2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER traction control

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing.................... 191
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 192
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 195
Automatic transmission ..... 200
Turn signal lever................ 203
Parking brake .................... 204
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 205
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 213
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 219 4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Cruise control .................... 222
Intuitive parking assist ....... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 232
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) .... 236
Active traction control system ............................. 240
AUTO LSD system ............ 242
Rear differential lock system ............................. 244
Downhill assist control system ............................. 247
Crawl Control ..................... 250
Multi-terrain Select............. 253
Driving assist systems ....... 260
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 269
Off-road precautions .......... 273
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain
explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt
pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be
sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner
removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer
before you scrap your vehicle.
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlor-
ate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-
nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote con-
trol batteries.
Scrapping of your Toyota
Perchlorate Material
CAUTION
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General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehi-
cle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and
reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other
drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that
distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or
reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you,
your occupants or others.
■ General precaution regard ing children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to
have or use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral.
There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with
the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition,
heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal
to children.

22Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)Inside rear view mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 144
Sun visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
Vanity mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 310
Interior light
*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Personal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
Moon roof switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
“SOS” button
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Garage door opener switches
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 323
Microphone
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Assist grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 322
Active traction control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
VSC off switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 262
DAC switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 247
Rear differential lock switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 244
Crawl Control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 250
Multi-terrain Select switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 253
Auxiliary box
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 302
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing ................... 191
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 192
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 195
Automatic transmission ..... 200
Turn signal lever................ 203
Parking brake .................... 204
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 205
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 213
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 219
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 222
Intuitive parking assist....... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 232
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 236
Active traction control system ............................ 240
AUTO LSD system............ 242
Rear differential lock system ............................ 244
Downhill assist control system ............................ 247
Crawl Control .................... 250
Multi-terrain Select ............ 253
Driving assist systems ...... 260
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 269
Off-road precautions ......... 273

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The four-wheel drive indicator comes on when H4, N or L4 mode is
selected. H2 (high speed position, two-wheel drive)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives
greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4 (high speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-road,
icy or snow-covered roads. This position provides greater traction than
two-wheel drive.
N (neutral position)
No power is delivered to the wheels. The vehicle must be stopped.
L4 (low speed position, four-wheel drive)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or
deep snow.
Four-wheel drive indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Four-wheel drive system (par t-time 4WD
models)
Use the front-wheel drive control lever or switch to select the fol-
lowing transfer modes:
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H4F (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This position gives
greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4L (high speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide, like off-road,
icy or snow-covered roads.
L4L (low speed position, center differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4L” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in sand, mud or
deep snow.
Center differential lock indicator
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)
Use the four-wheel drive control switch to select the following
transfer modes:
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If the low speed four-wheel drive indicator continues to flash and a
buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle com-
pletely, shift the shift lever to N and make sure that the indicator stops flash-
ing.
■ If the low speed four-wheel drive indi cator or the center differential lock
indicator flashes rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
CAUTION
■ Operating the four-wheel drive control switch
Never operate the four-wheel drive control switch if the wheels have lost
traction. Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious
injury.
Stop the wheels from slipping or spinning before operating the switch.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the center differential
● For normal driving on dry and hard surface roads, unlock the center differ-
ential.
● Unlock the center differential after the wheels are out of the ditch or off the
slippery or bumpy surface.
● Do not lock or unlock the center differential when the vehicle is turning or
when its wheels are spinning freely off the ground.

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System operation
Part-time 4WD models:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and shift the front-wheel
drive control lever into L4.
Full-time 4WD models:
Stop the vehicle, shift the shift lever to N and then push and turn
the four-wheel drive control switch to L4L.
Press the “A-TRAC” switch to
activate the system.
At this time, the “A-TRAC” indi-
cator will come on.
To cancel the system, push the
switch again.
Active traction control system
: If equipped
The active traction control system automatically helps prevent
the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or acceler-
ated on slippery road surfaces.
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