display TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2019 (in English) Owner's Guide
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4277-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Indicates  a  malfunction  in  the  intuitive  parking
assist-sensorThe  site  of  the  malfunction  flashes  and  stays
on.
A  buzzer  will  sound  for  several  seconds  and
this  warning  message  will  disappear  after  sev-
eral seconds.
If  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  a  mode  other
than  IGNITION  ON  mode  and  then  back  to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
 Have  the  vehicle  inspected  by  your  Toyota
dealer.
Indicates that one or more of the doors is not fully
closed 
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),   flashes  and  a  buzzer  sounds  to  indicate
that the door(s) are not yet fully closed.
 Make sure that all the doors are closed.
Indicates that the back door is not fully closed 
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),   flashes  and  a  buzzer  sounds  to  indicate
that the back door is not yet fully closed.
 Close the back door.
Indicates  that  the  moon  roof  is  not  fully  closed
(with  the  engine  switch  off,  and  the  driver's  door
open)
A buzzer also sounds.
 Close the moon roof.
Indicates that the parking brake is still engaged 
If the vehicle reaches a speed of 3 mph (5 km/h),
  flashes  and  a  buzzer  sounds  to  indicate
that the parking brake is still engaged.
 Release the parking brake.
Indicates that the washer fluid level is low.
Add washer fluid.
Warning messageDetails/Actions
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4287-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.
Indicates that an intuitive parking assist-sensor is
dirty or covered with ice
The  site  of  the  malfunction  flashes  and  stays
on.
A  buzzer  will  sound  for  several  seconds  and
this  warning  message  will  disappear  after  sev-
eral seconds.
If  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  a  mode  other
than  IGNITION  ON  mode  and  then  back  to
IGNITION ON mode, the buzzer will sound and
this message will be displayed again.
 Clean the sensor.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  according  to  the
driven  distance  on  the  maintenance  schedule
*
should be performed soon.
Comes  on  approximately  4500  miles  (7200  km)
after the message has been reset.
If necessary, perfo rm maintenance.
(U.S.A. only)
Indicates  that  all  maintenance  is  required  to  cor-
respond  to  the  driven  distance  on  the  mainte-
nance schedule
*.
Comes  on  approximately  5000  miles  (8000  km)
after the message has been reset.
(The  indicator  will  not  work  properly  unless  the
maintenance data has been reset.)
 Perform the necessary maintenance.
Please  reset  the  message  after  the  mainte-
nance is performed. ( P. 345)
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4297-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
InteriorbuzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
Once  The  electronic  key  is  not
detected  when  an  attempt  is
made to start the engine.
Start  the  engine  with  the
electronic key present.
Once3
times
The  electronic  key  was  carried
outside  the  vehicle  and  a  door
other than the driver’s door was
opened  and  closed  while  the
engine  switch  was  in  a  mode
other than off.
Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
The  driver’s  door  was  opened
and  closed  while  the  electronic
key  was  not  in  the  vehicle,  the
shift  lever  was  in  P  and  the
engine  switch  was  not  turned
off.
Turn the engine switch off
or  bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
(5-
sec-
onds)An  attempt  was  made  to  exit
the  vehicle  with  the  electronic
key  and  lock  the  doors  without
first  turning  the  engine  switch
off when the shift lever was in P.
Turn the engine switch off
and lock the doors again.
Once
An  attempt  was  made  to  drive
when  the  regular  key  was  not
inside the vehicle.
Confirm  that  the  elec-
tronic  key  is  inside  the
vehicle.
Con-
tinu-
ous
The  driver’s  door  was  opened
while  any  shift  lever  other  than
P  was  selected  without  turning
off the engine switch.
Shift the shift lever to P.
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4307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Con-
tinu-
ousCon-
tinu-
ous
The  driver’s  door  was  opened
and  closed  while  the  electronic
key  was  not  in  the  vehicle,  the
shift  lever  was  not  in  P  and  the
engine  switch  was  not  turned
off.
Shift the shift lever to P.
Bring  the  electronic  key
back into the vehicle.
Once
Con-
tinu-
ous
An  attempt  was  made  to  lock
the  doors  using  the  smart  key
system  while  the  electronic  key
was still inside the vehicle.
Retrieve  the  electronic  key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Con-
tinu-
ous
An  attempt  was  made  to  lock
either  front  door  by  opening  a
door and putting the inside lock
button  into  the  lock  position,
then  closing the  door  by  pulling
on the outside door handle with
the electronic key still inside the
vehicle.
Retrieve  the  electronic  key
from the vehicle and lock
the doors again.
Once
• When  the  doors  were
unlocked with the mechani-
cal key and then the engine
switch  was  pressed,  the
electronic  key  could  not  be
detected in the vehicle.
• The  electronic  key  could
not be detected in the vehi-
cle  even  after  the  engine
switch  was  pressed  two
consecutive times.
 Touch the electronic key to
the  engine  switch  while
depressing  the  brake
pedal.
Interior
buzzerExterior
buzzerWarning messageDetails/Actions
(Displayed alternately)
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4607-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand  from around the stuck tire.
Place  wood,  stones  or  some  other   material  under  the  tires  to  help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your att empts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 265)
If  the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
CAUTION
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If  you  choose  to  push  the  vehicle  back  and  forth  to  free  it,  ma ke  sure  the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The  vehicle  may also lunge  forward  or  lunge back  suddenly  as  it   becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This  may  lead  to  unexpected  rapid  acceleration  of  the  vehicle  t hat  may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transm ission and other components
● Avoid  spinning  the  wheels  and  depressing  the  accelerator  pedal  more
than necessary.
● If  the  vehicle  remains  stuck  even  after  these  procedures  are  pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is  displayed  while  attempting  to  free  a  stuck  vehicle,  immediat ely  remove
your  foot  from  the  accelerator  pedal  and  wait  until  the  warning   message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged. 
(
P. 426)
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4678-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example):
• The  0W  in  0W-20  indicates  the  characteristic  of  the  oil  which allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The  20  in  0W-20  indicates  the  vi scosity  characteristic  of  the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher visco sity
(one  with  a  higher  value)  may  be  better  suited  if  the  vehicle  i s
operated at high speeds, or un der extreme load conditions.
How to read oil container labels:
Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil conta in-
ers to help you select the oil you should use.
API Service Symbol
Top  portion:  “API  SERVICE  SN”
means  the  oil  quality  designa-
tion  by  American  Petroleum
Institute (API).
Center  portion:  “SAE  0W-20”
means the SAE viscosity grade.
Lower  portion:  “Resource-Con-
serving”  means  that  the  oil  has
fuel-saving  and  environmental
protection capabilities.
ILSAC Certification Mark
The  International  Lubricant  Specification  Advisory  Committee  (I LSAC)
Certification Mark is displayed on the front of the container.
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515What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? 
(P. 420)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 207)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (P. 97, 115)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound. 
( P. 417, 426)
 
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 73)
To  stop  the  alarm,  turn  the  engine  switch  to  IGNITION  ON  mode  ( vehicles
with a smart key system) or start the engine.
●Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle? 
Check the message on the multi-information display.
●When a warning light turns on, refer to P. 417.
●When  a  warning  light  turns  on  or  a  warning  message  or  indicator  is dis-
played, refer to P. 417, 426.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds w hen leaving the vehicle 
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is displayed 
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519Alphabetical index
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Daytime running light system .................................... 212
Defogger Front windshield.................... 290
Outside rear view 
mirrors ........................ 284, 290
Rear window ................. 284, 290
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing .......................... 192
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 473
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 101
Back door.............................. 115
Door lock......................... 99, 116
Door windows ....................... 146
Open door warning buzzer ... 106
Open door warning light........ 419
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Side doors............................... 97
Downhill assist control  system .................................... 250
Driver’s seat position  memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 263
Off-road precautions ............. 276
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 272 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 107
If the electronic key does not 
operate properly ................. 451
Replacing the battery............ 383
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate 
properly .............................. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the vehicle battery is  discharged.......................... 453
If the warning buzzer  sounds................................ 417
If the warning light turns  on ....................................... 417
If the warning message 
is displayed ........................ 426
If you cannot operate  back door opener ............... 450
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something  is wrong .............................. 415
If your vehicle becomes 
stuck ................................... 460
If your vehicle has to be  stopped in an emergency ... 407
If your vehicle needs  to be towed......................... 409
If your vehicle overheats....... 457
Emergency flashers ................ 406
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522Alphabetical index
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License plate lights ................. 208Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs............. 402
Wattage ................................ 473
Light bulbs
Replacing .............................. 391
Wattage ................................ 473
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 214
Front Interior light.................. 298
Headlight switch.................... 208
Interior lights list .................... 297
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 117
Personal lights ...................... 298
Rear interior light .................. 298
Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Vanity lights .......................... 312
Wattage ................................ 473
Limited slip differential ........... 264
Load capacity........................... 175
Lock steering  column ........................... 194, 198
Luggage compartment  features .................................. 307
Maintenance Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 350
General maintenance ........... 346
Maintenance data ................. 462
Maintenance requirements ... 344
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is 
required .............................. 345
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 417
Manual air conditioning  system .................................... 282
Master warning light................ 426 Meter ........................................... 81
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light 
control .................................. 82
Meters..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 284, 290
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 144
Vanity mirrors ....................... 312
Moon roof ................................. 154
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 156
Jam protection function ........ 155
Operation .............................. 154
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 263
Multi-information display.......... 83 Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor ....................... 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 426
Multi-terrain Select .................. 256
Navigation system
*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution s ............... 276
Oil Engine oil .............................. 356
Opener Back door ............................. 116
Hood ..................................... 353
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Outer foot lights....................... 297
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 144Adjusting and folding ............ 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 284, 290
Outside temperature  display .................................... 314
Overhead console ................... 304
Overheating, Engine................ 457
Parking brake ........................... 207 Operation .............................. 207
Parking brake engaged 
warning buzzer ................... 417
Parking lights ........................... 208
Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs............. 394
Wattage ................................ 473
Pen holder ................................ 305
Personal lights ......................... 298
Power back window ................ 150 Jam protection function......... 152
Operation .............................. 150
Power outlets ................... 315, 320
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 362
Warning light ......................... 419
Power windows........................ 146
Door lock linked window operation ............... 148
Jam protection function......... 147
Operation .............................. 146
Window lock switch............... 146 Radiator .................................... 360
Rear differential lock 
system.................................... 247
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 123
Folding down ........ 125, 127, 129
Rear step bumper .................... 116
Rear turn signal lights ............ 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 400
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 144
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window ............................ 150
Rear window  defoggers....................... 284, 290
Rear window wiper .................. 219
Refueling .................................. 222
Capacity................................ 464
Fuel types ............................. 464
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 224
Replacing Fuses .................................... 386
Key battery ........................... 383
Light bulbs ............................ 389
Tires...................................... 433
Reporting safety defects 
for U.S. owners...................... 498
Resetting the message  indicating maintenance 
is required.............................. 345
Roof luggage carrier ............... 170
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.