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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
4Driving 

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4RUNNER (U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains
 all equipment,
including  options. Therefore,  you  may  find  some  explanations  fo r  equipment
not installed on your vehicle. 
All  specifications  provided  in  this  manual  are  current  at  the  t ime  of  printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product impr ovement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately  five  hours  after  the  engine  is  turned  off,  you  ma y  hear  sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the  sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A  wide  variety  of  non-genuine  spare  parts  and  accessories  for  T oyota  vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not  warrant  these  products  and  is  not  responsible  for  their  per formance,
repair,  or  replacement,  or  for  any  damage  they  may  cause  to,  or  adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, safety
or  durability,  and  may  even  violate  governmental  regulations.  In  addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehic le could affect
electronic systems such as: 
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system 

20Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)Audio remote control switches
*
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
*
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems. 
Indicators
Turn signal indicator 
( P. 223)*1“TRAC OFF” indicator 
(P. 323)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator 
(P. 225)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 322)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator 
(P. 225) *1VSC OFF indicator 
(P. 323)
Headlight  high  beam
indicator ( P. 228)
Automatic High Beam 
indicator ( P. 231)
Front fog light indicator 
( P. 235)
*5Cruise control indicator 
(P. 273)
*4Security indicator 
(P. 76, 79)*5Dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator 
(P. 273)
*1, 3Eco  Driving  Indicator
Light ( P. 97)*5Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 273)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 224)*1, 6PCS warning light 
(P. 254)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator 
(P. 224)
“AIR BAG 
ON/OFF” 
indicator 
(P. 46)*1, 4
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG 
ON/OFF” 
indicator 
(P. 46)*1, 4
(Canada) 

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)
Menu icons 

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Driving4
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 

2064-1. Before driving
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WARNING
●Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in  jackknifing
and  loss  of  vehicle  control.  This  is  especially  true  on  wet  or  slippery  sur-
faces.
● Do  not  exceed  the  trailer  hitch  assembly  weight,  gross  vehicle  weight,
gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.
● Do not use cruise control when towing.
● Slow  down  and  downshift  before  descending  steep  or  long  downhill
grades.  Do  not  make  sudden  downshifts  while  descending  steep  or  long
downhill grades.
● Vehicle-trailer  instability  is  more  likely  on  steep  long  downhi lls.  Before
descending  steep  or  long  downhill  grades,  slow  down  and  downshi ft.  Do
not  make  sudden  downshifts  when  descending  steep  or  long  downhi ll
grades.  Avoid  holding  the  brake  pedal  down  too  long  or  applying  the
brakes  too  frequently. This  could cause  the  brakes  to overheat  and  result
in reduced braking efficiency.
■ Hitch
Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities estab lished by the
hitch  manufacturer.  Even  though  the  vehicle  may  be  physically  capable  of
towing  a  higher  weight,  the  operator  must  determine  the  maximum   weight
rating  of  the  particular  hitch  assembly  and  never  exceed  the  ma ximum
weight rating specified  for  the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the ma ximum weight
rating  set  by  the  trailer-hitch  manufacturer  can  cause  an  accid ent  resulting
in death or serious personal injuries.
■ When towing a trailer
Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any appl icable fed-
eral and state/provincial regulations.
● If  the  gross  trailer  weight  exceeds  unbraked  TWR,  trailer  brake s  are
required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform t o all appli-
cable federal and state/provincial regulations.
● Never tap  into your  vehicle’s  hydraulic  system, as this  will  lo wer the vehi-
cle’s braking effectiveness.
● Never  tow  a  trailer  without  using  a  safety  chain  securely  attac hed  to  both
the  trailer  and  the  vehicle.  If  damage  occurs  to  the  coupling  u nit  or  hitch
ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lan e. 

2204-2. Driving procedures
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■S mode
When the shift range is “3” or lower, holding the shift lever t oward “+” sets the
shift range to “5”.
■ AI-SHIFT
AI-SHIFT  automatically  selects  the  optimal  gear  according  to  driver  perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT  automatically  operates  when  the  shift  lever  is  in  the  D  position.
(Shifting  the  shift  lever  to  the  S  position  or  paddle  shifting  cancels  the  func-
tion.)
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerato r pedal. This
does not indicate a malfunction.
■ When driving with Dynamic r adar cruise control system
Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting  to “3”.
( P. 273)
■ Restraining sudden start  (Drive-start Control)
P. 177
■ Shift lock system
The shift lock  system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The  shift  lever  can  be  shifted  from  P  only  when  the  engine  switch  is  in  the
“ON”  position  (vehicles  without  a  smart  key  system)  or  IGNITION   ON  mode
(vehicles with a smart key system) and the brake pedal is being  depressed.