2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER four wheel drive

3194-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
“Operation not avail-
able while multi-terrain
select active”
(When pressing the
VSC off switch or “A-
TRAC” switch)Indicates that VSC and
active traction control
cannot be disabled
while Multi-terrain
Select is operating.
-
“Return the Four-Wheel
Drive Control Switch”
(When shifting the
front-wheel control
lever)
Indicates that the trans-
fer mode cannot be
changed to H4 or L4.Return the front-wheel
control lever to H4 or
L4.
“Cannot be Selected”
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch)
Indicates that Multi-ter-
rain Select cannot be
operated because vehi-
cle speed exceeds
approximately 7 mph
(12 km/h).
Reduce vehicle speed.
“Operation Not Possi-
ble When Crawl Con-
trol Activated”
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch)Indicates that Multi-ter-
rain Select cannot be
operated because
Crawl Control is operat-
ing.
Turn Crawl Control off.
“Multi-terrain select has
been cancelled”
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch)Indicates, along with a
beep, that Multi-terrain
Select has been dis-
abled.
-
“Multi-terrain select not
available”
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch)
Indicates that Multi-ter-
rain Select cannot be
operated because the
VSC and/or 4WD sys-
tem may be malfunc-
tioning.
Contact your Toyota
dealer.
MessageDetailsProcedure

4727-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Part-time 4WD models:
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the
four-wheel drive control switch to H4F. (The center differentia l is
unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 2 1
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
■ Wheel nut wrench
Wheel nut wrench is stored in the tool bag. ( P. 492)
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4737-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When towing the vehicle
2WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with the rear wheels raised or
with all four wheels raised off the ground.
If the vehicle is towed with the rear
wheels contacting the ground, the drive-
train and related parts may be damaged
or an accident may occur due to a
change in direction of the vehicle.
4WD models: Be sure to transport the
vehicle with all four wheels raised off the
ground. If the vehicle is towed with the
tires contacting the ground, the drivetrain
or related parts may be damaged, the
vehicle may fly off the truck.

4797-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
(Flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Low speed four-wheel dri ve indicator light (if
equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Center differential lock indicator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes contin-
uously)
Multi-terrain Select ind icator light (if equipped)*4
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select sys-
tem
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Power steering warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Unengaged “Park” warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park”
mechanism.
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
KDSS warning light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in KDSS
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Automatic running boards indicator light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in Automatic running boards
 Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
 Check that all the doors are closed.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

585Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Emergency flashers ................ 464
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number ............ 523
If the engine will not start ...... 507
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 517
Engine coolant ......................... 410
Capacity ................................ 526
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 330
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 408 Capacity ................................ 525
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 330
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 492
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 529
Brake .................................... 529
Power steering...................... 530
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights ................................. 235 Replacing light bulbs ............ 448
Switch ................................... 235
Wattage ................................ 531
Four-wheel drive system............................ 293, 297
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 356
Front seats ............................... 136
Adjustment............................ 136
Cleaning ............................... 393
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 353F

594Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 321
Trailer Sway Control................ 321
Transmission ........................... 218
Trip information ......................... 88
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights..................... 223Replacing light bulbs..... 453, 459
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 531
USB port
*
Valet key ................................... 102
Vanity lights ............................. 370 Wattage ................................ 531
Vanity mirrors .......................... 370
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 523
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 321
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 353
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 321 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Downshifting ......................... 221
Intuitive parking assist .......... 286
Key reminder ................ 210, 482
Lane departure alert function............................... 266
Open door............................. 479
Open moon roof reminder .... 482
Pre-collision warning ............ 254
Seat belt reminder ................ 480
Warning lights ........................... 83 ABS ...................................... 478
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 479
Brake override system .......... 480
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 479
Charging system................... 477
Drive-Start Control ................ 480
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 479
KDSS .................................... 479
LDA indicator ........................ 481
Low engine oil pressure........ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 480
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light ..... 481, 487
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 479
Open door............................. 479
PCS ...................................... 480
Power steering...................... 479
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 478
Seat belt reminder light......... 480
Slip indicator ......................... 478
SRS ...................................... 478
Tire pressure ........................ 481
Unengaged “Park” ................ 479
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