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4RUNNER (U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage............ 186
Vehicle load limits ............. 191
Trailer towing..................... 192
Dinghy towing.................... 208
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 212
Automatic transmission ..... 218
Turn signal lever................ 223
Parking brake .................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 225
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 235
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 237
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 240
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 243 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 273
Intuitive parking assist ....... 286
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 293
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 297
Active traction control system ............................. 301
AUTO LSD system ............ 303
Rear differential lock system ............................. 305
Downhill assist control system ............................. 308
Crawl Control ..................... 311
Multi-terrain Select............. 314
Driving assist systems ....... 321
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 330
Off-road precautions .......... 334
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16Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)
■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 212
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 209, 212
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 507
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 487
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 468
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 88
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 82
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4771
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4RUNNER (U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage ........... 186
Vehicle load limits ............. 191
Trailer towing..................... 192
Dinghy towing ................... 208
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 212
Automatic transmission ..... 218
Turn signal lever................ 223
Parking brake .................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 225
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 235
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 237
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 240
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 243 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) .... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 273
Intuitive parking assist....... 286
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 293
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 297
Active traction control system ............................ 301
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................. 303
Rear differential lock system ............................ 305
Downhill assist control system ............................ 308
Crawl Control .................... 311
Multi-terrain Select ............ 314
Driving assist systems ...... 321
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 330
Off-road precautions ......... 334

2124-2. Driving procedures
4RUNNER (U)
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.
If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.
Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.
When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.
The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.
The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system)
Performing the following opera tions when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.
Starting the engine
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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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5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle.
● The engine may be flooded.
Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proc edures.
(  P. 209, 212)
● There may be a malf unction in the engine immobilizer system.
(  P. 76)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
● The battery may be discharged. ( P. 513)
● The battery terminal connecti ons may be loose or corroded.
The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an elec trical
problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. However, an in terim
measure is available to start the engine. ( P. 508)
If the engine will not star t
If the engine will not start eve n though correct starting proce -
dures are being followed ( P. 209, 212), consider each of the fol-
lowing points:
The engine will not start even t hough the starter motor operates
normally.
The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and he ad-
lights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low
volume.
The starter motor d oes not turn over

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

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