sensor TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2020 (in English) Service Manual
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2914-5. Using the driving support systems
4
Driving
4RUNNER (U)●
The  shape  of  the  obstacle  may  prevent  the  sensor  from  detecting  it. Pay
particular attention to the following obstacles:
• Wires, fences, ropes, etc.
• Cotton, snow and other materials that absorb sound waves
• Sharply-angled objects
• Low obstacles
• Tall  obstacles  with  upper  sections  projecting  outwards  in  the  direction  of your vehicle
● The following situations may occur during use.
• Depending on the  shape  of the obstacle  and other factors, the  detection
distance may shorten, or detection may be impossible.
• Obstacles may not be detected if they are too close to the sen sor.
• There will be a short delay between obstacle detection and dis play. Even
at slow speeds, there is a possibility that the obstacle will c ome within the
sensor’s  detection  areas  before  the  display  is  shown  and  the  wa rning
beep sounds.
• Thin posts or objects lower than the sensor may not be detected for colli-
sion when approached, even if they have been detected once.
• It might be difficult to hear beeps due to the volume of audio  system or air
flow noise of air conditioning system.
■ When the system malfunctions
●If “Clean park sonar” is shown
A  sensor  may  be  dirty  or  covered  with  snow  or  ice.  In  such  case s, if it is
removed  from  the  sensor,  the  system  should  return  to  normal. Al so,  due  to
the  sensor  being  frozen  at  low  temperatures,  a  malfunction  disp lay  may
appear or an obstacle may not be detected. If the sensor thaws  out, the sys-
tem should return to normal.
● If “Check park sonar system” is shown
Depending on the malfunction of the sensor, the device may not be working
normally. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be configured at Toyota dealer
Some functions can be customized. (Customizable features  P. 547)
■ Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This  device  complies  with  Part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  i s  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.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001.
Cet appareil ISM est conforme a la norme NMB-001 du Canada. 
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2924-5. Using the driving support systems
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■When using the intuitive parking assist
Observe the following precautions.
Failing  to  do  so  may  result  in  the  vehicle  being  unable  to  be  d riven  safely
and possibly cause an accident.
● Do not use the sensor at speeds in excess of 6 mph (10 km/h).
● The sensors’ detection areas and reaction times are limited. When moving
forward  or  reversing,  check  the  areas  surrounding  the  vehicle  ( especially
the  sides  of  the  vehicle)  for  safety,  and  drive  slowly,  using  t he  brake  to
control the vehicle’s speed.
● Do not install accessories within the sensors’ detection areas.
NOTICE
■When using intuitive parking assist-sensor
In  the  following  situations,  the  system  may  not  function  correctly  due  to  a
sensor malfunction etc. Have the vehicle checked by your Toyota  dealer.
● The  intuitive  parking  assist  operation  display  flashes,  and  a  beep  sounds
when no obstacles are detected.
● If  the  area  around  a  sensor  collides  with  something,  or  is  subjected  to
strong impact.
● If the bumper collides with something.
● If the display shows continuously without a beep.
● If a display error occurs, first check the sensor.
If  the  error  occurs  even  if  there  is  no  ice,  snow  or  mud  on  the   sensor,  it  is
likely that the sensor is malfunctioning.
■ Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor a rea.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning. 
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4807-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Low fuel level warning lightIndicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1
L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less
 Refuel the vehicle.
Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
 Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s s eat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (wa rning buzzer) turn off.
Brake  Override  System/Drive- Start  Control  warning
light (warning buzzer)
*4
When a buzzer sounds:
• Brake Override System is malfunctioning;
• Drive-Start Control is operating;
• Drive-Start Control is malfunctioning; or
 Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display.
When a buzzer does not sound:
Brake Override System is operating
 Release  the  accelerator  pedal  and  depress  the
brake pedal.
(Flashes)
(U.S.A.)
(Flashes)
(Canada)Parking brake indicator (warning buzzer)*1
Indicates that the parking brake is engaged
 Release the parking brake.
(Flashes or 
illuminates)
PCS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the PCS (Pre-Collision Sys-
tem) or that the system is temporarily unavailable due
to  the  vehicle  being  extremely  hot/cold,  or  dirt  around
a front sensor, etc. ( P. 264, 487)
 Follow  the  instructions  displayed  on  the  multi-
information display. ( P. 264, 487)
If the PCS (Pre-Collision System) or VSC (Vehicle Sta-
bility  Control)  system  is  disabled,  the  PCS  warning
light will illuminate.
 P. 264
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions 
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4827-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
*1: Parking brake engaged warning buzzer:A  buzzer  will  sound  if  the  vehicle  is  driven  at  a  speed  of  appr oximately  3
mph (5 km/h) or more.
*2: Open door warning buzzer: The open  door warning  buzzer sounds  to alert  one or  more  of the   doors  is
not fully closed (with the vehicle having reached a speed of 3  mph [5 km/h]).
*3: Driver’s seat belt buzzer:
The driver's seat belt warning buzzer sounds to  alert the  drive r that his  or
her seat  belt is not  fastened.  Once the  engine switch is turned  to  ON, the
buzzer sounds. If the seat belt is still unfastened, the buzzer  sounds inter-
mittently  for  a  certain  period  of  time  after  the  vehicle  reache s  a  certain
speed.
Front passenger’s seat belt warning buzzer:
The  front  passenger’s  seat  belt  warning  buzzer  sounds  to  alert  the  front
passenger that his or her seat belt is not fastened. If the sea t belt is unfas-
tened, the buzzer sounds intermittently for a certain period of time after the
vehicle reaches a certain speed.
*4: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
■ SRS warning light
This  warning  light  system monitors  the  airbag  sensor  assembly,  front  impact
sensors,  side  impact  sensors  (front  door),  side  impact  sensors  (rear),  safing
sensor (rear), driver's seat belt buckle switch, front passenger occupant clas-
sification  system  (ECU  and  sensors),  “AIR  BAG  ON”  and  “AIR  BAG  OFF”
indicator  lights,  front  passenger's  seat  belt  buckle  switch,  se at  belt  preten-
sioners, airbags, interconnecting wiring and power sources. (P.   3 5 )
■ Key reminder buzzer (vehicles without a smart key system)
The  buzzer  indicates  that  the  key  has  not  been  removed  with  the  engine  off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Open moon roof reminder buzzer (if equipped)
The buzzer indicates that the moon roof is not fully closed with the engine off
and the driver’s door opened.
■ Front  passenger  detection  senso r,  passenger  seat  belt  reminder and
warning buzzer
● If luggage is placed on the front passenger seat, the front pas senger detec-
tion sensor may cause  the warning light to  flash and the warnin g  buzzer  to
sound even if a passenger is not sitting in the seat.
● If  a  cushion  is  placed  on  the  seat,  the  sensor  may  not  detect  a  passenger,
and the warning light may not operate properly. 
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5508-2. Customization
4RUNNER (U)■
Wireless remote control (P. 102, 110, 131)
■Driving position memory* (P. 149)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic light control system* (P. 225)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized  setting
Wireless remote control OnOff – – O
Panic functionOnOff – – O
Unlocking operation Driver’s  door
unlocked  in
one  step,  all
doors
unlocked  in
two stepsAll  doors
unlocked  in
one step
–OO
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Selecting  the  door  linking
driving  position  memory
with door unlock operation Driver’s door All doors – – O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Time elapsed before head-
lights automatically turn off
after doors are closed 30 secondsOff
–OO
60 seconds
90 seconds
Light sensor sensitivity Level 3 Levels 1 to 5 – O O
123 
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5538-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)■
Meters (
P.   8 8 )
*: If equipped
■
Front automatic air  conditioning system* ( P. 346)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Sensitivity  of  the  ambient
light  sensor  used  for  dim-
ming the meter lights etc.
*
Standard -2 to 2 – – O
Sensitivity  of  the  ambient
light  sensor  used  for
brightening  the  meter
lights etc.
*
Standard -2 to 2 – – O
123
FunctionDefault settingCustomized  setting
Switching  between  out-
side air and recirculated air
mode  linked  to  automatic
mode button operation Auto Manual – O O
A/C  automatic  mode  but-
ton operation Auto Manual – O O
123 
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5568-2. Customization
4RUNNER (U)■
Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P.   2 8 6 )
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 477)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
Detection  distance  of  the
rear center sensor Far Near – O O
Buzzer volume Level 2 Level 1 to 3 – O O
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Vehicle  speed  linked  seat
belt reminder buzzerOnOff – – O
123
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579What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts? 
(P. 480)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 224)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (P. 110, 131)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound. 
( P. 477, 487)
 
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 79)
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. 477.
●When  a  warning  light  turns  on  or  a  warning  message  or  indicator  is dis-
played, refer to P. 477, 487.
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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591Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Safety Connect .......................... 70
Seat belt reminder light........... 480
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking 
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system 
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining  the seat belt ........................ 394
Emergency Locking  Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear 
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper 
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 480
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 478
Seat heaters ............................. 353
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seat ventilators ........................ 353
Seating capacity ...................... 191 Seats ................................. 136, 139
Adjustment.................... 136, 139
Adjustment 
precautions................. 138, 148
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation . ............... 57
Cleaning ............................... 393
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 353
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 229
Inside rear view mirror .......... 159
Intuitive parking assist .......... 286
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 218 Automatic transmission ........ 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.