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5117-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
When the electronic key is
detected, a buzzer sounds and the
engine switch will turn to IGNITION
ON mode.
When the smart key system is
deactivated in customization set-
ting, the engine switch will turn to
ACCESSORY mode.
Firmly depress the brake pedal and check that is displayed
on the multi-information display.
Press the engine switch shortly and firmly.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■ Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■ Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommende d that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
( P. 443)
■ Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake ped al and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time t he switch is
pressed.( P. 213)
■ When the electronic key does not work properly
●Make sure that the smart key system has not been deactivated in the cus-
tomization setting. If it is off, turn the function on.
(Customizable features: P. 547)
● Check if battery-saving mode is set. If it is set, cancel the f unction.
( P. 121)
Starting the engine
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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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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

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4RUNNER (U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 340, 346Air conditioning filter ............. 440
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 321
Function ................................ 321
Warning light ......................... 478
Active head restraints ............. 137
Active traction control ............ 301
Air conditioning filter .............. 440
Air conditioning
system ............................ 340, 346 Air conditioning filter ............. 440
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 478
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 35 Alarm .......................................... 79
Alarm ...................................... 79
Warning buzzer .................... 477
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 118
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 321
Function ................................ 321
Warning light......................... 478
Armrest..................................... 381
Assist grip ................................ 381
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 303
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 346
Automatic High Beam ............. 231
Automatic light control
system.................................... 225
Automatic running boards ..... 128
Automatic transmission ......... 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221
S mode ................................. 219
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 362
A
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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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591Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Safety Connect .......................... 70
Seat belt reminder light........... 480
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 394
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 480
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 478
Seat heaters ............................. 353
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seat ventilators ........................ 353
Seating capacity ...................... 191 Seats ................................. 136, 139
Adjustment.................... 136, 139
Adjustment
precautions................. 138, 148
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 57
Cleaning ............................... 393
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 353
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 229
Inside rear view mirror .......... 159
Intuitive parking assist .......... 286
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 218 Automatic transmission ........ 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221
S
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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
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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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