4127-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
Securely attach cables or
chains to the towing eyelet.
Take care not to damage the vehi-
cle body
Vehicles without a smart key system: Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to the “ON” posi-
tion.
Vehicles with a smart key system : Enter the vehicle being towed
and start the engine.
If the engine does not start, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode.
Part-time 4WD models:
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the
four-wheel drive control switch to H4F. (The center differential is
unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: →P. 2 0 4
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the tool bag. ( →P. 433)
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3
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
Indicates a malfunction in the intuitive parking
assist-sensorThe site of the malfunction flashes and stays
on.
A buzzer will sound for several seconds and
this warning message will disappear after sev-
eral seconds.
If the engine switch is turned to a mode other
than IGNITION ON mode and then back to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
→ Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h), flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the back door is not yet fully closed.
→ Close the back door.
Indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed
(with the engine switch off, and the driver's door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
→ Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
flashes and a buzzer sounds to indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
→ Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.
→Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
(Flashes)
4287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s ManualSupplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with ice The site of the malfunction flashes and stays
on.
A buzzer will sound for several seconds and
this warning message will disappear after sev-
eral seconds.
If the engine switch is turned to a mode other
than IGNITION ON mode and then back to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
→ Clean the sensor.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the
driven distance on the maintenance schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km)
after the message has been reset.
→If necessary, perform maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to cor-
respond to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km)
after the message has been reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the
maintenance data has been reset.)
→ Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please reset the message after the mainte-
nance is performed. ( →P. 345)
Warning messageDetails/Actions
4958-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Intuitive parking assist* (
→ P. 229)
*: If equipped
■
Driving position memory* ( → P. 133)
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( →P. 420)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Buzzer volumeMax.Min. to Max.
FunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Selecting the door linking driv-
ing position memory with door
unlock operation
Driver’s doorAll doors
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Vehicle speed linked seat belt
reminder buzzerOnOff
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Bottle holders .......................... 306
BrakeFluid ...................................... 361
Parking brake........................ 207
Warning light ......................... 417
Brake assist ............................. 263
Break-in tips ............................. 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Care................................... 338, 341 Aluminum wheels.................. 338
Exterior ................................. 338
Interior................................... 341
Seat belts .............................. 342
Cargo capacity ......................... 175
Cargo hooks............................. 307
Cargo net hooks ...................... 308
Center differential lock............ 239
Chains....................................... 274
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 Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 117
Battery precautions....... 365, 456
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 157
Power window lock switch .... 146
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 385
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions ....... 295
Child-protectors ...................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 338, 341 Aluminum wheels ................. 338
Exterior ................................. 338
Interior .................................. 341
Seat belts.............................. 342
Clock......................................... 313
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser................................ 360
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 457
Crawl Control ........................... 253
Cruise control .......................... 225
Cup holders ............................. 302
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 489
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Head restraints ........................ 137
Headlights ................................ 208Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ................... 391, 393, 403
Wattage ................................ 473
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 282, 288
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 284, 290
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Hill-start assist control............ 264
Hood ......................................... 353
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 307
Cargo net hooks ................... 308
Grocery bag hooks ............... 310
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 140
I/M test ...................................... 349
Identification Engine................................... 463
Vehicle .................................. 463
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 193, 196
Illuminated entry system ........ 299
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization Maintenance ......................... 345
Moon roof.............................. 156
Power back window .............. 152
Power windows ..................... 148
Inside rear view mirror ............ 142
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 82
Interior lights............................ 297
Intuitive parking assist............ 229 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 433
Jack handle .............................. 437
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 155
Power back window .............. 152
Power windows..................... 147
KDSS ........................................ 264
Keyless entry ........................... 104 Smart key system ................. 104
Wireless remote control .......... 97
Keys ............................................ 90 Battery-saving function ......... 107
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch ............... 193, 196
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 451
Key number plate ................... 90
Keyless entry .......................... 97
Mechanical key ....................... 92
Replacing the battery............ 383
Warning buzzer .................... 106
Wireless remote control
key........................................ 97
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever.............. 353
Hood lock release lever ........ 353
Shift lever.............................. 201
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wiper lever ................... 216, 219
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Safety Connect ........................ 331
Seat belt reminder light........... 420
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 342
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 420
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 418
Seat heaters ............................. 295
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 295
Seating capacity ...................... 175
Seats ................................. 120, 123
Adjustment .................... 120, 123
Adjustment precautions ................. 122, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 341
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 212
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Intuitive parking assist .......... 229
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 201 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 204
Shift lock system ..................... 203
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Side mirrors ............................. 144
Adjusting and folding ............ 144
Side turn signal lights ............. 206
Slide deck................................. 310
Smart key system .................... 104 Antenna location ................... 104
Entry functions ........................ 97
Starting the engine ............... 196
Snow tires ................................ 275
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 472
Storage location.................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 468
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer.............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 198 Column lock release ............. 199
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 140
Adjustment............................ 140
Storage feature ........................ 300
Storage precautions................ 173
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Tools ......................................... 434
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 175
TowingDinghy towing ....................... 192
Emergency towing ................ 411
Trailer towing ........................ 176
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 263
Trailer Sway Control................ 263
Transmission ........................... 201
Trip information ......................... 83
Trip meters ................................. 81
Turn signal lights..................... 206 Replacing light bulbs..... 394, 400
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
USB port
*
Valet key ..................................... 90
Vanity lights ............................. 312 Wattage ................................ 473
Vanity mirrors .......................... 312
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 463
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 263
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 295
VSC (Vehicle Stabilit y Control) .... 263 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 417
Downshifting ......................... 204
Intuitive parking assist .......... 229
Key reminder ........ 194, 421, 429
Open door............................. 419
Open moon roof reminder. ... 421
Seat belt reminder ................ 420
Warning lights ........................... 77 ABS ...................................... 418
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 419
Brake system ....... ................. 417
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 419
Charging system................... 417
Cruise control ....................... 418
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 418
KDSS .................................... 419
Low engine oil pressure........ 417
Low fuel level ........................ 419
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 419
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 417
Master warning light ..... 420, 426
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 419
Open door............................. 419
Power steering...................... 419
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 418
Seat belt reminder light......... 420
Slip indicator ......................... 418
SRS ...................................... 418
Tire pressure ........................ 420
Unengaged “Park” ................ 419
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