stop start TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2019 Owners Manual (in English)
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4RUNNER (U)6-1.  Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 338
Cleaning and protecting  the vehicle interior ........... 341
6-2.  Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 344
General maintenance ........ 346
Emission inspection and  maintenance (I/M) 
programs ......................... 349
6-3.  Do-it-yourself  maintenance
Do-it-yourself service  precautions ..................... 350
Hood.................................. 353
Engine compartment ......... 354
Tires .................................. 368
Tire inflation pressure........ 375
Wheels .............................. 378
Air conditioning filter .......... 381
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 383
Checking and replacing  fuses ............................... 386
Light bulbs ......................... 389 7-1.  Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an 
emergency....................... 407
7-2.  Steps to take in an  emergency
If your vehicle needs  to be towed ...................... 409
If you think something is  wrong............................... 415
Fuel pump shut off  system ............................. 416
If a warning light turns  on or a warning buzzer 
sounds ............................. 417
If a warning message or  indicator is displayed ....... 426
If you have a flat tire .......... 433
If the engine will not  start ................................. 448
If you cannot operate  back door opener ............ 450
If the electronic key does  not operate properly ........ 451
If the vehicle battery is  discharged ....................... 453
If your vehicle  overheats......................... 457
If the vehicle becomes  stuck ................................ 460
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises 
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16Pictorial index
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■Instrument panel
Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 193, 196
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 193, 196
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 407
When the engine will not start  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 448
Warning messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 429
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 201
Changing the shift position  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 201
Precautions against towing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 409
When the shift lever does not move  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 204
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 81
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 81
Warning lights/indicator lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . .  P. 76
When the warning lights come on  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 4171
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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Make  sure  that  you  can  see  backward  clearly  by  adjusting  the  inside
and outside rear view  mirrors properly. (P. 142, 144)
Adjusting the mirrors
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A  cushion  may  prevent  correct  posture  from  being  achieved,  and  reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects  placed  under  the  front  seats  may  become  jammed  in  the  s eat
tracks  and  stop  the  seat  from  locking  in  place.  This  may  lead  t o  an  acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When  driving  over  long distances, take  regular breaks  before yo u  start  to
feel tired.
Also, if  you feel  tired  or  sleepy  while driving,  do not force y ourself  to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately. 
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1-2. Theft deterrent system
Vehicles without a smart key system
The  indicator  light  flashes  after
the  key  has  been  removed  from
the  engine  switch  to  indicate  that
the system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashing
after  the  registered  key  has  been
inserted  into  the  engine  switch  to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system 
The indicator light flashes aft er the engine switch has been tu rned off
to indicate that the  system is operating.
The  indicator  light  stops  flashi ng  after  the  engine  switch  has  been
turned  to  ACCESSORY  or  IGNITION  ON  mode  to  indicate  that  the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic ob ject
● If  the  key  is  in  close  proximity  to  or  touching  a  key  to  the  security  system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The  vehicle’s  keys  ha ve  built-in  transponder  chips  that  prevent
the  engine  from  starting  if  a  key  has  not  been  previously  regis -
tered in the vehicle’s  on-board computer. 
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This  system  is  designed  to  help  prevent  vehicle  theft  but  does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts. 
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731-2. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
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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.
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 d eactivate or stop the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Start  the  engine.  (The  alarm  w ill  be  deactivated  or  stopped  aft er  a
few seconds.)
Alar m
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm 
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943-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles with a smart key system
● 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. ( P. 431)
● 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. 383)
• 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
Vehicles without a smart key system
If  the  wireless  remote  control  function  does  not  operate,  the  b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 383)
■ Precautions  when  disconnecting  the  battery  (vehicles  with  a  sma rt  key
system)
● 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. 
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1103-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:  P. 451
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 452
● Stopping the engine: P. 197
■ Certification for  the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD
FCC ID: HYQ14ADF
FCC ID: HYQ13CZE
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment. 
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs .
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference; and
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-14
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation. 
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment. 
For vehicles sold in Canada
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada's  licence-exempt  RSSs .  Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devic e may not cause
interference;  and  (2)  This  device  must  accept  any  interference,   including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.  
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1133-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■Jam protection function
During Automatic running boards operation:
If  a  board  contacts  an  obstacle  when  extending,  it  will  retract .  If  an  obstacle
gets  caught between  a  board  and  the  vehicle  when  retracting,  th e board  will
extend. 
If  an  obstacle  is  detected  3  times  in  a  row  during Automatic  ru nning  boards
operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the  obstacle. When a
side  door  on  the  same  side  as  the  board  is  opened  and  closed  on e  more
time,  the  board  will  extend  and  retract,  or  retract  and  extend.  After  this,  the
board will resume normal operation. 
■ Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under t he following con-
ditions:
● A board is not completely retracted
● Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle spe ed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h). 
■ If  the  Automatic  running  boards  indicator  comes  on  when  driving  first
commences
A  board  has not  completely retracted. Check  that  nothing  is  caught between
the board and the vehicle. 
Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the  automatic  running  board  may  not  retract  completely  and  the  automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes
There  may  be  a  malfunction  in  the Automatic  running  boards  syst em.  Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is froze n
The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic  running boards
are  not  operating  correctly,  turn  the Automatic  running  boards  switch  off  and
refrain from use.
When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards sw itch off.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery
If  the Automatic  running  boards  have  not  completely  extended  or   retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first tim e they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will re sume normal
operation.
■ When getting in and out of the vehicle
Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to con tact with
the lower part of the vehicle body. 
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1483-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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When the window cannot be opened or closed
When  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch  protection  function  o perates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perfo rm the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.
● Stop  the  vehicle.  With  the  engine  switch  in  the  “ON”  position
*1  or  in  IGNI-
TION  ON  mode
*2,  within  4  seconds  of  the  jam  protection  function  or  catch
protection  function  activating,  continuously  operate  the  power  window
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction  or  one-touch  opening  direction  so
that the door window can be opened and closed.
● If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when perfor ming the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function  initialization.
Turn  the  engine  switch  to  the  “ON”  position
*1  or  to  IGNITION  ON
mode
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Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pulling  the
switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  direction,  and  hold  it  there  for  approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening  direc-
tion.  After  the  door  window  is  completely  opened,  continue  hold ing  the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release  the  power  window  switch  for  a  moment,  resume  pushing  th e
switch  in  the  one-touch  opening  direction,  and  hold  it  there  fo r  approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After  the  door  window  is  completely  closed,  continue  holding  the
switch for a further 1 second or more.
If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  aga in  from  the
beginning. 
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*1: Vehicles without a smart key system
*2: Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Door lock linked window operation
●The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.
* ( P. 98, 451)
● The  power  windows  can  be  opened  using  the  wireless  remote  control.
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(P. 97)
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed. 
(Customizable features  P. 489)
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1523-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
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Operating  the  power  back  window  from  inside  the  vehicle  after  turning
the engine off
Vehicles without a smart key system
The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seco nds even
after  the  engine  switch  is  turned  to  the  “ACC”  or  “LOCK”  positi on.  It  cannot,
however, be operated once either front door is opened.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The power back window can be operated for approximately 45 seco nds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode  or turned off. It  can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window f rame, win-
dow travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the power back window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a wi ndow cannot be
closed,  perform  the  following  operations  using  the  power  back  window
switch.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: After stopping the vehicle, the window
can  be  closed  by  holding  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  on e-touch
closing position while the engine switch is turned to the “ON”  position.
● Vehicles  with  a  smart  key  system:  After  stopping  the  vehicle,  the  window
can  be  closed  by  holding  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  on e-touch
closing position while the engine switch is turned to IGNITION  ON mode.
● If  the  window  still  cannot  be  closed  even  by  carrying  out  the  operation
explained  above,  initialize  the  function  by  performing  the  foll owing  proce-
dure.
Hold  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  posi tion.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the w indow has
closed.
Hold  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  opening  position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the w indow has
opened completely.
Hold  the  power  back  window  switch  in  the  one-touch  closing  posi tion
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the
window has closed.
If  you  release  the  switch  while  the  window  is  moving,  start  aga in  from  the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even  after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected b y your Toyota
dealer.
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features  P. 489)
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