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4RUNNER
2019
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental
operations so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main
equipment quickly and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for
the Owner’s Manual located in your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and
supplementary manuals so you will have a better understanding
of your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your
new 4Runner.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner operations.
Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s Manual that accompanies this
vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in color throughout
the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe operating instructions to help you
avoid injury or equipment malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the time of printing.
Toyota reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry1 6
Smart Key system1 7
OVERVIEWFEATURES & OPERATIONS (Continued)
FEATURES & OPERATIONSSAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Active traction control system 24
Air conditioning/heating 14
Audio 19
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9
Automatic running boards 11
Automatic transmission 9
Clock 13
Crawl control 26
Cruise control 15
Door locks 10
Downhill assist control system 25
Four-wheel drive 23
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)3 24
Lights1 & turn signals 12
Moonroof1 15
Multi-Information Display (MID) 21
Multi-terrain select 26
Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 21
Rear differential lock system 25
Rear seats-Folding 17
Seat adjustments-Front 16
Seat adjustments-Rear 16
Seat ventilators/heaters 13
Seats-Head restraints 16
Seats-Returning 3rd row 18
Seats-Stowing 3rd row 18
Steering lock release 10
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth®) 20
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 10
USB media/AUX port 19
VSC OFF button 23
Window-Back window1 11
Windows-Power1 11
Windshield wipers & washers 13
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE PAIRING SECTION 32-41
Floor mat installation 31
Rear door child safety locks 27
Seat belts 28
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 28
Spare tire & tools 29
Star Safety SystemTM 30-31
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 27
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Steering wheel controls
CENTER CONSOLE BOX
Audio control switches2
Cruise control
Voice command switch2Telephone switches2
Switch displays
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Meters
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood lock release lever
Parking brake
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator1
Power outlet main switch1
Power outlet-12V DC
Power outlets-12V DC
Automatic running boards switch1Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switches1
Power back window switch
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
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For details, refer to “Instrument cluster,” Section 2, 2019 Owner’s Manual.
Brake system warning1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1,5
Charging system warning1
Crawl Control indicator1,5
Center differential lock indicator3,5
Cruise control2/Cruise control SET indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Air bag SRS warning1
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator1
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
Active traction control indicator5
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1,5
Automatic running boards indicator1,2,5
Driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat belt reminder (alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Shift position and shift range
Tachometer
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Speedometer
Fuel gauge
Odometer/trip meter/display change button
Service indicators and reminders
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Low fuel level warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Multi-terrain select indicator2,5
Open door warning
Rear differential lock indicator3,5
Power steering system warning1
Unengaged Park warning light5
Slip indicator1,4
Smart Key system warning5
Turn signal indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) indicator1,5
Security indicator
Headlight low/ high beam indicator
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) OFF indicator1
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes rapidly, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.4 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.5 If equipped.
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Pull
Push lever to the left and raise hood
Brightness control
+
-
Engine maintenance
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Engine oil level dipstickEngine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer to the
“Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Power steering fluid reservoir
Hood release
Instrument panel light control
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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
AngleLock release leverLength
Door locks
Steering lock release
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while
turning the steering wheel slightly left
and right.
The green indicator light on the engine
switch will flash. Press the engine
switch again while turning the steering
wheel left and right.
With Smart Key systemWithout Smart Key system
Push
TurnTurn
Turn
Unlock
Lock
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel
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Low beam
High beam flasher
High beam
Lights & turn signals
HEADLIGHTS
TURN SIGNALS
FRONT FOG LIGHTS
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
TurnTurn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Type AType B
Type C
Type AType B
Type D
Parking lights
Auto
OFF
HeadlightsHeadlights
Parking lights
DRL ONOFF
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
Parking lights
AUTO
DRL ON
Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain
conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.
Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,
or lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
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