
506What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 191)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 191)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 447)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 194)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 196)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 104)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 197)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 446)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 447)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 443)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 443)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal

508What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
( P. 415)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 203)
●
The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? ( P. 96, 114)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P. 412,
421)
●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. 412.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 412, 421.
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

510
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 278, 284Air conditioning filter ............. 375
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light ......................... 413
Active head restraints ............. 120
Active traction control ............ 239
Air conditioning filter .............. 375
Air conditioning
system ............................ 278, 284 Air conditioning filter ............. 375
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 413
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 35 Alarm .......................................... 72
Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer .................... 412
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 103
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light......................... 413
Armrest..................................... 318
Assist grip ................................ 319
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 241
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 284
Automatic light control
system.................................... 204
Automatic running boards ..... 111
Automatic transmission ......... 199 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 443
S mode ................................. 200
AUX port*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 300
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

511Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Back doorBack door.............................. 114
Back window ......................... 148
Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 395
Wattage ................................ 465
Back window ............................ 148
Battery ...................................... 359 Battery checking ................... 359
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 447
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 268
Warning light ......................... 412
Bottle holders .......................... 302
Brake Fluid ...................................... 356
Parking brake........................ 203
Warning light ......................... 412
Brake assist ............................. 259
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 82 Care .................................. 334, 336
Aluminum wheels ................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior .................................. 336
Seat belts.............................. 337
Cargo capacity......................... 173
Cargo hooks ............................ 303
Cargo net hooks ...................... 304
Center differential lock ........... 235
Chains ...................................... 270
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
BC

514Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Flat tire...................................... 428
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 463
Brake .................................... 463
Power steering ...................... 464
Washer ................................. 362
Fog lights ................................. 210 Replacing light bulbs............. 383
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 465
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 231, 235
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 294
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 336
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Front side marker lights.......... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Wattage ................................ 465 Front turn signal lights ........... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 388
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 465
Fuel ........................................... 218
Capacity................................ 458
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 411
Information............................ 466
Refueling .............................. 218
Type.............................. 218, 458
Warning light......................... 414
Fuel filler door ......................... 218 Refueling .............................. 218
Fuel pump shut off system..... 411
Fuses ........................................ 380
Garage door opener ................ 320
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks.................. 306
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518Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Parking brake ........................... 203Operation .............................. 203
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 412
Parking lights ........................... 204 Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 388
Wattage ................................ 465
Pen holder ................................ 301
Personal lights ......................... 294
Power back window ................ 148 Jam protection function......... 150
Operation .............................. 148
Power outlets ................... 311, 316
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 358
Warning light ......................... 414
Power windows........................ 145 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 147
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145 Radiator .................................... 355
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 243
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 122
Folding down ........ 124, 126, 128
Rear step bumper .................... 115
Rear turn signal lights ............ 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 465
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window ............................ 148
Rear window defoggers....................... 280, 286
Rear window wiper .................. 215
Refueling .................................. 218
Capacity................................ 458
Fuel types ............................. 458
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 220
Replacing Fuses .................................... 380
Key battery ........................... 377
Light bulbs ............................ 383
Tires...................................... 428
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 490
Reset the maintenance data ... 340
Roof luggage carrier ............... 168
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523Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 412
Downshifting ......................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Key reminder ........ 192, 416, 424
Open door ............................. 414
Open moon roof reminder..... 416
Seat belt reminder ................ 415
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 413
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 414
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 414
Charging system ................... 412
Cruise control........................ 413
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 413
KDSS .................................... 414
Low engine oil pressure ........ 412
Low fuel level ........................ 414
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 414
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 412
Master warning light...... 415, 421
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 414
Open door ............................. 414
Power steering ...................... 414
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 413
Seat belt reminder light ......... 415
Slip indicator ......................... 413
SRS ...................................... 413
Tire pressure......................... 415
Unengaged “Park” ................ 414 Warning messages.................. 421
Washer ..................................... 212
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 212, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 173
Load limits ............................ 173
Weight .................................. 456
Wheels ...................................... 372 Replacing wheels ................. 372
Size....................................... 464
Window glasses ...................... 145
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145 Power back window .............. 148
Power windows..................... 145
Rear window defogger ..................... 280, 286
Washer ......................... 212, 215
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 280, 287
Windshield wipers ........... 212, 215 Intermittent wiper .................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 91 Locking/Unlocking .................. 96
Replacing the battery............ 377
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.