TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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Selecting modes
Press the “ON/OFF” switch.
All the mode indicators will come
on and then go off except the indi-
cator for the present mode. The
applicable road conditions will be
displayed on the accessory
meter.
Turn the dial to select the
desired mode.
The indicator of the selected
mode will come on and the appli-
cable road conditions will be dis-
played on the accessory meter.
If the mode indicator flashes,
Multi-terrain Select cannot be
operated. Follow the instructions
displayed on the accessory meter
and check that the mode indicator
stops flashing. (P. 262)
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Messages displayed on the accessory meterDepending on switch operation, one of the following messages may
appear on the accessory meter to provide guidance on transfer mode
selection etc:
MessageDetailsProcedure
SHIFT TO 4WD
(When selecting MUD
& SAND mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to H4
or L4.Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
H4 or L4.
SHIFT TO L4
(When selecting
LOOSE ROCK,
MOGUL or ROCK
mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode needs
to be changed to L4.
Shift the front-wheel
drive control lever to
L4.
STOP THE VEHICLE
& SHIFT THE AUTO.
TRANSMISSION TO N
(When selecting any
mode) Indicates that the
transfer mode cannot
be changed to H4 or
L4.
Stop the vehicle com-
pletely and/or shift the
shift lever to N.
ACCELERATE OR
DECELERATE
(When shifting the
front-wheel control
lever to H4 or H2) Indicates that the
transfer mode may
not successfully
change.
Drive straight ahead
while accelerating or
decelerating, or drive in
reverse.
DRIVE THE VEHICLE
A SHORT DISTANCE
(When pressing the
rear differential lock
switch) Indicates that the rear
differential is not
locked.
Drive the vehicle for-
ward or backward a
short distance.
OP. NOT POSSIBLE
WHEN Multi-terrain
Select ACTIVATED
(When pressing the
VSC off switch or “A-
TRAC” switch) Indicates that VSC
and active traction
control cannot be dis-
abled while Multi-ter-
rain Select is
operating.
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CANNOT BE
SELECTED
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch) Indicates that Multi-
terrain Select cannot
be operated because
vehicle speed
exceeds approxi-
mately 7 mph
(12 km/h).
Reduce vehicle speed.
OP. NOT POSSIBLE
WHEN CRAWL CON-
TROL ACTIVATED
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch) Indicates that Multi-
terrain Select cannot
be operated because
Crawl Control is oper-
ating.
Turn Crawl Control off.
Multi-terrain Select
HAS BEEN CAN-
CELED
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch) Indicates that Multi-
terrain Select is
turned off.
-
Multi-terrain Select
N O T AVA I L A B L E
(When pressing the
“ON/OFF” switch) Indicates that Multi-
terrain Select cannot
be operated because
the VSC and/or 4WD
system may be mal-
functioning.
Contact your Toyota
dealer.
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■Multi-terrain Select is temporarily canceled when
The front-wheel drive control lever is shifted to H4 when Multi-terrain Select
is in ROCK, MOGUL or LOOSE ROCK mode. The mode indicator will flash
until the lever is shifted back to L4.
■ If the Multi-terrain Select indicator continues to flash
This may indicate a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.
In this case, Multi-terrain Select is automatically canceled. Have your vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ If the Multi-terrain Select indicator goes off while Multi-terrain Select is
operating
● One of the vehicle systems related to Multi-terrain Select may be mal-
functioning.
Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
●
The brake actuator may be at risk of overheating.
A buzzer will sound, the “A-TRAC” indicator will go off and the “TRAC
OFF” indicator will come on. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Refrain
from using Multi-terrain Select until the “A-TRAC” indicator comes back
on and the “TRAC OFF” indicator goes off. (The vehicle can still be
driven, even if Multi-terrain Select is inoperative.)
In the above cases, Multi-terrain Select is automatically canceled.

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CAUTION
■Before driving
To avoid an accident, observe the precautions relating to off-road driving.
(P. 275)
■ When using Multi-terrain Select
● Do not use the Multi-terrain Select system for normal (on-road) driving.
The Multi-terrain Select system is designed for off-road use only.
● Do not overly rely on Multi-terrain Select. This function does not extend
the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always check the terrain thoroughly
and drive safely.
● The recommended modes for the listed terrains ( P. 259) are only a refer-
ence. The selected mode may not be suitable to actual off-road conditions
due to factors such as the type or unevenness of the terrain or the degree
of incline. Check the actual terrain thoroughly and drive safely.
● After selecting a mode, make sure that the Multi-terrain Select indicator
and the selected mode indicator come on. If any related indicator flashes,
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Driving assist systems
To help enhance driving safety and performance, the following sys-
tems operate automatically in res ponse to various driving situations.
Be aware, however, that these systems are supplementary and
should not be relied upon too h eavily when operating the vehicle.
■ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface
■Multi Terrain ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) (if equipped)
Helps to prevent wheel lock when the brakes are applied suddenly, or if
the brakes are applied while driving on a slippery road surface, or in off-
road conditions (such as rough roads, sand and mud)
The Multi Terrain ABS operates in syn chronization with the Multi-terrain
Select.
■ Brake assist
Generates an increased level of braking force after the brake pedal is
depressed when the system detects a panic stop situation
■VSC (Vehicle Stability Control)
Helps the driver to control skidding when swerving suddenly or turning
on slippery road surfaces
■TRAC (Traction Control)
Helps to maintain drive power and prevent the drive wheels from spin-
ning when starting the vehicle or accelerating on slippery roads
■Hill-start assist control (if equipped)
Helps to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an
incline or slippery slope
■LSD (Limited Slip Differential) (if equipped)
Transfers drive power to the rear tires when front tires spin, and vice
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When the VSC/TRAC systems are operating (2WD models)
If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or if any of the drive wheels
spins, the slip indicator flashes to
indicate that the VSC/TRAC sys-
tems are operating.
When the VSC/TRAC/hill-start assist control systems are
operating (4WD models)If the vehicle is in danger of slip-
ping or rolling backward when
starting on an incline, or if any of
the drive wheels spins, the slip
indicator flashes to indicate that
the VSC/TRAC/hill-start assist
control systems are operating.
The stop lights and high mounted
stoplight turn on and a buzzer
(intermittent) sounds when the
hill-start assist control system is
operating.
■KDSS (Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System) (if equipped)
Enhances ride comfort and handling response by using a hydraulic
control system to control the suspension stabilizer bars in response to
road surface and driving conditions dur ing cornering or off-road driving
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Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (2WD models)If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC sys-
tems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may
need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.
■ Turning off the TRAC
system only (turning on the AUTO LSD
system [ P. 245])
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the
switch.
The VSC off and “AUTO LSD”
indicators will come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.

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Turning off both TRAC and VSC systems
To turn the TRAC and VSC sys-
tems off, press and hold the
switch for more than 3 seconds
while the vehicle is stopped.
The “TRAC OFF” and VSC off
indicators will come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
systems back on.

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Disabling the TRAC/VSC systems (4WD models)If the vehicle gets stuck in fresh snow or mud, the TRAC/VSC sys-
tems may reduce power from the engine to the wheels. You may
need to turn the system off to enable you to rock the vehicle in order
to free it.
■ Turning off the TRAC system only
To turn the TRAC system off,
quickly press and release the
switch.
The “TRAC OFF” indicator will
come on.
Press the switch again to turn the
system back on.
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