2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER cruise control

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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2244-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
● Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
● Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■ Automatic cruise co ntrol cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
● The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or more after operating the
front-wheel drive control switch (part-time 4WD models) or the four-wheel
drive control switch (full-time 4WD models).
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2254-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

4197-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicat or light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

516Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 119
Battery precautions ....... 368, 454
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 158
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 103
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 387
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 293
Child-protectors....................... 103
Cleaning ........................... 342, 344 Aluminum wheels.................. 342
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Clock ......................................... 311
Compass .................................. 335
Condenser ................................ 363
Console box ............................. 299
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 455
Crawl Control ........................... 250
Cruise control .......................... 222
Cup holders.............................. 300
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485 Daytime running light
system.................................... 209
Defogger Front windshield ................... 288
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 282, 288
Rear window ................. 282, 288
Dimension ................................ 460
Dinghy towing.......................... 191
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information................. 83, 90
Warning message................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 353
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 469
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 104
Back door ............................. 117
Door windows ....................... 148
Door lock ...................... 102, 118
Open door warning buzzer ... 109
Open door warning light ....... 420
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 146
Rear door child-protector ...... 103
Side doors ............................ 100
Downhill assist control system.................................... 247
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 135
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips.......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 260
Off-road precautions ............. 273
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 269D

524Alphabetical index
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Side mirrors ............................. 146Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Side turn signal lights ............. 203
Smart key system .................... 107 Antenna location ................... 107
Entry functions ...................... 100
Starting the engine................ 195
Snow tires ................................ 272
Slide deck ................................. 308
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 460
Speedometer .............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 197 Column lock release ............. 198
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 142
Adjustment ............................ 142
Storage feature ........................ 298
Storage precautions ................ 173 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
Sun visors ................................ 310
Switches Compass switch ................... 335
Cruise control switch ............ 222
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches................ 102
Driving position memory switches ............................. 135
Emergency flashers switch ... 408
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Garage door opener switches ............................. 323
Ignition switch ............... 192, 195
Light switches ....................... 205
Moon roof switches............... 155
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 146
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Power door lock switch ......... 102
Power window switches........ 148
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 216

527Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 418
Downshifting ......................... 202
Intuitive parking assist .......... 226
Key reminder ........ 193, 422, 429
Open door ............................. 420
Open moon roof reminder..... 422
Seat belt reminder ................ 421
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 419
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 420
Brake system ....... ................. 418
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 420
Charging system ................... 418
Cruise control........................ 419
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 419
KDSS .................................... 420
Low engine oil pressure ........ 418
Low fuel level ........................ 420
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 420
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 418
Master warning light...... 421, 426
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 420
Open door ............................. 420
Power steering ...................... 420
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator ......................... 419
SRS ...................................... 419
Tire pressure......................... 421
Unengaged “Park” ................ 420 Warning messages.................. 426
Washer ..................................... 213
Checking............................... 370
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Switch ........................... 213, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 342
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 175
Load limits ............................ 175
Weight .................................. 460
Wheels ...................................... 380 Replacing wheels ................. 380
Size....................................... 468
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power back window .............. 151
Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger ..................... 282, 288
Washer ......................... 213, 216
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 282, 289
Windshield wipers ........... 213, 216 Intermittent wiper .................. 213
Winter driving tips ................... 269
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 95 Locking/Unlocking ................ 100
Replacing the battery............ 385
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.