2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ignition

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 93)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (→P. 96)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 383)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 197)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 107)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 100)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 193)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 105)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 452)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 204)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 204)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

514What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (→P. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 199)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. ( →P. 146)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( →P. 198)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

515What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●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

520Alphabetical index
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 354
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 353
How to start the
engine......................... 193, 196
Identification number ............ 463
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant ......................... 359 Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 356
Capacity ................................ 465
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine switch .................. 193, 196
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 471
Brake .................................... 471
Power steering ...................... 472
Washer ................................. 367
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 389
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 473
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 235, 239 Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 298
Front seats ............................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Cleaning ............................... 341
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Front side marker lights ......... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights ........... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel ........................................... 222 Capacity................................ 464
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 416
Information............................ 474
Refueling .............................. 222
Type.............................. 222, 464
Warning light......................... 419
Fuel filler door ......................... 222 Refueling .............................. 222
Fuel pump shut off system..... 416
Fuses ........................................ 386
Garage door opener ................ 324
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks.................. 310
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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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StuckIf the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 460
Sun visors ................................ 312
Switches Cruise control switch............. 225
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches .................. 99
Driving position memory switches.............................. 133
Emergency flashers switch ... 406
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 324
Ignition switch ............... 193, 196
Light switches ....................... 208
Moon roof switches ............... 154
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 144
Power back window switch ................................. 150
Power door lock switch ........... 99
Power window switches ........ 146
Rear window and outside
rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 284, 290
Rear window wiper and washer switch ..................... 219
Seat heater switches ............ 295
Seat ventilator switches ........ 295
“SOS” button ......................... 331
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 265
Window lock switch............... 146
Windshield wipers
and washer switch .............. 216 Tachometer ................................ 81
Tail lights.................................. 208
Light switch ........................... 208
Telephone switches
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Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Tire inflation pressure............. 375 Maintenance data ................. 472
Warning light......................... 420
Tire information ....................... 477 Glossary ............................... 483
Size....................................... 479
Tire identification number ..... 478
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 481
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 371 Function ................................ 371
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 371
Registering ID codes ............ 371
Warning light......................... 420
Tires .......................................... 369 Chains .................................. 274
Checking............................... 369
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
Inflation pressure .................. 472
Information............................ 477
Replacing.............................. 433
Rotating tires ........................ 370
Size....................................... 472
Snow tires ............................. 275
Spare tire .............................. 433
Tire pressure warning system .......... ...................... 371
Warning light......................... 420
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.