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4RUNNER (U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 46
Safety information for children ........................ 52
Child restraint systems ........ 53
Installing child restraints ...... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 70
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 76
Alarm ................................... 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 82
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 90 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 102
Side doors ......................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 118
Automatic running boards ............................. 128
Back door .......................... 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 136
Rear seats ......................... 139
Driving position memory ........................... 149
Head restraints .................. 153
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 156
Inside rear view mirror ....... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 160
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 162
Power back window ........... 166
Moon roof .......................... 170
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 392
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 395
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 398
General maintenance ........ 400
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 403
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 404
Hood.................................. 407
Engine compartment ......... 408
Tires .................................. 422
Tire inflation pressure........ 436
Wheels .............................. 439
Air conditioning filter .......... 441
Wireless remote control/ electronic key
battery ............................. 443
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 446
Light bulbs ......................... 449 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 462
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 463
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water ...................... 465
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 466
If you think something is wrong............................... 472
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 473
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 474
If a warning message is displayed ......................... 484
If you have a flat tire .......... 489
If the engine will not start ................................. 504
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 506
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ..................... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 510
If your vehicle overheats......................... 514
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 517
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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4RUNNER (U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 484
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 224
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 330
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 474, 484
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 225
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . .
. . P. 225
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 236
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 407
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 156
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340, 347
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 340, 347
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342, 349
Audio/Navigation system
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Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 373
*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULT IMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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For safety and security
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Vehicles without third row seats
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Vehicles with third row seats
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second row seats.
(Buttons displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) ( P. 31)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for Ch ildren) anchors or a seat belt.
Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint syste m
is not compatible wi th the LATCH system.
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Instrument cluster2
4RUNNER (U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 82
Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90
842. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indi cate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*1, 6PCS warning light
( P. 478)*1Power steering warning
light ( P. 476)
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LDA indicator ( P. 478)
*1Master warning light
(P. 484)
Open door warning light
(P. 476)*1Tire pressure warning
light ( P. 478)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 477)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( P. 476)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 477)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 476)
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Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 474)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 476)
862. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position
(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: This light turns on when the system is off.
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(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 264)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 300)
*2, 5
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 264)
*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 302)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( P. 292)*5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator ( P. 313)
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(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 307)*5
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 310)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 292, 296)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 285)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 304)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator
(P. 128)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 296)
882. Instrument cluster
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P. 90)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Switches the trip information.
Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( P. 218)
Gauges and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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