
2584-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)
■Operational conditions
The pre-collision system is enabled and the system determines that the pos-
sibility of a frontal collision  with a vehicle or pedestrian is  high.
Each function is operational at the following speeds:
● Pre-collision warning:
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  7  and  110  mph  (10  and  1 80
km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  ap proxi-
mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)
• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  ped estrian
ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.
● Pre-collision brake assist: 
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  20  and  110  mph  (30  and  180
km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  ap proxi-
mately 20 and 50 mph [30 and 80 km/h].)
• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  ped estrian
ahead is approximately 20 mph (30 km/h) or more.
● Pre-collision braking:
• Vehicle  speed  is  between  approximately  7  and  110  mph  (10  and  1 80
km/h).  (For  detecting  a  pedestrian,  vehicle  speed  is  between  ap proxi-
mately 7 and 50 mph [10 and 80 km/h].)
• The  relative  speed  between  your  vehicle  and  the  vehicle  or  ped estrian
ahead is approximately 7 mph (10 km/h) or more.
The system may not operate in the following situations:
● If  a  battery  terminal  has  been  disconnected  and  reconnected  and   then  the
vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
● If the shift lever is in R
● If  VSC  is  disabled  (only  the  pre-collision  warning  function  wil l  be  opera-
tional)
● If  the  low  speed  four-wheel  drive  indicator  is  illuminated  (onl y  the  pre-colli-
sion warning function will be operational)
■ Pedestrian detection function
The pre-collision system detects pedestri-
ans based on the size, profile, and motion
of  a  detected  object.  However,  a  pedes-
trian  may  not  be  detected  depending  on
the  surrounding  brightness  and  the
motion,  posture,  and  angle  of  the
detected  object,  preventing  the  system
from operating properly. (P. 263) 

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Driving
4RUNNER (U)●
In some situations such as the following, sufficient braking fo rce may not be
obtained, preventing the system from performing properly:
• If  the  braking  functions  cannot  operate  to  their  full  extent,  such  as  when
the brake parts are extremely cold, extremely hot, or wet
• If  the  vehicle  is  not  properly  maintained  (brakes  or  tires  are   excessively
worn, improper tire inflation pressure, etc.)
• When  the  vehicle  is  being  driven  on  a  gravel  road  or  other  sli ppery  sur-
face
● Some  pedestrians  such  as  the  following  may  not  be  detected  by  t he  radar
sensor and camera sensor, preventing the system from operating  properly:
• Pedestrians shorter than approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) or taller  than approx-
imately 6.5 ft. (2 m)
• Pedestrians wearing oversized clothing (a rain coat, long skir t, etc.), mak-
ing their silhouette obscure
• Pedestrians  who  are  carrying  large  baggage,  holding  an  umbrella,  etc., hiding part of their body
• Pedestrians who are bending forward or squatting
• Pedestrians who are pushing a stroller, wheelchair, bicycle or  other vehi-
cle
• Groups of pedestrians which are close together
• Pedestrians who are wearing white and look extremely bright
• Pedestrians in the dark, such as at night or while in a tunnel
• Pedestrians  whose  clothing  appears  to  be  nearly  the  same  color  or
brightness as their surroundings
• Pedestrians near walls, fences, guardrails, or large objects
• Pedestrians who  are  on a  metal  object (manhole cover,  steel plate,  etc.)
on the road
• Pedestrians who are walking fast
• Pedestrians who are changing speed abruptly
• Pedestrians running out from behind a vehicle or a large objec t
• Pedestrians  who  are  extremely  close  to  the  side  of  the  vehicle  (outside
rear view mirror, etc.) 

3294-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■When the TRAC/VSC/Trailer  Sway Control is activated
The slip indicator light flashes. Always drive carefully. 
Reckless driving may cause an accident. Exercise particular car e when the
indicator light flashes.
■ When TRAC/VSC/Trailer Sway Co ntrol systems are turned off
Be  especially  careful  and  drive  at  a  speed  appropriate  to  the  r oad  condi-
tions.  As  these  are  systems  to  help  ensure  vehicle  stability  an d  driving
force,  do  not  turn  the  TRAC/VSC/Trailer  Sway  Control  systems  of f  unless
necessary.
■ Replacing tires
Make  sure  that  all  tires  are  of  the  specified  size,  brand,  trea d  pattern  and
total  load  capacity.  In  addition,  make  sure  that  the  tires  are  inflated  to  the
recommended tire inflation pressure level.
The ABS,  Multi Terrain ABS, TRAC,  VSC  and Trailer  Sway  Control  will  not
function correctly if different tires are installed on the vehi cle.
Contact  your  Toyota  dealer  for  further  information  when  replaci ng  tires  or
wheels.
■ Handling of tires and the suspension
Using tires with any kind of problem or modifying the suspensio n will affect
the driving assist systems, and may cause a system to malfunction.
■ Trailer Sway Control precaution
The Trailer Sway Control system is not able to reduce trailer sway in all situ-
ations.
Depending  on  many  factors  such  as  the  conditions  of  the  vehicle,  trailer,
road surface and driving environment, the Trailer Sway Control  system may
not be effective. Refer to your trailer owner’s manual for info rmation on how
to tow your trailer properly.
■ If trailer sway occurs
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may cause death or serious injury.
● Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer sway by turning the steering whee l.
● Begin  releasing  the  accelerator  pedal  immediately  but  very  grad ually  to
reduce speed. 
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes,  your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. ( P. 204) 

3334-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■Driving with snow tires
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  a  loss  of  vehicle  control  and  ca use  death  or
serious injury.
● Use tires of the specified size.
● Maintain the recommended level of air pressure.
● Do  not  drive  in  excess  of  75  mph  (120  km/h),  regardless  of  the  type  of
snow tires being used.
● Use snow tires on all, not just some wheels.
■ Driving with tire chains
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of acciden ts. 
Failure  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely,
and may cause death or serious injury.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit specified for the tir e chains being
used, or 30 mph (50 km/h), whichever is lower.
● Avoid driving on bumpy road surfaces or over potholes.
● Avoid  sudden  acceleration,  abrupt  steering,  sudden  braking  and  shifting
operations that cause sudden engine braking.
● Slow down sufficiently before entering a curve to ensure that v ehicle con-
trol is maintained.
NOTICE
■ Repairing or replacing snow tires
Request  repairs  or  replacement  of  snow  tires  from Toyota  dealer s  or  legiti-
mate tire retailers.
This is because the removal and attachment of snow tires affect s the opera-
tion of the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters.
■ Fitting tire chains
The tire pressure warning valves and transmitters may not funct ion correctly
when tire chains are fitted. 

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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
◆Installing tire pressure warning valve and transmitters
When replacing the tires or wheels, the tire pressure warning v alve
and  transmitters  must  be  install ed  to  the  wheels  which  will  be
installed to the vehicle.
When  new  tire  pressure  warning  valve  and  transmitters  are
installed,  new  ID  codes  must  be  registered  in  the  tire  pressure
warning  computer  and  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  must  be
initialized. ( P. 424)
◆Initializing the tire pressure warning system
■The tire pressure warning system  must be initialized in the fol-
lowing circumstances:
● When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when chang-
ing traveling speed  or load weight.
● When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the ti re
size is changed.
● When rotating the tires.
● After  performing  the  transmitter  ID  code  registration  procedure .
(  P. 424)
When the tire pressure warning sy stem is initialized, the current tire
inflation pressure is set  as the benchmark pressure.
■How to initialize the tire pressure warning system
Park the vehicle in a  safe place and turn the engine switch off .
The  initialization  procedure  cannot  be  started  while  the  vehicle  is
moving.
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire i nflation
pressure level. ( P. 530)
Make  sure  to  adjust  the  tire  pre ssure  to  the  specified  cold  tire infla-
tion  pressure  level.  The  tire  pressure  warning  system  will  oper ate
based on this pr essure level.
Start the engine. ( P. 209, 212)
Select    on  the  multi-information  display  using  the  meter  con-
trol switches on the steering wheel. ( P.   9 6 )
Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold  .
Select “TPWS” and then press  .
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4266-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)
■When to replace your vehicle’s tires
Tires should be replaced if:
●The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
●You  have  tire  damage  such  as  cuts,  splits,  cracks  deep  enough  t o
expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
●A tire goes flat repeatedly or c annot be properly repaired due  to the size
or location of a cut or other damage
If you are not sure, consult  with your Toyota dealer.
■Replacing tires and wheels
If the ID code of the tire press ure warning valve and transmitt er is not reg-
istered, the tire pressure warni ng system will not work properly.  A f t e r   d r i v -
ing  for  about  20  minutes,  the  tire  pressure  warning  light  blink s  for  1
minute and stays on to indi cate a system malfunction.
■Tire life
Any tire over 6 years old must  be checked by a qualified techni cian even
if it has seldom or never been u sed or damage is not obvious.
■Routine tire inflation pressure checks
The  tire  pressure  warning  system  does  not  replace  routine  tire  inflation
pressure  checks.  Make  sure  to  chec k  tire  inflation  pressure  as part  of
your routine of daily vehicle checks.
■Maximum load of tire
Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.1 0 of the
replacement  tire  is  greater  than   1/2  of  the  Gross  Axle  Weight  R atings
(GAWR) of either the front axle  or the rear axle, whichever is greater.
For  the  GAWR,  see  the  Certification
Label. For the maximum load of the tire,
see  the  load  limit  at  maximum  cold  tire
inflation  pressure  mentioned  on  the
sidewall of the tire. ( P.   5 3 5 ) 

4286-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)■
Situations  in  which  the  tire  pressure  warning  system  may  not  op
er-
ate properly
●In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may no t operate
properly.
• If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
• A tire has been replaced with a  tire that is not an OE (Original Equip-
ment) tire.
• A tire has been replac ed with a tire that is not of the specif ied size.
• Tire chains etc . are equipped.
• If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is instal led.
• If  there  is  a  lot  of  snow  or  ice  on  the  vehicle,  particularly  around  the
wheels or wheel housings.
• If  the  tire  inflation  pressure  is  extremely  higher  than  the  sp ecified
level.
• If  the  spare  tire  is  in  a  location  subject  to  poor  radio  wave  signal
reception.
• If  a  large  metallic  object  whic h  can  interfere with  signal  reception  is
put near the spare tire.
• If  tires  not  equipped  with  the  tire  pressure  warning  valves  an d trans-
mitters are used.
• If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmi tters is
not registered in the tire  pressure warning computer.
●Performance may be affected in the following situations.
• Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stat ion, large
display,  airport  or  other  facilit y  that  generates  strong  radio  waves  or
electrical noise
• When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or
other wireless communication device
●When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to s tart or go
off could be extended.
●When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when  a tire has
burst, the warning may not function. 

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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim wid th and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
*:Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that hav e been straightened
● Use  only  Toyota  wheel  nuts  and  wrenches  designed  for  use  with
your aluminum wheels.
● When  rotating,  repairing  or  changi ng  your  tires,  check  that  the
wheel nuts are still tight afte r driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be  careful  not  to  damage  the  aluminum  wheels  when  using  tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance we ights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
Wheels
If  a  wheel  is  bent,  cracked  or  heavily  corroded,  it  should  be
replaced.  Otherwise,  the  tire  may  separate  from  the  wheel  or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions