2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ignition

5268-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
How to read oil container label:
The International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee
(ILSAC) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help
you select the o il you should use.
Cooling system
Capacity11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.)
Coolant type
Use either of the following:
• “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant”
• A similar high-quality ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-
nitrite, and non-borate coolant with
long-life hybrid organic acid technol-
ogy
Do not use plain water alone.
Ignition system
Spark plug
Make
GapDENSO SK16HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)
NOTICE
■ Iridium-tipped spark plugs
Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark pl ug gap.

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4RUNNER (U)
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. 105)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 109)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 442)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 213)
●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 t he radio
wave. ( P. 122)
●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. 114)
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

577What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 209)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 209)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 513)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 215)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 119)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 215)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 511)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 513)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 221)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 221)
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

578What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●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. 210)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 2 1 5 )
●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. 162)
●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 peri od of
time. ( P. 214)
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 tur ned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

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

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

587Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
I/M test ...................................... 401
IdentificationEngine................................... 523
Vehicle .................................. 523
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 209, 212
Illuminated entry system ........ 357
Immobilizer system ................... 76
Indicators ................................... 85
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 397
Moon roof.............................. 172
Power back window .............. 168
Power windows ..................... 164
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 89
Interior lights............................ 355
Intuitive parking assist............ 286 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 492
Jack handle .............................. 496
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 171
Power back window .............. 168
Power windows..................... 163
KDSS ........................................ 322
Keyless entry ........................... 118 Smart key system ................. 118
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 121
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 510
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 110
Mechanical key ..................... 104
Replacing the battery............ 442
Warning buzzer .................... 120
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 110
Knee airbags .............................. 35
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592Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Shift lock system ..................... 220
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 225Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Wattage ................................ 531
Side mirrors ............................. 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Side turn signal lights ............. 223
Slide deck ................................. 368
Smart key system .................... 118 Antenna location ................... 118
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine................ 212
Snow tires ................................ 333
Spare tire .................................. 492 Inflation pressure .................. 530
Storage location .................... 493
Spark plug ................................ 526
Specifications .......................... 522
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering lock ............................ 215 Column lock release ............. 215
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 215
Steering wheel ......................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Storage feature ........................ 358
Storage precautions ................ 189
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 520
Sun visors ................................ 370 Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 231
Cruise control switch ............ 273
Door lock switches................ 113
Driving position memory switches ............................. 149
Emergency flashers switch ... 464
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 235
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 382
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 265
Light switches ....................... 225
Moon roof switches............... 170
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 160
Power back window
switch ................................. 166
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switches........ 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 342, 348
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 240
Seat heater switches ............ 353
Seat ventilator switches ........ 353
“SOS” button........................... 70
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 323
Window lock switch .............. 162
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 237