
TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4RUNNER (U)5-1.  Using the 
air conditioning system 
and defogger
Manual air conditioning  system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning  system............................. 346
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 353
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 355
• Interior lights ................. 356
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features...... 358
• Glove box...................... 359
• Console box .................. 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary box ................. 362
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 363
• Bottle holders ................ 364
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 365 5-4.  Other interior features
Other interior features........ 370
• Sun visors ..................... 370
• Vanity mirrors ................ 370
• Clock ............................. 371
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 372
• Power outlets ................ 376
• USB charging ports ....... 379
• Armrest.......................... 381
• Assist grips .................... 381
Garage door opener .......... 382
5Interior features 

19Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)USB port
*2
Seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 353
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 376
Front-wheel drive control lever
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 293
Front-wheel drive  control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 293
Four-wheel drive control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 297
USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 379
Power back window switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  P. 166
Seat heater switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 3 53
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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801-3. Theft deterrent system
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■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft , make sure of
the following:
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do  not  leave  the  key  inside  the  vehicle  when  the  alarm  is  operating,  and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
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A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.
● The  battery  is  recharged  or  replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do  not  modify  or  remove  the  system.  If  modified  or  removed,  the   proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed. 

832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Warning  lights  inform  the driver of  malfunctions  in  the  indicated  vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake  system  warning
light ( P. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake  system  warning
light (P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel  drive  indica-
tor light ( P. 479)
*5High  coolant  tempera-
ture warning light 
(P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator light 
(P. 479)
*1
Charging  system  warn-
ing light ( P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Rear  differential  lock
indicator light ( P. 478)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*3
(if equipped)
Center  differential  lock
indicator light ( P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction  indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*2, 4, 5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain  Select  indi-
cator light ( P. 479)
*1SRS warning light 
(P. 478)*5Brake  Override  System/
Drive-Start  Control/
warning light ( P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light 
(P. 478)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 480)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light 
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 480) 

1063-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. 
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops.
● As the electronic  key always receives radio waves, the battery  will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following  symptoms indi-
cate  that  the  electronic  key  battery  may  be  depleted.  Replace  the  battery
when necessary. ( P. 442)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key  within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
Vehicles without a smart key system
If  the  wireless  remote  control  function  does  not  operate,  the  b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 442)
■ Precautions  when  disconnecting  the  battery  (vehicles  with  a  sma rt  key
system)
● In  some  cases,  it  may  not  be  possible  to  unlock  the  doors  using  the smart
key  system  immediately  after  the  battery  has  been  disconnected.  Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The  engine may not start  on  the  first  attempt after reconnectin g the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a  malfunction.
● The  engine  switch  mode  is  memorized  by  the  vehicle.  When  the  ba ttery  is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in befor e the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the en gine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the b attery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the batte ry. 

1293-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■Jam protection function
During Automatic running boards operation:
If  a  board  contacts  an  obstacle  when  extending,  it  will  retract .  If  an  obstacle
gets  caught between  a  board  and  the  vehicle  when  retracting,  th e board  will
extend. 
If  an  obstacle  is  detected  3  times  in  a  row  during Automatic  ru nning  boards
operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the  obstacle. When a
side  door  on  the  same  side  as  the  board  is  opened  and  closed  on e  more
time,  the  board  will  extend  and  retract,  or  retract  and  extend.  After  this,  the
board will resume normal operation. 
■ Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under t he following con-
ditions:
● A board is not completely retracted
● Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle spe ed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h). 
■ If  the  Automatic  running  boards  indicator  comes  on  when  driving  first
commences
A  board  has not  completely retracted. Check  that  nothing  is  caught between
the board and the vehicle. 
Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the  automatic  running  board  may  not  retract  completely  and  the  automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes
There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  the Automatic  running  boards  syst em.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is froze n
The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic  running boards
are  not  operating  correctly,  turn  the Automatic  running  boards  switch  off  and
refrain from use.
When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards sw itch off.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery
If  the Automatic  running  boards  have  not  completely  extended  or   retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first tim e they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will re sume normal
operation.
■ When getting in and out of the vehicle
Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to con tact with
the lower part of the vehicle body. 

2024-1. Before driving
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●Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering  and sharp turns, and slow down before maki ng
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer  than
the vehicle wheels to the inside  of the turn. Compensate by mak ing
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slipp ery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able  distance. After  passing  a  vehicle,  do  not  forget  the  lengt h  of
your  trailer,  and  be  sure  you  have  plenty  of  room  before  changi ng
lanes.
● To  maintain  engine  braking  efficiency  and  charging  system  perfo r-
mance  when  using  engine  braking,  do  not  put  the  transmission  in
D.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or lo ng
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while  descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the bra kes
too frequently. This could cause  the brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may  over-
heat  on  hot  days  (at  temperatures  over  85°F  [30°C])  when  drivin g
up  a  long  or steep  grade.  If  the  engine  coolant  temperature  gau ge
indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditionin g (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the  road and stop in a safe spot. 
(  P. 517) 

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Interior features5
4RUNNER (U)5-1.  Using the 
air conditioning system 
and defogger
Manual air conditioning  system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning  system............................. 346
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 353
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 355
• Interior lights ................. 356
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 358
• Glove box...................... 359
• Console box .................. 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary box ................. 362
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 363
• Bottle holders ................ 364
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 365 5-4.  Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 370
• Sun visors ..................... 370
• Vanity mirrors................ 370
• Clock ............................. 371
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 372
• Power outlets ................ 376
• USB charging ports....... 379
• Armrest ......................... 381
• Assist grips ................... 381
Garage door opener.......... 382