2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER instrument cluster

4RUNNER (U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 82
Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90

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2. Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, t he following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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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. 474)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 475)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 474)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light ( P. 476)
*5High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 474)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 476)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 474)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( P. 475)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 475)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 476)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 475)*2, 4, 5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( P. 476)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 475)*5Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/
warning light ( P. 477)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 475)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 477)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 475)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 477)

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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)
*5
(Amber)
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)
*5
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 474)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 476)

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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. 322)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 225)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 321)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 225) *1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 322)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 227)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 230)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 234)
*5Cruise control indicator
(P. 272)
*4Security indicator
(P. 76, 79)*5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 272)
*1, 3Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 97)*5Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 272)
(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)

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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.
*5
(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)
*1
(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)