2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER warning lights

501-1. For safe use
4RUNNER (U)■
Unoccupied
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lightsNot illuminated
SRS warning light
Off
Seat belt reminder light
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger's seat belt pretensioner
Activated*7
or
deactivated
*8

511-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
4RUNNER (U)■
There is a malfunction in the system
*1: The system judges a person of adult size as an adult. When a s
maller
adult sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her
as a child depending on his/her physique and posture.
*2: In the event the front passenger is wearing a seat belt.
*3: In the event the front passenger does not wear a seat belt.
*4: When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat, the system may recognize him/her as an ad ult
depending on his/her physique or posture.
*5: Never install a rear-facing child restraint system on the front passenger seat. A forward-facing child restraint system should only be installed on
the front passenger seat when it is unavoidable.
(P. 55)
*6: In case the indicator light is not illuminated, consult this manual on how
to install the child restraint system properly. ( P. 59)
*7: In the event of a side collision.
*8: In the event of a frontal collision or rollover.
Indicator/
warning light
“AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator lights“AIR BAG OFF”
SRS warning lightOn
Seat belt reminder lightOn or flashing
Devices
Front passenger airbag
Deactivated
Front passenger knee airbag
Front passenger's seat belt pretensionerActivated

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Instrument cluster2
4RUNNER (U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 82
Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90

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4RUNNER (U)
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.

832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
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. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light ( P. 479)
*5High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 479)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( P. 478)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*2, 4, 5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( P. 479)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 478)*5Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/
warning light ( P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)

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.

1263-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
4RUNNER (U)
■Luggage compartment lights
Each luggage compartment light has the following 3 positions:
If the luggage compartment lights remain on, the lights will go off automati-
cally after 20 minutes.
■ If the back door opener is inoperative or the battery is discha rged
P. 511 Turns the light off
Turns the light on
Turns the light on/off linked to back door
position
WARNING
■
Before driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci-
dent.
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment.
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could
have heat exhaustion or other injuries.
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door.
Doing so may cause the back door to move unexpectedly, or cause the
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.
● Do not get on the rear step bumper.
■ Important points while driving
Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or seriou s injury.
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