Before driving

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

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The following functions can be set or canceled:


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 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 positions corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown in the following table.

Use the same procedure to cancel the function.


When the setting or canceling operation 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.

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.

(Customizable features )

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 before driving. • Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehicle and it may result in death or serious injury. 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 seats.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.