
4207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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CAUTION
■If the tire pressure warning light comes on
Be sure to observe the following precautions. Failure to do so could
cause a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
●If the tire pressure warning light comes on even after tire inflation pres-
sure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the tires.
If a tire is flat, change it with the spare tire and have the flat tire
repaired by the nearest Toyota dealer.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and braking. If the vehicle tires deteriorate,
you could lose control of the steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leakage should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
■Maintenance of the tires
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly
when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the
vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure
label (tire and load information label). (If your vehicle has tires of a dif-
ferent size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation
pressure label [tire and load information label], you should determine
the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS-tire pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated. Accordingly,
when the low tire pressure telltale (tire pressure warning light) illumi-
nates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and
inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Under-inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to
maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale (tire
pressure warning light).

4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Once
An attempt was made to start
the engine with the shift lever in
an incorrect position.
Shift the shift lever to P
and start the engine.
Power was turned off due to the
automatic power off function.
Next time when starting
the engine, increase the
engine speed slightly and
maintain that level for
approximately 5 minutes
to recharge the battery.
Once
The electronic key has a low
battery.
Replace the electronic key
battery. (P. 380)
Once
The driver’s door was opened
and closed with the engine
switch turned off and then the
engine switch was put in
ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode twice without the engine
being started.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal.
During an engine starting pro-
cedure in the event that the
electronic key was not function-
ing properly (P. 446), the
engine switch was touched with
the electronic key.
Press the engine switch
while depressing the brake
pedal within 10 seconds of
the buzzer sounding.
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4437-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected.
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 448)
●There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system (vehicles
with a smart key system).
Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair
procedures are unknown.
When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an
interim measure to start the engine if the engine switch is functioning
normally:
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Press and hold the engine switch for about 15 seconds while
depressing the brake pedal firmly.
Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system
may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and head-
lights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound.
Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)
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512What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 416)
●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. 413, 422)
●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. 413.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 413, 422.
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 displayed

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 278, 284
Air conditioning filter ............. 377
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light ......................... 414
Active head restraints ............. 120
Active traction control ............ 239
Air conditioning filter .............. 377
Air conditioning
system ............................ 278, 284
Air conditioning filter ............. 377
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 414
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 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............................ 35Alarm .......................................... 72
Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer .................... 413
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 103
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light......................... 414
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 .... 444
S mode ................................. 200
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 300
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Back door
Back door.............................. 114
Back window ......................... 148
Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Back window ............................ 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 397
Wattage ................................ 469
Battery ...................................... 360
Battery checking ................... 360
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 448
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 268
Warning light ......................... 413
Bottle holders .......................... 302
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 357
Parking brake........................ 203
Warning light ......................... 413
Brake assist ............................. 259
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 82Care .................................. 334, 337
Aluminum wheels ................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior .................................. 337
Seat belts.............................. 338
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 system ............ 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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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

518Alphabetical index
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Flat tire...................................... 429
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 363
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs............. 385
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 231, 235
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 294
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 337
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............. 392
Wattage ................................ 469Front turn signal lights ........... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 390
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 218
Capacity................................ 460
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 412
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 218
Type.............................. 218, 460
Warning light......................... 415
Fuel filler door ......................... 218
Refueling .............................. 218
Fuel pump shut off system..... 412
Fuses ........................................ 382
Garage door opener ................ 320
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks.................. 306
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Parking brake ........................... 203
Operation .............................. 203
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 413
Parking lights ........................... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Wattage ................................ 469
Pen holder ................................ 301
Personal lights ......................... 294
Power back window ................ 148
Jam protection function......... 150
Operation .............................. 148
Power outlets ................... 311, 316
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 359
Warning light ......................... 415
Power windows........................ 145
Door lock linked
window operation ............... 146
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145Radiator .................................... 356
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 ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
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................................ 460
Fuel types ............................. 460
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 220
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 382
Key battery ........................... 379
Light bulbs ............................ 385
Tires...................................... 429
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 494
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 341
Roof luggage carrier ............... 168
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