2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER oil reset

3996-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)■
Resetting the message indicating ma intenance is required (U.S.A. only)
After the required maintenance is performed according to the ma intenance
schedule, please reset the message.
To reset the message, follow the procedures described below:
Turn the engine switch off with the trip meter A reading shown. (P. 89)
Vehicles without a smart key system:
While pressing the display change button ( P. 89), turn the engine switch
to the “ON” position (do not start the engine because reset mod e will be
canceled).
Vehicles with a smart key system:
While pressing the display change button ( P. 89), turn the engine switch
to the IGNITION ON mode (do not start the engine because otherw ise the
reset mode will be canceled).
Continue to press and hold the button until the trip meter disp lays “000000”.
■ Allow inspection and repairs to be performed by a Toyota dealer
●Toyota technicians are well-trained specialists and are kept up to date with
the latest service information. They are well informed about th e operations
of all systems on your vehicle.
● Keep a copy of the repair order. It proves that the maintenance that has
been performed is under warranty coverage. If any problem should arise
while your vehicle is under warranty, your Toyota dealer will p romptly take
care of it.
WARNING
■ If your vehicle is no t properly maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehi cle and
possible death or serious injury.
■ Handling of the battery
● Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a wide variety of automobile
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wor k in a
well ventilated area.
● Oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by
component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive har m. Avoid
exposure and wash any affected area immediately.
● Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead a nd lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hand s
after handling. ( P. 417)
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4877-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)■
If “Auto power off to co nserve battery” is shown
Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.
Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed s lightly and
maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.
■ When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever oper ation is
shown
To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or t he vehicle from
moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be
shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow th e instruction of
the message and shift the shift lever.
■ When “Headlight System Malfuncti on Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on
the multi-information display
The following system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle in spected by
your Toyota dealer.
● Automatic High Beam
■ If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 251, 484)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
● Automatic High Beam
■ If a following message is shown, take appropriate action and co nfirm
that the message has disappeared.
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● “Crawl Not Available Select L4 and Shift to [D] or [R] Position ”
● “Crawl Not Available Check System Operation Conditions”
*: Refer to the “Off-road Driving Owner’s Manual”.
■ If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-
nance schedule* should be performed soon.
Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been
reset.
If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the main-
tenance is performed. ( P. 399)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.

4887-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)■
If “Oil Maintenance Required” is displayed (U.S.A. only)
Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance
on the maintenance schedule*.
Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been
reset.
(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)
Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message aft er the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 399)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
■ If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown
The system or part shown on the multi-information display is ma lfunctioning.
Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a no isy location
or audio sound.
NOTICE
■ While the engine oil level warning is displayed
Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.