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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged
The engine cannot be started by push-starting.
■ To prevent battery discharge
●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off.
● Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is running
at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.
■ Charging the battery
The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the
vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer-
tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may
discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges
automatically during driving.)
■ When recharging or replacing the battery
●Vehicles with a smart key system: In some cases, it may not be possible to
unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is dis-
charged. Use the wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or
unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: The engine switch mode is memorized by
the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the
mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the
battery, turn the engine switch off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in before the battery dis-
charged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.
● Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replac-
ing the battery. The key may be locked in the vehicle if the alarm is acti-
vated. ( →P. 73)
521Alphabetical index
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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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