
5207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your att empts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 323)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
(
P. 487)
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
8-2. Customization
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the shift le ver in P and the parking brake set.
■Changing by using the multi-information display
Use the meter control switches to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Choose the desired item usi ng or , and then press .
Select the desired setting by operating or , and then
press .
To stop the selection, press to return to the previous screen.
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Changing on the audio system screen
Press the “MENU” button.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “General” or “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings t hat can
be changed for details.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fe a-
tures can be changed by using the steering wheel switches, nav-
igation system, multimedia syste m or at your Toyota dealer.
It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yours elf
using the multi-information display.
Customizing vehicle features
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Vehicle specifications
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Multi-information display (
P. 90)
*1: The default setting varies according to countries.
*2: Some status screens cannot be registered (indicated on multi-i nformation
display).
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Language*1EnglishFrenchO–OSpanish
Units*1miles (MPG)km (L/100km)O–O
Eco Driving Indicator LightOnOffO–O
switch settingsAfter startDesired status
screen
*2O–O
Pop-up displayOnOffO–O
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579What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 480)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 224)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (P. 110, 131)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound.
( P. 477, 487)
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
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. 477.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 477, 487.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed

583Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 133
Battery precautions ....... 416, 516
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 173
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 444
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 353
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 390, 393 Aluminum wheels.................. 391
Exterior ................................. 390
Interior................................... 393
Seat belts .............................. 394
Clock ......................................... 371
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 412
Console box ............................. 359
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 517
Crawl Control ........................... 311
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 273
Cup holders.............................. 360
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 547 Daytime running light
system.................................... 229
Defogger Front windshield ................... 348
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 342, 348
Rear window ................. 342, 348
Dimension ................................ 522
Dinghy towing.......................... 208
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 273
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 265
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 487
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 402
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 531
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 131
Door lock ...................... 113, 132
Door windows ....................... 162
Open door warning buzzer ... 120
Open door warning light ....... 479
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110D

584Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Downhill assist control system .................................... 308
Drive-Start Control .................. 177
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 176 Break-in tips .......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 321
Off-road precautions ............. 334
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 330
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 273 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 97
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102
Battery-saving function ......... 121
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 510
Replacing the battery............ 442
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 510
If the engine will not start ...... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 513
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 477
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 477
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 487
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 509
If you have a flat tire ............. 492
If you think something is wrong .............................. 475
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 520
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 465
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 517E

588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 405
Hood lock release lever ........ 405
Shift lever .............................. 218
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wiper lever.................... 237, 240
License plate lights ................. 225 Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 531
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 450
Wattage ................................ 531
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 231
Fog light switch ..................... 235
Front Interior light.................. 356
Headlight switch.................... 225
Interior lights list .................... 355
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 133
Personal lights ...................... 356
Rear interior light .................. 356
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Vanity lights .......................... 370
Wattage ................................ 531
Limited slip differential ........... 322
Load capacity........................... 191
Lock steering column ........................... 210, 215
Luggage compartment features .................................. 365 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 402
General maintenance ........... 398
Maintenance data ................. 522
Maintenance requirements ... 396
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 397
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 478
Manual air conditioning system.................................... 340
Master warning light ....... 481, 487
Meter ........................................... 88 Indicators ................................ 85
Instrument panel light control .................................. 89
Meters..................................... 88
Multi-information display ......... 90
Warning lights ......................... 83
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 342, 348
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Vanity mirrors ....................... 370
Moon roof ................................. 170
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 172
Jam protection function ........ 171
Operation .............................. 170
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589Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 321
Multi-information display .......... 90Driving information .................. 93
Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 273
Language .............................. 557
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 265
Outside temperature ............... 97
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 254
Settings ................................... 96
Warning messages ............... 487
Multi-terrain Select .................. 314
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle............ 8 Odometer ................................... 88
Off-road precaution
s ............... 334
Oil Engine oil .............................. 408
Opener Back door ............................. 132
Hood ..................................... 405
Outer foot lights ...................... 355
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 342, 348
Outside temperature
display...................................... 97
Overhead console ................... 362
Overheating, Engine ............... 517
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.