2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER power steering

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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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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator
1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Automatic running boards switch1
Power outlet main switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Accessory meter
1/Outside temperature display
Audio system2/navigation system2
Ignition switch (standard key)1/“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
AUX/USB port
2
Seat heater1/ventilator switches1
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Center console box
Power outlet
Front-wheel drive control lever1
Front-wheel drive control switch1/Four-wheel drive control switch1
Steering wheel audio controls2
Voice command button2
Telephone switches2
“DISP” switch
Cruise control
Seat heater switch
1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Manual Air Conditioning Automatic Air Conditioning
Part-time 4WD
Part-time 4WD/full-time 4WD

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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
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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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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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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed
below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N”
position, then move the
lever to “L4.”
High speed
(center differential locked)
Low speed
(center differential locked)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position,
then push and turn to “L4L.”
Push “UNLOCK” button and then
push and turn the selector. Push “UNLOCK” button and then
push and turn the selector.
H4L
L4L
Part-time four-wheel drive models
Neutral
High speed
H4F
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Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seatPower seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seats
Type AVehicles without third row seats
Type B

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28 There are two types of Toyota floor mats: carpeted and all-weather. Each vehicle
has model-specific floor mats. Installation is easy.
To keep your floor mat properly positioned, follow these steps:
•
Only use floor mats designed for your specific model.
• Use only one floor mat at a time, using the retaining hooks to keep the mat in
place.
• Install floor mats right side up.
Floor mat installation
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
Smart Stop Technology automatically reduces engine power when the accelerator
and brake pedals are pressed simultaneously under certain conditions.
SST engages when the accelerator is depressed first and the brakes are applied
firmly for longer than one-half second at speeds greater than five miles per hour.
SST doesn’t engage if the brake pedal is depressed before the accelerator pedal,
allowing vehicles to start on a steep hill and safely accelerate without rolling
backward.
Smart Stop Technology (SST)Star Safety SystemTM
VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power and
applying brake force to selected wheels.
Toyota’s VSC monitors steering angle and the direction your vehicle is traveling.
When it senses that the front or rear wheels begin to lose traction, VSC reduces
engine power and applies braking to selected wheels. This helps restore traction
and vehicle control.
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
ABS helps prevent brakes from locking up by “pulsing” brake pressure to each
wheel. This limits brake lockup and helps provide directional control for the
current road conditions.
Toyota’s ABS sensors detect which wheels are locking up and limits wheel lockup
by “pulsing” each wheel’s brakes independently. Pulsing releases brake pressure
repeatedly for fractions of a second. This helps the tires attain the traction that
current road conditions will allow, helping you to stay in directional control.
Brake Assist (BA)
Brake Assist is designed to detect sudden or “panic” braking, and then add braking
pressure to help decrease the vehicle’s stopping distance. When there’s only a
split second to react, Brake Assist can add additional brake pressure more quickly
than just the driver alone can. VSC helps prevent loss of traction during cornering by reducing engine power, and
Traction Control helps maintain traction on loose gravel and wet, icy, or uneven
surfaces by applying brake force to the spinning wheel(s).
Toyota’s TRAC sensors are activated when one of the drive wheels starts to slip.
TRAC limits engine output and applies the brakes to the spinning wheel. This
transfers power to the wheels that still have traction to help keep you on track.
Traction Control (TRAC)
Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
Toyota’s ABS technology has Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to help
maintain control and balance when braking. Abrupt stops can cause a vehicle
to tilt forward, reducing the braking power of the rear wheels. EBD responds to
sudden stops by redistributing brake force to enhance the braking effectiveness of
all four wheels. All new Toyota vehicles come standard with the Star Safety System
TM, which
combines Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock
Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA)
and Smart Stop Technology (SST).
Always align the Δ marks