2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER cruise control

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Driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Use the cruise control to maintain a set speed without depressing the
accelerator pedal.
Indicators
Cruise control switch
Press the “ON-OFF” button to
activate the cruise control.
Cruise control indicator will come
on.
Press the button again to deacti-
vate the cruise control.
Accelerate or decelerate the
vehicle to the desired speed,
and push the lever down to set
the speed.
“SET” indicator will come on.
The vehicle speed at the moment
the lever is released becomes the
set speed.
Cruise control
Summary of functions
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Setting the vehicle speed
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2234-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
■Cruise control can be set when
●The shift lever is in D or range 4 or higher of S has been selected.
●Vehicle speed is above approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
■Accelerating after setting the vehicle speed
●The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
●Even without canceling the cruise control, the set speed can be increased
by first accelerating the vehicle to the desired speed and then pushing the
lever down to set the new speed.
■Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations.
●Actual vehicle speed falls more than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h) below
the preset vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
●Actual vehicle speed is below approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).
●VSC is activated.
●The operation cannot be switched for 5 seconds or more after operating the
front-wheel drive control switch (part-time 4WD models) or the four-wheel
drive control switch (full-time 4WD models).
■If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels imme-
diately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise control
system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2244-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
●In heavy traffic
●On roads with sharp bends
●On winding roads
●On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
●On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
●When your vehicle is towing a trailer or during emergency towing

4147-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
SRS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;
or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock sys-
tem
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

516Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 361, 451
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 ...... 381
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 337
Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 356
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 452
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display
Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 422
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 346
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 469
Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 415
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

524Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Side mirrors ............................. 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
Side turn signal lights ............. 202
Slide deck ................................. 306
Smart key system .................... 103
Antenna location ................... 103
Entry functions ........................ 96
Starting the engine................ 194
Snow tires ................................ 271
Spare tire .................................. 429
Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 430
Spark plug ................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 458
Speedometer .............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 196
Column lock release ............. 197
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 428
Steering wheel ......................... 139
Adjustment ............................ 139
Storage feature ........................ 296
Storage precautions ................ 171Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 455
Sun visors ................................ 308
Switches
Cruise control switch ............ 221
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches.................. 98
Driving position memory
switches ............................. 132
Emergency flashers switch ... 402
Engine switch ............... 191, 194
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 320
Ignition switch ............... 191, 194
Light switches ....................... 204
Moon roof switches............... 152
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 143
Power back window
switch ................................. 148
Power door lock switch ........... 98
Power window switches........ 145
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 280, 286
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 215

527Alphabetical index
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Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................ 413
Downshifting ......................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Key reminder ........ 192, 417, 425
Open door ............................. 415
Open moon roof reminder..... 417
Seat belt reminder ................ 416
Warning lights............................ 77
ABS....................................... 414
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 415
Brake system ........................ 413
Center differential lock
indicator light ...................... 415
Charging system ................... 413
Cruise control........................ 414
Four-wheel drive
indicator light ...................... 414
KDSS .................................... 415
Low engine oil pressure ........ 413
Low fuel level ........................ 415
Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator light ...................... 415
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 413
Master warning light...... 416, 422
Multi-terrain Select
indicator light ...................... 415
Open door ............................. 415
Power steering ...................... 415
Rear differential lock
indicator light ...................... 414
Seat belt reminder light ......... 416
Slip indicator ......................... 414
SRS ...................................... 414
Tire pressure......................... 416
Unengaged “Park” ................ 415Warning messages.................. 422
Washer ..................................... 212
Checking............................... 363
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 212, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 173
Load limits ............................ 173
Weight .................................. 458
Wheels ...................................... 374
Replacing wheels ................. 374
Size....................................... 468
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............ 379
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.