2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER ECO mode

291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause the driver’s floor mat to slip, possibly interfering
with the pedals while driving. An unexpectedly high speed may result or it may
become difficult to stop the vehicle. This could lead to an acc ident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
■ When installing the driver’s floor mat
● Do not use floor mats designed for other models or different model year
vehicles, even if they are Toyota Genuine floor mats.
● Only use floor mats designed for the driver’s seat.
● Always install the floor mat securely using the retaining hooks (clips) pro-
vided.
● Do not use two or more floor mats on top of each other.
● Do not place the floor mat bottom-side up or upside-down.
■ Before driving
● Check that the floor mat is securely
fixed in the correct place with all the
provided retaining hooks (clips). Be
especially careful to perform this check
after cleaning the floor.
● With the engine stopped and the shift
lever in P, fully depress each pedal to
the floor to make sure it does not inter-
fere with the floor mat.

741-2. Emergency assistance
4RUNNER (U)
■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth® technology will not be possible
when Safety Connect is active and in use.
● Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyot a models (in
the contiguous United States only). Contact with the Safety Con nect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being i n operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception,
which can limit the ability to reach the response center or rec eive emer-
gency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription S ervice
Agreement required. A variety of subscription terms is availabl e; charges
vary by subscription term selected and location.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location are available in the United States, including Hawaii a nd Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are av ailable
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin I slands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety C onnect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the T elecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■ Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multip le languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■ When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red i ndi-
cator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, t he green
indicator light comes on, indicat ing that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Saf ety Connect service not active
Safety Connect LED light Indicators

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
4RUNNER (U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The battery is reconnected.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deac tivate or stopping the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Alar m
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

842. Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They w ill turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle 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.
*1BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
( P. 482)*5Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 477)
*1
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert) indicator
(P. 482)*1
Power steering warning
light ( P. 479)
*1, 6PCS warning light
(P. 481)*1Master warning light
(P. 488)
*5
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 481)
*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 481)
Open door warning light
(P. 479)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( P. 479)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 480)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 479)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 480)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 479)

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle 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.
*7: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the sys-
tem is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGN ITION ON
mode.
*8: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

1033-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electro nic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry function does not operate properl y, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 512)
■Panic mode
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 364)
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only.
■ If you lose your mechanical keys
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by your Toyota dealer u sing the
other mechanical key and the key number stamped on your key num ber
plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.
■ When riding in an aircraft
When bringing a key with wireless remote control function onto an aircraft,
make sure you do not press any buttons on the key while inside the aircraft
cabin. If you are carrying the key in your bag etc., ensure tha t the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the key to
emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft.
■ Conditions affecting operation
P. 117
Using the mechanical key
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
electronic key.

1043-1. Key information
4RUNNER (U)■
Key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 447)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Precautions when disconnecting the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnectin g the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the ba ttery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in befor e the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the en gine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the b attery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the batte ry.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 447
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

1103-1. Key information
4RUNNER (U)■
Setting and cance
ling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below: Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON
mode. (Perform step 2 within 20 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to P or N,
and press and hold the
driver's door lock switch
(
or) for approxi-
mately 5 seconds and then
release.
The shift lever and switch posi-
tions corresponding to the
desired function to be set are
shown in the following table.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling ope ration is complete, all the doors are
locked and then unlocked.
1
2
FunctionShift lever positionDriver’s door lock switch position
Shift position linked
door locking function
PShift position linked
door unlocking function
Speed linked door lock-
ing function
NDriver's door linked
door unlocking function