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505What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 99)
The rear door cannot be opened
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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
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507What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 192)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 197)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 145)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 196)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl ose by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)
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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
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509What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 428)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 453)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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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
A
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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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
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512Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 360, 449
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 155
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protectors ...... 99
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 379
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 336 Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 336
Seat belts .............................. 337
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 355
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 450
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 481 Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 456
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 421
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 345
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 465
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door windows ....................... 145
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 414
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ........ 99
Side doors .............................. 96
Downhill assist control system.................................... 246
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 132
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips.......................... 159
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 259
Off-road precautions ............. 272
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 268D