lane TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owner's Manual

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Multi-information display
Turning the Blind Spot Monitor on/
off.
Outside rear view mirror indica-
tors
When a vehicle is detected in a
blind spot of the outside rear view
mirrors or approaching rapidly from
behind into a blind spot, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator on
the detected side will illuminate. If
the turn signal lever is operated
toward the detected side, the out-
side rear view mirror indicator will
flash.
The Blind Spot Monitor can be enabled/disabled on screen of th e
multi-information display. ( P. 9 5 )
When the Blind Spot Monitor is disabled, the BSM OFF indicator (P. 85)
will come on. Each time the engine switch is turned to the off then changed
to the IGNITION ON mode, the Blind Spot Monitor will be enabled auto-
matically.
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)
The Blind Spot Monitor is a system that uses rear side radar se n-
sors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper on the left and
right side to assist the driver in confirming safety when chang-
ing lanes.
System components
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Turning the Blind S pot Monitor on/off

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Vehicles that can be detected
by the Blind Spot Monitor
The Blind Spot Monitor uses radar sensors to detect the followi ng
vehicles traveling in adjacent lanes and advises the driver of the
presence of such vehicles via the indicators on the outside rea r
view mirrors.
Vehicles that are traveling in a reas that are not visible using the
outside rear view mirrors (the blind spots)
Vehicles that are approaching rapidly from behind in areas that
are not visible using the outside rear view mirrors (the blind
spots)
Blind Spot Monitor operation
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Blind Spot Monito
r detection areas
The areas that vehicles can be detected in are outlined below.
The range of each detection area is:
Approximately 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) to 11.5 ft. (3.5 m) from either s ide of
the vehicle
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*
: The area between the side of the vehicle and 1.6 ft. (0.5 m) from the
side of the vehicle cannot be detected.
Approximately 3.3 ft. (1 m) f orward of the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) from the rear bumper
Approximately 9.8 ft. (3 m) to 197 ft. (60 m) from the rear
bumper
*
*
: The greater the difference in speed between your vehicle and the
detected vehicle is, the farther away the vehicle will be detec ted, caus-
ing the outside rear view mirror indicator to illuminate or flash.
WARNING
■ Cautions regarding the use of the system
The driver is solely responsible for safe driving. Always drive safely, taking
care to observe your surroundings.
The Blind Spot Monitor is a supplementary function which alerts the driver
that a vehicle is in a blind spot of the outside rear view mirr ors or is
approaching rapidly from behind into a blind spot. Do not overl y rely on the
Blind Spot Monitor.
As the function cannot judge if it is safe to change lanes, ove r reliance could
lead to an accident resulting in death or serious injury. As the system may
not function correctly under certain conditions, the driver’s o wn visual confir-
mation of safety is necessary.
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■The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when
The Blind Spot Monitor is operational when all of the following conditions are
met:
● The engine switch is in the IGNITION ON mode.
● The Blind Spot Monitor is on.
● The shift lever is in a position other than R.
● The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 10 mph (16 km/h ).
■ The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle when
The Blind Spot Monitor will detect a vehicle present in the det ection area in
the following situations:
● A vehicle in an adjacent lane overtakes your vehicle.
● You overtake a vehicle in adjacent lane slowly.
● Another vehicle enters the detection area when it changes lanes.
■ Conditions under which the system will not detect a vehicle
The Blind Spot Monitor is not designed to detect the following types of vehi-
cles and/or objects:
● Small motorcycles, bicycles, pedestrians, etc.
*
●Vehicles traveling in the opposite direction
● Guardrails, walls, signs, parked vehicles and similar stationar y objects
*
●Following vehicles that are in the same lane*
●Vehicles traveling 2 lanes away from your vehicle*
●Vehicles which are being overtaken rapidly by your vehicle.*
*
: Depending on the conditions, detection of a vehicle and/or obj ect may
occur.

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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following sit-
uations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap b etween
each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your v ehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle
is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same
speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the d etection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and
the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is
installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on
● Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that
enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as h ills, dips
in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane,
and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is
installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the vehicle throws up water or snow behind.

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WARNING
■The ABS and Multi Terrain ABS do not operate effectively when
● The limits of tire gripping performance have been exceeded (such as
excessively worn tires on a snow covered road).
● The vehicle hydroplanes while driving at high speed on wet or s lick roads.
■ Stopping distance when the ABS o r Multi Terrain ABS is operating may
exceed that of normal conditions
The ABS and Multi Terrain ABS are not designed to shorten the vehicle’s
stopping distance. Always maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front
of you, especially in the following situations:
● When driving on dirt, gravel or snow-covered roads
● When driving with tire chains
● When driving over bumps in the road
● When driving over roads with potholes or uneven surfaces
■ TRAC/VSC may not operate effectively when
Directional control and power may not be achievable while driving on slip-
pery road surfaces, even if the TRAC/VSC system is operating.
Drive the vehicle carefully in conditions where stability and p ower may be
lost.
■ Hill-start assist control does not operate effectively when
2WD models
● Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. Hill-start assist control
may not operate effectively on steep inclines and roads covered with ice.
● Unlike the parking brake, hill-start assist control is not inte nded to hold the
vehicle stationary for an extended period of time. Do not attempt to use
hill-start assist control to hold the vehicle on an incline, as doing so may
lead to an accident.
4WD models
Do not overly rely on the hill-start assist control. The hill-s tart assist control
may not operate effectively on a steep uphill and roads covered with ice.

4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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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. 237, 488)
● 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. 237, 488)
● 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.
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● “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. 404)
*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’ s Manual
Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your veh icle.

5608-2. Customization
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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (
P. 249)
■PCS (Pre-Collision System) ( P. 239)
*: The system is automatically enabled each time the engine switc h is turned
to ON.
FunctionCustomized setting
Alert sensitivityHigh, StandardO–O
Vehicle sway warning functionOn, OffO–O
Vehicle sway warning sensitivityHigh, Standard, LowO–O
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FunctionCustomized setting
PCS (Pre-Collision System)*On, OffO–O
Alert timing
(Far),
(Middle),
(Near)
O–O
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584Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 54Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 126
Battery precautions ....... 423, 518
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 33
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 155
Power window precautions ... 157
Rear door child-protectors .... 109
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 448
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 357
Child-protectors....................... 109
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400 Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 397
Clock ......................................... 376
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 364
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 519
Crawl Control ........................... 312
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
Cup holders.............................. 365
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 549 Daytime running light
system.................................... 215
Defogger Front windshield ................... 351
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 344, 351
Rear window ................. 344, 351
Dimension ................................ 524
Dinghy towing.......................... 198
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 533
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 109
Back door ............................. 124
Door lock ...................... 108, 124
Door windows ....................... 155
Open door warning buzzer ... 115
Open door warning light ....... 479
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear door child-protector ...... 109
Side doors ............................ 106
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 309
Drive-Start Control .................. 167
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 142D

589Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 524
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 404
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 342
Master warning light........ 481, 488
Meter ........................................... 88 Indicators ................................ 85
Instrument panel light control................................... 89
Meters ..................................... 88
Multi-information display ......... 90
Warning lights ......................... 83
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 344, 351
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Vanity mirrors........................ 375
Moon roof ................................. 161
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 163
Jam protection function......... 162
Operation .............................. 161 Multi Terrain ABS .................... 322
Multi-information display.......... 90
Driving information.................. 93
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
Language.............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Outside temperature ............... 98
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 239
Settings................................... 96
Warning messages ............... 488
Multi-terrain Select .................. 315
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 88
Off-road precaution s ............... 335
Oil Engine oil .............................. 415
Opener Back door ............................. 124
Hood ..................................... 412
Outer foot lights ...................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153
Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 344, 351
Outside temperature display...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 367
Overheating, Engine ............... 519
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.