
4287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with ice The site of the malfunction flashes and stays
on.
A buzzer will sound for several seconds and
this warning message will disappear after sev-
eral seconds.
If the engine switch is turned to a mode other
than IGNITION ON mode and then back to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
Clean the sensor.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the maintenance data has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the maintenance data after the
maintenance is performed ( P. 348)
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4297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once The electronic key is not
detected when an attempt is
made to start the engine.
Start the engine with the
electronic key present.
Once3
times
The electronic key was carried
outside the vehicle and a door
other than the driver’s door was
opened and closed while the
engine switch was in a mode
other than off.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Turn the engine switch off
or bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(5-
sec-
onds)An attempt was made to exit
the vehicle with the electronic
key and lock the doors without
first turning the engine switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
Once
An attempt was made to drive
when the regular key was not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm that the elec-
tronic key is inside the
vehicle.
Con-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door was opened
while any shift lever other than
P was selected without turning
off the engine switch.
Shift the shift lever to P.
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4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ous
The driver’s door was opened
and closed while the electronic
key was not in the vehicle, the
shift lever was not in P and the
engine switch was not turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring the electronic key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was made to lock
the doors using the smart entry
& start system while the elec-
tronic key was still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Con-
tinu-
ous
An attempt was made to lock
either front door by opening a
door and putting the inside lock
button into the lock position,
then closing the door by pulling
on the outside door handle with
the electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve the electronic key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
• When the doors were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch was pressed, the
electronic key could not be
detected in the vehicle.
• The electronic key could not be detected in the vehi-
cle even after the engine
switch was pressed two
consecutive times.
Touch the electronic key to
the engine switch while
depressing the brake
pedal.
Interior
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buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
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512What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 421)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 204)
●
The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? ( P. 100, 117)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P. 418,
426)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 72)
To stop the alarm, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 418.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 418, 426.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played

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

517Alphabetical index
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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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521Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 353
General maintenance ........... 349
Maintenance data ................. 460
Maintenance requirements ... 347
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 348
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 418
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 280
Master warning light................ 426
Meter ........................................... 81 Accessory meter ..................... 89
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 282, 288
Outside rear view mirrors...... 146
Vanity mirrors........................ 310
Moon roof ................................. 155
Jam protection function......... 156
Operation .............................. 155
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 260
Multi-terrain Select .................. 253 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution
s ............... 273
Oil Engine oil .............................. 359
Opener
Back door ............................. 118
Hood ..................................... 356
Outer foot lights ...................... 295
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 146
Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 282, 288
Outside temperature display.................................... 312
Overhead console ................... 302
Overheating, Engine ............... 455
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.