2016 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

4417-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (P. 367)
■When using the spare tire (Vehicles without P245/60R20 tires)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after
the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmit-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. (P. 367)

4427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
●The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting procedures.
(P. 191, 194)
●There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.
(P. 70)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
●The battery may be discharged. (P. 448)
●The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an interim
measure is available to start the engine.
(P. 443)
If the engine will not start
If the engine will not start even though correct starting proce-
dures are being followed (P. 191, 194), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even though the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and head-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor does not turn over

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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4447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY mode.
Depress the brake pedal.
Pry the cover up with a flathead
screwdriver or equivalent tool.
To prevent damage to the cover,
cover the tip of the screwdriver with
a rag.
Press the shift lock override
button.
The shift lever can be shifted while
the button is pressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake
pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a sys-
tem to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:
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4457-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Remove the cover on the back
door trim.
Tear the plastic film. Remove
the cover.
Pull the lever.
If you cannot operate back door opener
If the back door opener does not operate, there may be a prob-
lem with the back door opener system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to
ensure that the back door can be opened from the inside.
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4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Use the mechanical key
(P. 92) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
(P. 146, 154)
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
(P. 146, 154)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (P. 106) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 380)
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.(P. 195)
Starting the engine
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CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows,
power back window or moon roof
Operate the power windows, power back window or moon roof after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power windows, power
back window or moon roof.

4487-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehicle
with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by following the
steps below.
Confirm that the electronic key
is being carried.
When connecting the jumper (or
booster) cables, depending on the
situation, the alarm may activate
and doors locked. (P. 73)
Open the hood (P. 349)
If the vehicle batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the
vehicle’s battery is discharged.
You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop.
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