Toyota 4Runner 2023 Opening, closing the windows and moon room

The 2023 Toyota 4Runner’s windows and available moonroof, which make the driving experience better, blend the outside world with the comfort of the car’s interior. Power windows that can be operated with just one touch make it easy for riders to control ventilation and natural light. When the moonroof is installed, it gives a wide view of the sky above and can be opened with a simple touch to let in fresh air and give the car a “open-sky” feel. Features like pinch protection and kid safety locks give all occupants peace of mind and the best possible protection. The windows and moonroof of the 4Runner not only improve the driving experience by letting in fresh air and light or framing beautiful views, but they also show how committed Toyota is to combining practicality and style in its famous SUV.

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Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches. Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

1. Closing
2. One-touch closing*
3. Opening
4. One-touch opening*

To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction

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Window lock switch

Press the switch to lock the passenger window switches and back window switch. Use this switch to prevent children from accidentally opening or closing a passenger window

The power windows can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

Operating the power windows after turning the engine off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

Jam protection function
If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is opened slightly.

Catch protection function
If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window is opening, window movement is stopped.

When the window cannot be opened or closed

• When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the following operations with the power window switch of that door.
• Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction so that the door window can be opened and closed.
• If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

1. Turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode.
2. Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction and completely close the door window.
3. Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approximately 6 seconds or more.
4. Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direction. After the door window is completely opened, continue holding the switch for an additional 1 second or more.
5. Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approximately 4 seconds or more.
6. Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Door lock linked window operation

• The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.*
• The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.*

These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Customization
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.

WARNING

• Observe the following precautions.
• Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

Closing the windows

• The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use the window lock switch. 
• Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
• When using the key or mechanical key and operating the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the window. Also do not let a child operate window by the key or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.
• When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

Jam protection function

• Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
• The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your body jammed in the window.

Catch protection function

• Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the catch protection function.
• The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your body or clothing caught in the window.

Power back window

Opening and closing procedures

From inside the vehicle

1. Closing
2. One-touch closing*
3. Opening
4. One-touch opening*

To stop the window partway, operate the switch in the opposite direction.

From outside the vehicle

1. Opening (push and hold)
2. Closing (push and hold)

This operation can only be performed when the electronic key is within the detection range.

• The power back window can be operated from inside the vehicle when The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
  • The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is working, but the wiper stops working until the window is closed again. If the power back window is not fully closed, the rear window wiper, washer, and defogger will not work.
  • If the back door is not fully closed, the power back window cannot be opened using the switch located in the cabin. (It is still possible to close the window.)
  • If the back door is opened while the power back window is opening or closing, window operation will stop.
• The power back window can be operated from outside the vehicle when
  • The engine switch is off.
  • The back door is closed.
• Operating the power back window from inside the vehicle after turning the engine off
  • The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
• Jam protection function
  • If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame, window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
• When the power back window does not close normally
  • If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot be closed, perform the following operations using the power back window switch.
• After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
• If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation explained above, initialize the function by performing the following procedure.

1. Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position. Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the window has closed.
2. Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch opening position. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has opened completely.
3. Hold the power back window switch in the one-touch closing position once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the window has closed.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the beginning. If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Customization
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.

WARNING

• bserve the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
• Caution while driving
• Keep the back door and back window closed while driving. If the back door or the back window is left open, the back door may hit nearby objects while driving or luggage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a serious health hazard. Make sure to close the back door and back window before driving.
• Closing the power back window
• The driver is responsible for power back window opening and closing operations. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power back window. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the power back window.
• Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.
• When using the wireless remote control or key and operating the power back window, operate the power back window after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the power back window. Also, do not let a child operate power back window by the wireless remote control or key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power back window.
• When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
• Jam protection function
• Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
• The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the window fully closes.

2023 Toyota 4Runner Specs, Price, Features and Mileage 

Moon roof

Opening and closing

Opens the moon roof*
The moon roof stops slightly before the fully open position to reduce wind noise. Press the switch again to fully open the moon roof.
Closes the moon roof*
ightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.

Tilting up and down

1. Tilts the moon roof up*
2. Tilts the moon roof down*

*: Lightly press either way of the moon roof switch to stop the moon roof partway.

• The moon roof can be operated when
  • The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
• Operating the moon roof after turning the engine off
  • The moon roof can be operated for approximately 45 seconds after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. It cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
• Jam protection function
  • If an object is detected between the moon roof and the frame while the moon roof is closing or tilting down, travel is stopped and the moon roof opens slightly.
• To reduce moon roof wind noise
  • When the moon roof is opened automatically, it will stop slightly before the fully open position. Driving with the moon roof in this position can help reduce wind noise.
• Sunshade
  • The sunshade can be opened and closed manually. However, the sunshade will open automatically when the moon roof is opened.

When the moon roof does not close normally

Perform the following procedure:

• If the moon roof closes but then re-opens slightly
  1. Stop the vehicle.
  2. Press and hold the “SLIDE (open/close)” switch in the close position.*1 The moon roof will close, reopen and pause for approximately 10 seconds.* 2 Then it will close again, tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
  3. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.
• If the moon roof tilts down but then tilts back up
  1. Stop the vehicle.
  2. Press and hold the “UP” switch*1 until the moon roof moves into the tilt up position and stops.
  3. Release the “UP” switch once and then press and hold the “UP” switch again.*1 The moon roof will pause for approximately 10 seconds in the tilt up position.* 2 Then it will adjust slightly and pause for approximately 1 second. Finally, it will tilt down, open and close.
  4. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.
     1. *1: If the switch is released at the incorrect time, the procedure will have to be performed again from the beginning.
     2. *2: If the switch is released after the above-mentioned 10-second pause, automatic operation will be disabled. In that case, press and hold the “UP” or “DOWN” switch, and the moon roof will tilt up and pause for approximately 1 second. Then it will tilt down, open and close. Check to make sure that the moon roof is completely closed and then release the switch.

If the moon roof does not fully close even after performing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

Moon roof open reminder function

An alarm will sound when the driver’s door is opened with the moon roof not fully closed and the engine switch off.

Door lock linked moon roof operation

• The moon roof can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical key.*
• The moon roof can be opened using the wireless remote control.*
• These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.

WARNING

• Observe the following precautions.
• Failure to do so may cause death or serious injury.

Opening the moon roof

• Do not allow any passengers to put their hands or heads outside the vehicle while it is moving.
• Do not sit on top of the moon roof.

Closing the moon roof

• The driver is responsible for moon roof opening and closing operations. In order to prevent accidental operation, especially by a child, do not let a child operate the moon roof. It is possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in the moon roof.
• Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body in a position where it could be caught when the moon roof is being operated.
• When using the key or mechanical key and operating the moon roof, operate the moon roof after checking to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the moon roof. Also, do not let a child operate the moon roof by the key or mechanical key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the moonroof.
• When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operations, due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

Jam protection function

• Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection function.
• The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just before the moon roof fully closes.

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