TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2011 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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■Cruise control can be set when
● The shift lever is in D or “3” (standard type), or in D, or “4” or “5” range of
S has been selected (multi-mode type).
● Vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h).
■ Accelerating
The vehicle can be accelerated normally. After acceleration, the set speed
resumes.
■ Automatic cruise control cancelation
Cruise control will stop maintaining the vehicle speed in any of the following
situations:
● Actual vehicle speed falls more than 10 mph (16 km/h) below the preset
vehicle speed.
At this time, the memorized set speed is not retained.
● Actual vehicle speed is below 25 mph (40 km/h).
● VSC is activated.
■ If the cruise control indicator light flashes
Press the “ON-OFF” button once to deactivate the system, and then press
the button again to reactivate the system.
If the cruise control speed cannot be set or if the cruise control cancels
immediately after being activated, there may be a malfunction in the cruise
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CAUTION
■To avoid operating the cruise control by mistake
Switch the cruise control off using the “ON-OFF” button when not in use.
■ Situations unsuitable for cruise control
Do not use cruise control in any of the following situations.
Doing so may result in loss of control and could cause an accident resulting
in death or serious injury.
● In heavy traffic
● On roads with sharp bends
● On winding roads
● On slippery roads, such as those covered with rain, ice or snow
● On steep hills
Vehicle speed may exceed the set speed when driving down a steep hill.
● When your vehicle is towing anything

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Intuitive parking assist
The distance from your vehicle to nearby obstacles when parallel
parking or maneuvering into a garage is measured by the sensors
and communicated via an indicator and a buzzer. Always check the
surrounding area when using this system.
■Types of sensors
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
■ Intuitive parking assist switch
Turns the intuitive parking
assist on/off
When on, the indicator light
comes on and the buzzer
sounds to inform the driver
that the system is operational.
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The indicator and buzzerWhen a sensor detects an obstacle, the direction of the obstacle is
indicated and the buzzer sounds.
■ Sensor operation and distance to an obstacle
The system operates when the vehicle approaches an obstacle, as
shown by the following table.
Rear corner sensors
Rear center sensors
Distance to an obstacle ft. (cm)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 1.6 - 1.2 (50 - 37.5) Intermittent
Approximately 1.2 - 0.8 (37.5 - 25) Fast intermittent
Approximately 0.8 or less (25 or less) Continuously
Distance to an obstacle ft. (cm)Indicator and buzzer
Approximately 4.9 - 2.0 (150 - 60) Intermittent
Approximately 2.0 - 1.5 (60 - 45) Fast intermittent
Approximately 1.5 - 1.2 (45 - 35) Very fast intermittent
Approximately 1.2 or less (35 or less) Continuously

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Detection range of the sensors
Approximately 1.6 ft. (50 cm)
Approximately 4.9 ft. (150 cm)
The diagram shows the detection
range of the sensors. Note that
the sensors cannot detect obsta-
cles that are extremely close to
the vehicle.
The range of the sensors may
change depending on the shape
of the object etc.
■Intuitive parking assist can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion and the shift lever is in R.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
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■Sensor detection information
● Certain vehicle conditions and the surrounding environment may affect
the ability of a sensor to correctly detect an obstacle. Particular instances
where this may occur are listed below.
• There is dirt, snow or ice on a sensor.
• A sensor is frozen.
• A sensor is covered in any way.
• The vehicle is leaning considerably to one side.
• On an extremely bumpy road, on an incline, on gravel, or on grass
• The vicinity of the vehicle is noisy due to vehicle horns, motorcycle
engines, air brakes of large vehicles, or other loud noises producing
ultrasonic waves.
• There is another vehicle equipped with parking assist sensors in the vicinity.
• A sensor is coated with a sheet of spray or heavy rain.
• A bumper or sensor receives a strong impact.
• The vehicle is approaching a tall or right-angled curb.
• In harsh sunlight or intense cold weather
• A non-genuine Toyota suspension (lowered suspension etc.) is installed.
In addition to the examples above, there are instances in which, because of
their shape, signs and other objects may be judged by a sensor to be closer
than they are.
● The shape of the obstacle may prevent a 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
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■When the system malfunctions
If a malfunction occurs and no obstacles have been detected, the indicator
flashes and the buzzer sounds for approximately 7 seconds.
If the indicator comes on and stays on after that, have the vehicle inspected
by your Toyota dealer.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. buzzer volume) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 640)
■ Certification
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful 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.
CAUTION
■Caution when using the intu itive parking assist-sensor
Do not attach any accessories within the sensor range.
Doing so may result in the vehicle being unable to be driven safely and pos-
sibly cause an accident.
NOTICE
■ Notes when washing the vehicle
Do not apply intensive bursts of water or steam to the sensor area.
Doing so may result in the sensor malfunctioning.

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Rear view monitor system (rear view mirror-attached type)
The rear view monitor assists the driver by displaying an image of
the area behind the vehicle while r eversing. The image is displayed
in reverse on the screen. This rever sed image is a similar image to
the one on the inside rear view mirror.
The rear view image is dis-
played when the shift lever is
in R.
• If the shift lever is shifted out of R, the screen is turned off.
• The screen remains on for approximately 5 minutes.
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■The rear view monitor system can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system: The engine switch is in the “ON” posi-
tion and the shift lever is in R.
Vehicles with a smart key system: The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in
IGNITION ON mode and the shift lever is in R.
■ Switching the screen on/off
When the screen is displayed, press the
“AUTO” button on the inside rear view
mirror to switch the screen on/off.
Screen on: Green indicator comes on.
Screen off: Orange indicator comes on.
In the following situation, the display
will be re-enabled if it has been turned
off:
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
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■Displayed area
■ Rear view monitor system camera
The area covered by the camera is lim-
ited. Objects that are close to either cor-
ner of the bumper or under the bumper
cannot be seen on the screen.
The area displayed on the screen may
vary depending on vehicle orientation or
road conditions.
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Corners of bumper
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The rear view monitor system camera is
located on the back door as shown in the
illustration. The camera uses a special
lens. The distance of the image that
appears on the screen differs from the
actual distance.
In the following cases, it may become dif-
ficult to see images on the screen even
when the system is functioning correctly:
● The vehicle is in a dark area, such as at
night.
● The temperature near the lens is
extremely high or low.
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