2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lock

2414-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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When the rear window wiper and washer switch is turned off
The rear wiper will stop operation, and return to the retracted position after
approximately 3 seconds.
However, if the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position (vehi-
cles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to ACCES-
SORY mode or turned off (vehicles with a smart key system) whil e the rear
wiper is operating, the rear wiper will stop at that position a nd will not return to
the retracted position.
■ If no washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzle is not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. drip prevention function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 545)
NOTICE
■When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wiper, as it may damage the rear window.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle w ill be damaged.

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4-4. Refueling
●Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position and ensure that a ll
the doors and windows are closed.
● Confirm the type of fuel.
■Fuel types
P. 530
■ Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline
To help prevent incorrect fueling, your vehicle has a fuel tank opening that
only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp illuminates
The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate erroneously if re fueling is per-
formed repeatedly when the fuel tank is nearly full.
Opening the fuel tank cap
Perform the following steps to open the fuel tank cap:
Before refueling the vehicle

2624-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)• If a vehicle ahead makes an abrupt maneuver (such as sudden sw
erving,
acceleration or deceleration)
• When suddenly cutting behind a preceding vehicle
• When driving in inclement weather such as heavy rain, fog, snow or a
sandstorm
• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a vehicle ahead
• When driving through steam or smoke
• When driving in a place where the surrounding brightness changes sud- denly, such as at the entrance or exit of a tunnel
• When a very bright light, such as the sun or the headlights of oncoming
traffic, shines directly into the front camera
• When the surrounding area is dim, such as at dawn or dusk, or while at
night or in a tunnel
• After the engine has started the vehicle has not been driven for a certain amount of time
• While making a left/right turn and for a few seconds after mak ing a left/
right turn
• While driving on a curve and for a few seconds after driving o n a curve
• If your vehicle is skidding
• If the wheels are misaligned
• If a wiper blade is blocking the front camera
• The vehicle is wobbling.
• The vehicle is being driven at extremely high speeds.
• When driving on a hill
• If the radar sensor or front camera is misaligned • When a vehicle ahead is not directly in front of your vehicle
• If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered

2944-5. Using the driving support systems
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Shifting from H2 to H4
Ty p e A
Reduce vehicle sp
eed to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Ty p e B
Reduce vehicle speed to less than 62 mph (100 km/h).
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H4.
The four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
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Shifting from H4 to H2
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
This can be done at any speed.
The four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
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Shifting from H4 to L4 Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel dri ve control lever to L4.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and then push and turn the front-
wheel drive control switch to L4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will turn on.
Shifting between H2 and H4
Shifting between H4 and L4
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2954-5. Using the driving support systems
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Shifting from L4 to H4
Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H4.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H4.
The low speed four-wheel drive indicator will go off.
■When the front-wheel drive control lever or switch is shifted t o L4
VSC and TRAC are automatically turned off.
■ If the four-wheel dri ve indicator flashes
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Drive straight a head while
accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
■ If the low speed four-wheel dri ve indicator continues to flash
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Operate the four -wheel
drive control switch again.
■ If the low speed four-wheel dri ve indicator continues to flash and a
buzzer sounds
The shift lever is not in N and/or the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle com-
pletely, shift the shift lever to N and make sure that the indi cator stops flash-
ing.
■ If the four-wheel drive or low speed four-wheel drive indicator flashes
rapidly
There may be a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system. Have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Four-wheel drive usage frequency
You should drive in four-wheel drive for at least 10 miles (16 km) each month.
This will assure that the front drive components are lubricated .
WARNING
■Shifting the front-wheel drive co ntrol lever or switch from H2 to H4
while driving
Never operate the front-wheel drive control lever or switch if the wheels are
slipping.
Stop the slipping or spinning before shifting.
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2964-5. Using the driving support systems
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H4F (high speed position)
Use this for normal driving on dry hard-surfaced roads. This po sition gives
greater economy, quietest ride and least wear.
H4L (high speed position, cent er differential locked)
Use this for driving only on tracks that permit the tires slide , like off-road,
icy or snow-covered roads.
L4L (low speed position, c enter differential locked)
Use this for maximum power and traction. Use “L4L” for climbing or
descending steep hills, off-road driving, and hard pulling in s and, mud or
deep snow.
Center differential lock indicator
Low speed four-whe el drive indicator
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)
Use the four-wheel drive contro l switch to select the following
transfer modes:
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2974-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
Push the “UNLOCK” button and
turn the four-wheel drive control
switch to H4L or H4F.
This can be done at any speed.
The center differential lock indica-
tor will turn on (H4L) or go off
(H4F).
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Shifting from H4L to L4L Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push the “UNLOCK” button
and then push and turn the
four-wheel drive control
switch to L4L.
Maintain this condition until the
low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator turns on.
Shifting between H4F and H4L
Shifting between H4L and L4L
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2984-5. Using the driving support systems
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Shifting from L4L to H4L
Stop the vehicle completely and continue to depress the brake
pedal.
Shift the shift lever to N.
Push the “UNLOCK” button
and turn the four-wheel drive
control switch to H4L.
Maintain this condition until the
low speed four-wheel drive indi-
cator goes off.
■The four-wheel drive control sw itch can be operated when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ When the four-wheel d rive control switch is turned to L4L
VSC and TRAC are automatically turned off.
■ If the center differential lock indicator flashes
Locking or unlocking of the center differential is not complete . Drive straight
ahead while accelerating or decelerating, or drive in reverse.
■ If the center differential lock indicator flashes and a buzzer sounds
Locking of the center differential is not complete. Stop the wh eels from slip-
ping or spinning and, if the indicator still flashes, operate the four-wheel drive
control switch again.
■ If the low speed four-wheel dri ve indicator continues to flash
The transfer mode may not successfully change. Operate the four -wheel
drive control switch again.
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