4runner doesn't or does have these features?

[sf jakey]

Buy the Carista module and app and you can change it all yourself whenever you like. Works great

 

[dsimonl]

Buy the Carista module and app and you can change it all yourself whenever you like. Works great

This. It was the first thing I did. Programmed all locks to unlock with one press of the button

 

[Vettethret]

Buy the Carista module and app and you can change it all yourself whenever you like. Works great

Excellent, Ill take a look at that online. Thanks

 

[Vettethret]

This. It was the first thing I did. Programmed all locks to unlock with one press of the button

Great, where did you buy yours from?

 

[cjacob316]

I think I am more used to it than anything, I cant remember any of my cars not having this feature. Again, if the wife is by herself more illumination is better. Not a deal breaker, I still love the rig, but something I did expect on a 42k vehicle. The reason I posted this thread is I didnt know if I was overlooking something in the manual. It looks like it doesnt have the approach lights and is not able to unlock in one swipe. So now its on to the lift and Icon Stage 5, cant wait to hit the malls!:happy:

It's funny you want lights for safety, but want to disable the safety feature with the unlock button. The first push only unlocks driver door in case there is someone hiding on the passenger side. This is a safety feature that multiple auto makers have been using since at least 2000. There were actually issues with people unlocking the whole car and criminals slipping into the car with the owner. Now for the headlights. If you are walking toward the car from the front, the headlights coming on not only will just light you up, but will darken all objects around the headlights making it more difficult for you to see anything near your car. If you want your vehicle to be well lit, park in a well lit area.

 

[Paragon1]

I have the Fyre fly 12 piece kit sitting in the garage (3014 series). But it looks like I still need to get the vanity LED's and the outside side mirrors since the kit didnt come with those, I will be making that call today.

theres a good set you can buy at your local auto shop made by sylvania. they;re smaller than the standard LED's but just as bright. made by sylvania

 

[Vettethret]

theres a good set you can buy at your local auto shop made by sylvania. they;re smaller than the standard LED's but just as bright. made by sylvania

I actually called up Fyre Fly today and got the reverse lights, Visor and Side mirror lights. Alan double checked everything for me. Great customer service and fair pries. I went with the 1310's.

 

[Ocon07]

Dealer can program your locks. I have a 2015 limited and first thing I had them do was change the door lock setting where I put my hand on the door it unlocks all the doors, instead of just the drivers door. Yes there are some safety issues with that but at least your passengers won't try to rip the door off to get it. No idea if this will cost anything since my bro is a service manger I don't always pay for the little stuff.

Also if you leave the lights on and hit lock twice on your fob the lights will turn off.

 

[Blitzkrieg]

[MENTION=96008]Engineer[/MENTION]1 - all yours. Ripe and I pissed enough people off at work today.

 

[TK-422]

This was posted here last year but I didn't find it. It is a nice video on how to change most of the lights to LEDs. The mirror part is helpful if you haven't pulled one apart before. It starts at 9:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O30-rctTDA

 

[Saker]

This may help as well:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/162994-2014-side-mirror-bulb-access.html

Start at post # 20 for easy access to your puddle light bulbs.

 

[dsimonl]

Great, where did you buy yours from?

Carista is an app you buy for your phone/ipad. I use it with a cheap OB2 interface from Amazon. The one I got was Veepeak Mini WiFi OBD2 OBDII. The Carista version you buy on Amazon is excellent as well, but costs a bit more.

 

[Vettethret]

This was posted here last year but I didn't find it. It is a nice video on how to change most of the lights to LEDs. The mirror part is helpful if you haven't pulled one apart before. It starts at 9:00.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O30-rctTDA

Excellent, thank you.

 

[Vettethret]

This may help as well:

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/162994-2014-side-mirror-bulb-access.html

Start at post # 20 for easy access to your puddle light bulbs.

Great, thanks for all your help Saker.

 

[flyinhawaiian01]

For your headlight request, IIRC, the headlights, if left on, will turn off automatically after a specified time. They will come back on when the car is disarmed.

I don't recall if the headlights need to be on before you park the vehicle for this function to activate or not, but I do know that my headlights came on once when I disarmed the vehicle. Just tested it while it was parked and the lights stayed on for over 5 minutes before I just went back out and turned them off manually. FYI, I just turned them on in the garage and armed then walked away, which is why I think you need to have them on prior to parking the car and not just turn them on after you've exited the car.

If that doesn't work for you, then there's always one other option, and that's to install an aftermarket alarm and just do away with the oem keyfob altogether. A good alarm shop can install relays and diodes to have the lights on function how you want it to. They can even get really fancy and have that function only when its dark outside!

 

[Vettethret]

For your headlight request, IIRC, the headlights, if left on, will turn off automatically after a specified time. They will come back on when the car is disarmed.

I don't recall if the headlights need to be on before you park the vehicle for this function to activate or not, but I do know that my headlights came on once when I disarmed the vehicle. Just tested it while it was parked and the lights stayed on for over 5 minutes before I just went back out and turned them off manually. FYI, I just turned them on in the garage and armed then walked away, which is why I think you need to have them on prior to parking the car and not just turn them on after you've exited the car.

If that doesn't work for you, then there's always one other option, and that's to install an aftermarket alarm and just do away with the oem keyfob altogether. A good alarm shop can install relays and diodes to have the lights on function how you want it to. They can even get really fancy and have that function only when its dark outside!

I actually tied that. Left them on when I turned the 4runner off and then locked it. Hit unlock and the headlights never came on. I am going to look into the option above. But the aftermarket alarm isn't a bad idea either. Ill soon have 12k into it so its probably a good idea to have an aftermarket alarm with Kill Switch.

 

[Sgt. Rock]

I don't mind the lock confirmation, but can do without the unlock noise. I can't find anything in the manual for my '11 4runner about quieting the lock tones. Can this mod be done at home or does it require special equipment?

 

[dsimonl]

Lock volume is one of the programmable features. Here are my Carista options:

Doors / Windows / Remote

Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO

Beep when locking/unlocking with remote
*YES* / NO

Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote
OFF / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / *MAX*

Beep when opening/closing windows with remote
*YES* / NO

Warn when door can't be locked with remote because it's open
*YES* / NO

Panic function on remote
*ENABLED* / DISABLED

Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door
*YES* / NO

Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don't open a door within…
30 SECONDS / *60 SECONDS* / 120 SECONDS

Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button)
*DRIVER'S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND* / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS

Auto-lock doors when moving
ON / *OFF*

Lock doors when shifting into gear
*ON* / OFF

Unlock doors when shifting into park (P)
*ON* / OFF

Unlock all doors when driver's door is opened
ON / *OFF*

After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…
0.5 SECONDS / 1.5 SECONDS / *2.5 SECONDS* / 5 SECONDS

Smart key location to start car
FRONT SEATS / *ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE*

Open trunk via smart access button
DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / *LONG PRESS*

Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / *OFF*

Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock
ON / *OFF*

Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
ON / *OFF*



Instruments / Display / Dings

Display units
KM/L / *MPG (US)*

Seat belt warning ding (driver)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED

Seat belt warning ding (front passenger)
*ENABLED* / DISABLED

Remote low battery warning
*ON* / OFF

ECO Drive indicator zone
*ON* / OFF



Lights

Coming-home lights duration
OFF / *30 SECONDS* / 60 SECONDS / 90 SECONDS

Auto headlights activation threshold
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST

Instrument lights dimming sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST

Instrument lights restoring sensitivity
DARKEST / DARKER / *NORMAL* / LIGHTER / LIGHTEST

Dim interior lights after…
7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS

Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine
*YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors
*YES* / NO

Turn on interior lights when smart key in range
*YES* / NO

Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO

Center console spotlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving)
*YES* / NO

Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P)
*YES* / NO

Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when smart key in range
*YES* / NO

Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via remote
*YES* / NO

Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) when doors unlocked via interior switch
*YES* / NO

Turn on exterior footlight (on side mirror) for…
OFF / 7 SECONDS / *15 SECONDS* / 30 SECONDS

Interior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED

Exterior light control
*ENABLED* / DISABLED



Heater & A/C

Temperature dial calibration
-2°C / -1°C / *NORMAL* / +1°C / +2°C

Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on
*YES* / NO

Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed)
*YES* / NO

Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed
*YES* / NO

Beep when HVAC buttons are pressed
*YES* / NO

Also blow to feet in "face" mode
*YES* / NO

 

[Sgt. Rock]

Lots of options. Can I do them myself or do I have to pay the dealer?