3
1
8 7
6
5
4
3
2
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Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing.................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 193
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 196
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 214
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 216
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 219
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 222 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 225
Intuitive parking assist ....... 229
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 235
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 239
Active traction control system ............................. 243
AUTO LSD system ............ 245
Rear differential lock system ............................. 247
Downhill assist control system ............................. 250
Crawl Control ..................... 253
Multi-terrain Select............. 256
Driving assist systems ....... 263
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 272
Off-road precautions .......... 276
4Driving
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●
Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. These computers do not record conversations or
sounds, and only record images outside of the vehicle in certain situations.
●Data Transmission
Your vehicle may transmit the data recorded in these computers to Toyota
without notification to you.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
●To learn more about the vehicle data collected, used and shared by
Toyota, please visit www.toyota.com/privacyvts/
.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings
20Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)Audio remote control switches
*
Telephone switches*
Talk switch*
Cruise control switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
“DISP” switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
1
2
3
4
5
772. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 417)*2
Cruise control indicator
light (→P. 418)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 417)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 418)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light (→P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light (→P. 418)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→P. 419)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( →P. 418)
*1
SRS warning light
(→P. 418)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( →P. 419)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 418)*4
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( →P. 419)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 418)
(if equipped)
Smart key system warn-
ing light ( →P. 420)
792. Instrument cluster
2
Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 206)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 264)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 208)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 265)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 208) *1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( →P. 46)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 2 1 1 ) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
→P. 225)
Front fog light indicator
( →P. 214)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( →P. 235)
*4
Security indicator
(→P. 70, 72)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→P. 250)
*1, 3Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 87)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(→P. 235, 239)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(→P. 265)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( →P. 247)
Cruise control indicator
( →P. 225)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 239)
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing ................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 193
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 196
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 214
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 216
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 219 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 222
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 225
Intuitive parking assist....... 229
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 235
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 239
Active traction control system ............................ 243
AUTO LSD system............ 245
Rear differential lock system ............................ 247
Downhill assist control system ............................ 250
Crawl Control .................... 253
Multi-terrain Select ............ 256
Driving assist systems ...... 263
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 272
Off-road precautions ......... 276
1904-1. Before driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
CAUTION
●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing
and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-
faces.
● Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when towing.
● Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill
grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before
descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill
grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the
brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result
in reduced braking efficiency.
■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the
hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of
towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight
rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum
weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight
rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting
in death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
● If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both
the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.
2034-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
■S mode
When the shift range is “3” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to “5”.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ When driving with cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to “4”.
(→P. 225)
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
“ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) or IGNITION ON mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being depressed.