
4247-2. 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-ti re pressure warning system) that
illuminates a low tire pre ssure 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 effi ciency and tire tread life, and may
affect the vehicle’s hand ling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) is not a sub-
stitute for proper ti re 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).

4257-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
CAUTION
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS (tire pressure warn-
ing system) malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not
operating properly. The TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunc-
tion indicator is combined with the lo w tire pressure telltale (tire pressure
warning light). When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will
flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illumi-
nated. This sequence w ill continue upon subsequ ent vehicle start-ups
as long as the malfunction exists. When the malfunction indicator is illu-
minated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pres-
sure as intended.
TPMS (tire pressure warning system) malfunctions may occur for a vari-
ety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires
or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS (tire pressure warning
system) from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS (tire pres-
sure warning system) malfunction te lltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alter-
nate tires and wheels allow the TPMS (tire pressure warning system) to
continue to function properly.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warning system operates properly
Do not install tires with different sp ecifications or makers, as the tire
pressure warning system may not operate properly.

4267-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Master warning light
The master warning light also
comes on or flashes in order to
indicate that a message is cur-
rently being displayed on the multi-
information display.
Multi-information display
If any of the warning message or indicator comes on again after the
following actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.
If a warning message or indicator is displayed
If a warning is shown on the mult i-information display, stay calm
and perform the following actions:
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Warning message and warning buzzer list
Warning messageDetails/Actions
Indicates a malfunction in the steering lock sys-
tem A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates a malfunction in the automatic transmis-
sion system A buzzer also sounds.
→ Have the vehicle inspect ed by your Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that the automatic transmission fluid
temperature is too high A buzzer also sounds.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, shift the shift lever to P and wait until
the message goes off. If the message goes
off, you may start the vehicle again. If the
message does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer.

4317-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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. 384)
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. 451), 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.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Flashes)
(Flashes)

4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Vishually check to ensure the tire
is not hung on surrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly
exists, repeat step and step .
Repeat step any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warning system must be reset. ( →P. 371)
■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.
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515What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→P. 420)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 207)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (→P. 97, 115)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 417, 426)
●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. 417.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 417, 426.
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 .................................... 282, 288Air conditioning filter ............. 381
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 263
Function ................................ 263
Warning light ......................... 418
Active head restraints ............. 121
Active traction control ............ 243
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ............................ 282, 288 Air conditioning filter ............. 381
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 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............................ 35
Alarm .......................................... 72 Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer..................... 417 Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 104
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 263
Function ................................ 263
Warning light......................... 418
Armrest..................................... 322
Assist grip ................................ 323
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 245
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 288
Automatic light control
system.................................... 208
Automatic running boards ..... 112
Automatic transmission ......... 201 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 204
S mode ................................. 202
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 304
Back door Back door ............................. 115
Back window......................... 150
Smart key system ................. 104
Wireless remote control .......... 97
Back window............................ 150
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Wattage ................................ 473
Battery ...................................... 364 Battery checking ................... 364
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 453
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 272
Warning light......................... 417
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

518Alphabetical index
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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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