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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new 4Runner.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner
operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2014
4RunnerINDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6Smart Key system1 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9Automatic running boards 19
Automatic Transmission 9
Clock 14
Cruise control 17
Entune™ Audio Plus 21
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 19
USB/AUX port 23
Light control-Instrument panel 15Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof1 14Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 24
Power outlets-120V AC 23
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat ventilators/heaters 18
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Returning third row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
Traffic 22
VSC OFF button 15
Weather 22
Windows1 14
Window-Back window1 15Windshield wipers & washers 17 Door locks 25
Doors-Child safety locks 26
Floor mat installation 29
Seat belts 25
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 25
Spare tire & tools 27
Star Safety System
TM 28-29Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 26
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Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Shift position and shift range
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Multi-information display
Service indicator and reminder
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1
Indicator symbols
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)Crawl Control indicator
1
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator4
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-1, 2014 Owner’s Manual.
Multi-terrain select indicator
Low fuel level warning Rear differential lock indicator Active traction control indicator
Brake system warning
1
Power steering system warning1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System indicator1
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Unengaged Park warning light
Smart Key system warning
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Automatic running boards indicator1
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Fuel tank door and cap
PullStore
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must be
in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Open
Push
Push
Green indicator ON
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Touch
Grasp
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Windshield and back window
washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull
Push lever to the
left and raise hood
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Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again
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NOTE: Designed for car accessories. Ignition switch/“ENGINE START STOP” switch
must be in the “ACC” or “ON” position to be used.
Power outlets-12V DC
Center panel
Luggage compartment
(with the 120V AC outlet)
Console box
Luggage compartment
(without the 120V AC outlet)
Outside
Inside
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Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor
Push up or squeeze lock
release to lower
If belt is fully extended, then retracted even slightly, it cannot be re-extended
beyond that point, unless fully retracted again. This feature is used to help hold
child restraint systems securely.
To find more information about seat belts, and how to install a child restraint
system, refer to the Owner’s Manual.
Keep as low on
hips as possible
Take up slack
Too high
Seat belts
Door locks
Unlock
Lock
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If tire pressure becomes critically low on any of the tires, “” indicator light
will come on. Correctly adjusting tire inflation will turn off the light after a
few minutes. If the light does not turn off, have the system checked by your
Toyota dealer.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Moving the lever downward will allow the door to be opened only from the outside.
Doors-Child safety locks
Rear door
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning)
SystemSpare tire & tools
Tool location
Removing the spare tire
(1) Assemble the jack handle.
(2) Insert the jack handle end through the opening in the bumper, and into the
lowering screw.
(3) Turn the jack handle counterclockwise.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for tire changing and jack positioning procedures.
(1)
(2)(3)
Tool bag
Jack
Spare tire
Unlock
Lock