2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending
on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for
inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately.
The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may dif fer
from those stated. in this case, perform the correction procedu re
according to the displayed message.
*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi -informa-
tion display.
Messages and warnings
System
warning lightWarning
buzzer
*Warning
Comes on Comes on Sounds Indicates an important situation, such
as when a system related to driving is
malfunctioning or that danger may
result if the correction procedure is not
performed
Comes onSounds
Comes on
or flashesSounds
Indicates an important situation, such
as when the systems shown on the
multi-information display may be mal-
functioning
FlashesSounds
Indicates a situation, such as when
damage to the vehicle or danger may
result
Comes onDoes not sound
Indicates a condition, such as mal-
function of electrical components, their
condition, or indicates the need for
maintenance
FlashesDoes not sound
Indicates a situation, such as when an
operation has been performed incor-
rectly, or indicates how to perform an
operation correctly

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 478)
● Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. ( P. 481)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 481)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 519)
● If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the
instructions accordingly. ( P. 237, 488)
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “High transmission fluid temperature” is shown, it indicates that the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift l ever to P and wait
until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light
go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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. 237, 488)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
● Automatic High Beam
■ If a message that indicates the m alfunction of radar sensor is displayed
The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the
message is resolved. ( P. 237, 488)
● PCS (Pre-Collision System)
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert)
● Dynamic radar cruise control
■ If a following message is shown, take appropriate action and co nfirm
that the message has disappeared.
*
● “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. 404)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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 after the
maintenance is performed. ( P. 404)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.
■ 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.

4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
●Phillips screwdriver
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 466)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can be
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 4 2 7
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which cou ld result in an accident.
You will need the following item:
Before jacking up the vehicle

4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Spare tire
Jack
Tool bag
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing t ires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack poi nt.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle w hile someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic running boards
●Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury:
• When jacking up the vehicle, always turn the Automatic running boards switch off.
• When jacking up the vehicle, do not use an Automatic running b oard
as a jack point. The Automatic running board may break, causing
injuries.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that n o one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle/wheel nu t wrench (used with jack handle)
Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely to prevent the extension parts
from coming apart unexpectedly.

4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Remove the cover.
Unhook and take out the tool
bag.
Take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Taking out the jack and tool bag
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