sensor TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2022 Workshop Manual
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3034-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Situations in which the system may operate even if there is no  possibil-
ity of a collision
Instances  of  the  RCTA  function  unnecessarily  detecting  a  vehicl e  and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
● When  equipment  that  may  obstruct  a  sensor  is  installed,  such  as  a towing
eyelet,  bumper  protector  (an  additional  trim  strip,  etc.),  bicy cle  carrier,  or
snow plow
●
When turning while backing up
● When  a  vehicle  turns  into  the  detection
area
● When  the  parking  space  faces  a  street
and  vehicles  are  being  driven  on  the
street
● When the distance between your vehicle
and  metal  objects,  such  as  a  guardrail,
wall,  sign,  or  parked  vehicle,  which  may
reflect  electrical  waves  toward  the  rear
of the vehicle, is short 
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3044-5. Using the driving support systems
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When there are spinning objects near your vehicle such as the f an of an air
conditioning unit
● When water is splashed or sprayed toward the rear bumper, such  as from a
sprinkler
● Moving objects (flags, exhaust fumes, large rain droplets or snowflakes, rain
water on the road surface, etc.)
● When  the  distance  between  your  vehicle  and  a  guardrail,  wall,  etc.,  that
enters the detection area is short
● Gratings and gutters
● When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or c old
● If  the  suspension  has  been  modified  or  tires  of  a  size  other  th an  specified
are installed
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the car ried load
●
When  a  vehicle  passes  by  the  side  of
your vehicle
● When  a  detected  vehicle  turns  while
approaching the vehicle 
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4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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■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 7 )
■ 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.
■ If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
●Is the fuel tank empty?
If it is, fill the fuel tank immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact  your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible. 
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5007-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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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. 248, 497)
● 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. 248, 497)
● 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. 412)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle. 
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5608-2. Customization
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Wireless remote control (P. 104, 110, 130)
■Driving position memory* (P. 148)
*: If equipped
■
Automatic light control system* (P. 223)
*: 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
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5638-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
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Meters (
P.   9 0 )
*: If equipped
■
Front automatic air  conditioning system* ( P. 359)
*: 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
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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)* (P.   2 8 1 )
*: If equipped
■
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)* (P. 297)
*: If equipped
■
Toyota parking assist-sensor* (P.   2 8 8 )
*: If equipped
■
Seat belt reminder ( P. 486)
FunctionDefault settingCustomized 
setting
BSM OnOff O – –
Outside  rear  view  mirror
indicator brightness BrightDim
O– –
Blank
Sensitivity IntermediateEarly
O– –
Late
Only when in  blind spot
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
RCTA OnOff O – –
RCTA buzzer volume21 to 3 – – O
123
123
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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589What 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. 489)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 222)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (P. 110, 130)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may a lso sound. 
( P. 486, 497)
 
●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the al arm? 
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 80)
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. 486.
●When  a  warning  light  turns  on  or  a  warning  message  or  indicator  is dis-
played, refer to P. 486, 497.
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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600Alphabetical index
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Seats ................................. 135, 138Adjustment .................... 135, 138
Adjustment 
precautions ................. 137, 147
Child seats/child restraint 
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning................................ 408
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Seat position memory ........... 148
Seat ventilators ..................... 367
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 226
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 288
Service reminder indicators ..... 84
Shift lever ................................. 216 Automatic transmission......... 216
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 219 Shift lock system ..................... 218
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 223
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Wattage ................................ 541
Side mirrors ............................. 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Side turn signal lights ............. 221
Slide deck................................. 382
Smart key system .................... 119 Antenna location ................... 119
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 210
Snow tires ................................ 345
Spare tire .................................. 502 Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location.................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer.............................. 90
Steering lock ............................ 208 Column lock release ............. 208
Steering wheel ......................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Storage feature ........................ 372
Storage precautions................ 187
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 384 
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Milimeter wave radar sensor