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Driving the vehicle ............. 174
Cargo and luggage............ 184
Vehicle load limits ............. 189
Trailer towing..................... 190
Dinghy towing.................... 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 207
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 210
Automatic transmission ..... 216
Turn signal lever................ 221
Parking brake .................... 222
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 223
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 228
Fog light switch ................. 232
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 237
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 240 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 268
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........................... 281
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 288
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................... 297
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 305
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 309
Active traction control system ............................. 313
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................. 315
Rear differential lock system ............................. 317
Downhill assist control system ............................. 320
Crawl Control ..................... 323
Multi-terrain Select............. 326
Driving assist systems ....... 333
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 342
Off-road precautions .......... 346
4Driving
882. Instrument cluster
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*1, 6
(if equipped)
BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
(P. 281)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( P. 309)
*1, 7, 8
(if equipped)
Outside rear view mirror
indicator ( P. 281)
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(P. 313)
*5
(Green)
LDA indicator ( P. 260)
*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(P. 315)
*2, 5
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 260)
*5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (P. 326)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor (P. 305)*5
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(P. 323)
*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(P. 320)
(if equipped)
Intuitive parking assist
indicator ( P. 288)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(P. 305, 309) *1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator
(P. 127)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( P. 317)
982. Instrument cluster
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Setting items
●
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
Select to set up LDA. ( P. 568)
• Alert sensitivity
• Sway warning
• Sway sensitivity
● BSM (Blind Spot Mon itor) (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate BSM. ( P. 566)
• BSM on/off
• BSM sensitivity
• Outside rear view mirror indicator brightness
● RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) (if equipped)
Select to activate/deactivate RCTA. ( P. 566)
•RCTA on/off
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
Select to set the f ollowing items. (P. 253)
• PCS on/off
• PCS sensitivity
● Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)
Select to set the Intuiti ve parking assist on/off
● Vehicle settings
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warning System) ( P. 438)
• “Set Pressure” Select to initialize the tire pressure warning system.
• “Change Wheel Set” Select to register the ID codes of the tire pressure sensors to
the tire pressure warning system.3
1233-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 520)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio stati on, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio wav es or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication device
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
back window
● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or ele ctronic
devices
● When the vehicle is parked in a pay parking spot where radio wa ves are
emitted.
If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the smart key syst em, lock/
unlock the doors by performing any of the following:
● Bring the electronic key close to either front door handle and operate the
entry function.
● Operate the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the above methods, use the
mechanical key. ( P. 520)
If the engine cannot be started using the smart key system, ref er to P. 521.
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Driving4
4RUNNER (U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 174
Cargo and luggage ........... 184
Vehicle load limits ............. 189
Trailer towing..................... 190
Dinghy towing ................... 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 207
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 210
Automatic transmission ..... 216
Turn signal lever................ 221
Parking brake .................... 222
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 223
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 228
Fog light switch ................. 232
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 237
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 240 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ..... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........................... 250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ............................... 260
Dynamic radar cruise control ............................. 268
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)........................... 281
Intuitive parking assist....... 288
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) .................... 297
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 305
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 309
Active traction control system ............................ 313
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................. 315
Rear differential lock system ............................ 317
Downhill assist control system ............................ 320
Crawl Control .................... 323
Multi-terrain Select ............ 326
Driving assist systems ...... 333
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 342
Off-road precautions ......... 346
1814-1. Before driving
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift
lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an acc ident or fire
due to engine overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly
ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicl e, leading to
death or a serious health hazard.
■ When braking
● When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause
one side of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the
parking brake may not securely hold the vehicle.
● If the brake booster device does not operate, do not follow oth er vehicles
closely and avoid hills or shar p turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.
● Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the
systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking dist ance will
increase.
If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. Have you r brakes
fixed immediately.
2144-2. Driving procedures
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■When starting the engine
Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the
accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumsta nces.
Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious in jury.
■ Caution while driving
If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the
doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop.
■ Stopping the engine in an emergency
● If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,
press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it
briefly 3 times or more in succession. ( P. 475)
However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-
gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or
braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will
make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop
the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.
● If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning
message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer
sounds.
■ When parking
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is co lorless
and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle a nd may
lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a
serious health hazard.
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a
situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and ensure
that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
2884-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)
Front corner sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Press
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
Press
/ of the meter con-
trol switches, select .
Press of the meter control
switch.
Each time is pressed, the function changes on/off.
When on, the indicator light comes on to inform the driver that the sys-
tem is operational.
Intuitive parking assist
: If equipped
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when paral-
lel parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the
sensors and communicated via t he multi-information display
and a buzzer. Always check the surrounding area when using
this system.
Types of sensors
Turning the intuitive parking assist on/off
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