The  engine  switch  was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode  while  the  driver’s
door  was  open  (or  the
driver’s  door  was
opened  while  the
engine  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode). Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  close  the
driver’s door.
Press    twice  while  pressing  and
holding  . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While  the  battery-saving  mode  is  set,  the
smart  key  system  cannot  be  used.  To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure 
     
        
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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 528)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other
wireless communication device
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  th e  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
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices 
     
        
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Operation of each component
■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 unl ocked.
• The  electronic  key  is  on  the  instrument  panel  or  floor,  or  in  the  console
box or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch mo des are
changed.
● 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 w ave 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, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting  the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be  possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The  doors  may  unlock  or  lock  if  a  large  amount  of  water  splashes  on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  lo cked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If  the  wireless  remote  control  is  used  to  lock  the  doors  when  t he  electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  m ay  not  be
unlocked  by  the  entry  function.  (Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  to  unlock
the doors.)
● Touching  the  door  lock  or  unlock  sensor  while wearing  gloves  ma y  prevent
lock  or  unlock  operation.  Remove  the  gloves  and  touch  the  lock  sensor
again.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition 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 with in the  effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place  the  electronic  key  in  a  location  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  awa y  from  the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  s mart  key
system. ( P. 133)
● If  the  electronic  key  is  inside  the  vehicle  and  a  door  handle  b ecomes  wet
during  a  car  wash,  a  message  may  be  shown  on  the  multi-informat ion  dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off t he alarm, lock
all the doors.