Unlocking and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors.
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
Door lock switch
Inside lock buttons
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in accessory or ignition on mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
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 systems
The following functions can be set or canceled: for instructions on customizing, refer to p. 687.
Function | Operation |
Speed linked door locking function (vehicles with a smart key system) | All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. |
Shift position linked door locking function | All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to position other than p. |
Shift position linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to p. |
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened. |
When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key
The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key.
If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.G. Unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
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 throwing out of the vehicle, resulting 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.
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Back door opener
Vehicles without a power
back door
Raise the back door while
pressing up the back door
opener switch.
Vehicles with a power back
door
When the back door is
unlocked: press the back door
opener switch.
When the back door is locked
(vehicles with a smart key ...
Differential case
Components
Disassembly
Remove front differential ring gear
Place the matchmarks on the ring gear and
differential case.
Remove the 14 bolts.
Using a plastic-faced hammer, tap on the ring gear
to remove it from the case.
Remove front differential case ...
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*: Unladen vehicle
Vehicle identification
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number (vin) is the legal identifier for
your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your
toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicl ...