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4RUNNER (U)What to do if... 
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Index
For  vehicles  with  a  audio/navigation  system,  refer  to  the  “NAVI GATION
AND  MULTIMEDIA  SYSTEM  OWNER’S  MANUAL”  for  information  regard-
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4RUNNER (U)Multi-information display  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 90
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 90
When the warning messages are displayed  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 487
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 224
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 224
Precautions against winter season  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 331
Warning buzzer/message  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 477, 487
Turn signal lever  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 223
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 225
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . .
 . .  P. 225
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 235
Windshield wiper and washer switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 237
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 237
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 418
Emergency flasher switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 464
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 405
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . .  P. 156
Air conditioning system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 340, 346
Usage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 340, 346
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 342, 348
Audio/Navigation system
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 371
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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4RUNNER (U)Audio remote control switches
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Talk switch*
Meter control switches  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 91
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 273
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 265
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 280
Telephone switches
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922. Instrument cluster
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 Drive information
Select to display various drive data. (P. 93)
 Vehicle information display
Select to display the vehicle information. ( P. 95)
 Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.
• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)
 Audio system-linked display (if equipped)
Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the d isplay
using the meter control switches.
 Driving assist system information
Select to display the operational status of the following syste ms:
• Dynamic radar cruise control ( P. 273)
• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ( P. 265)
 Warning message display
Select  to  display  warning  messages  and  measures  to  be  taken  if  a
malfunction is detected. ( P. 487)
• When  there  are  no  current  warning  messages,  “No  Messages”  is displayed.
• When  there  are  multiple  warning  messages,    or    can  be used to switch the displayed warning message.
 Settings display
Select  to  change  the  meter  display  settings  and  the  operation  set-
tings of some vehicle functions. ( P. 95)
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1093-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of  time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer et c.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or pla ce the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key
and key (with a wireless remote control function).
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not place the keys near ob jects that
produce magnetic fields, such as TVs, audio systems and inducti on cook-
ers, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency the rapy equip-
ment.
■ Carrying  the  electronic  key  on  your  person  (vehicles  with  a  sma rt  key
system)
Carry  the  electronic  key  3.9  in.  (10  cm)  or  more  away  from  elec tric  appli-
ances  that  are  turned  on.  Radio  waves  emitted  from  electric  app liances
within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In  case  of  a  smart  key  system  malfunction  or  other  key-related  prob-
lems (vehicles with a smart key system)
Take  your  vehicle  with  all  the  electronic  keys  provided  with  yo ur  vehicle  to
your Toyota dealer.
■ When an electronic key is lost (vehicles with a smart key system)
If  the  electronic  key  remains  lost,  the  risk  of  vehicle  theft  i ncreases  signifi-
cantly.  Visit  your  Toyota  dealer  immediately  with  all  remaining   electronic
keys that was provided with your vehicle. 
     
        
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1223-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 510)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other
wireless communication device
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  the  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
back window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices
● When  the  vehicle  is  parked  in  a  pay  parking  spot  where  radio  wa ves  are
emitted.
If  the  doors  cannot  be  locked/unlocked  using  the  smart  key  syst em,  lock/
unlock the doors by performing any of the following:
● Bring  the  electronic  key  close  to  either  front  door  handle  and  operate  the
entry function.
● Operate the wireless remote control.
If  the  doors  cannot  be  locked/unlocked  using  the  above  methods,  use the
mechanical key. ( P. 510)
If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, ref er to P. 511. 
     
        
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4-2. Driving procedures
Check that the parking brake is set.
Check that the shift lever is set in P.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Turn the engine switch to the “S TART” position to start the engine.
“LOCK”
The  steering  wheel  is  locked  and
the  key  can  be  removed.  (The  key
can  be  removed  only  when  the
shift lever is in P.)
“ACC”
Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
“ON”
All electrical components can be used.
“START”
For starting the engine.
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a 
smart key system)
Starting the engine
Changing the engine  switch positions
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Stop the vehicle.
Set the parking brake (
P. 224), and shift the shift lever to P.
Press the engine switch.
Release  the  brake  pedal  and  check  that  “ACCESSORY”  or  “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the meter.
Modes  can  be  changed  by  pressing  the  engine  switch  with  brake
pedal released. (The mode changes  each time the switch is pressed.)
Off
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The  emergency  flashers  can  be
used.
ACCESSORY mode
Some  electrical  components  such
as the audio system can be used.
“ACCESSORY”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.
IGNITION ON mode
All  electrical  components  can  be
used.
“IGNITION  ON”  will  be  displayed
on the multi-information display.
*: If  the  shift  lever  is  in  a  position  other  than  P  when  turning  off  the  engine, the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.
Stopping the engine
Changing engine  switch modes
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