TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2013 N280 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: 4RUNNER, Model: TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2013 N280 / 5.GPages: 32, PDF Size: 10.16 MB
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QUICK RE F ERENCE GUIDE
CUSTOME R EXPE RIENCE CENTE R
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rinted in U.S .A. 5 / 13
13 - TCS-07061
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4RUNNER
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This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new 4Runner.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner
operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2013
4Runner
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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NOTES
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OVERVIEW
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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2013
4RunnerINDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Johnson Controls, Inc.
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6Smart Key system1 7 Air Conditioning/Heating 18-19
Audio 20-21
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9Automatic running boards 19
Automatic Transmission 9
Bluetooth
® audio 23
Clock 14
Cruise control 17
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 19
iPod®/USB/AUX port 21Light control-Instrument panel 15Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moonroof1 14Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 23
Power outlets-120V AC 22
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat heaters 18
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Returning third row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 22
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
VSC OFF button 15
Windows1 14
Window-Back window1 15Windshield wipers & washers 17 Door locks 24
Doors-Child safety locks 25
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 24
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 24
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES
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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags “OFF”) switch
120V AC power outlet ON/OFF switch
1
Automatic running boards switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Accessory meter/Outside temperature display
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
1/Navigation system1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
OVERVIEW
Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Center console box
12V DC power outlet
AUX/USB port1
Front-wheel drive control lever
Four-wheel drive selector1
Hood release
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Telephone switches1,2,3
Ignition switch (standard key)1/“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Party mode switch
Cruise control
Seat heater switch
1
120V AC power outlet1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
Without Smart Key system
With Smart Key systemManual Air Conditioning
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator
1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
“RSCA OFF” (Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbags “OFF”) switch
120V AC power outlet ON/OFF switch
1
Automatic running boards switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Accessory meter/Outside temperature display
Emergency flasher switch
Audio system
1/Navigation system1,2/Display Audio system1,3
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
Front passenger seat belt reminder light
Front passenger occupant classification indicator
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
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12V DC power outlet
AUX/USB port1
Front-wheel drive control lever
Four-wheel drive selector1
Hood release
Steering wheel audio controls1,2,3
Voice command button1,2,3
Telephone switches1,2,3
Ignition switch (standard key)1/“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Party mode switch
Cruise control
Seat heater switch
1
120V AC power outlet1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”3 For details, refer to the “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual.”
Manual Air ConditioningAutomatic Air Conditioning 2WD
Part-time 4WD
Full-time 4WD
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OVERVIEW
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1
Tachometer
Speedometer
Display change button
Engine coolant temperature
Fuel gauge
Eco driving indicator zone display
Odometer, trip meter and average fuel consumption display
Shift position and shift range indicators
Voltmeter
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Maintenance/Service required indicator1
Indicator symbols
Driver/Front passenger seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
Optitron type meters
AIR BAG ON and AIR BAG OFF indicator
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Headlight low/high beam indicator
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-7, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning1
Non-Optitron type meters
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Automatic Transmission fluid temperature warning1
Crawl Control indicator1
Four-wheel drive indicator3
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3
Center differential lock indicator3
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator4
Roll Sensing of Curtain shield Airbag OFF indicator1,2
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 2-4, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-7, 2013 Owner’s Manual.
Multi-terrain select
Rear differential lock indicator Active traction control indicator
Power steering system warning1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System indicator1
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Unengaged Park warning light
Smart Key system warning
Intuitive parking assist indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light
1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Automatic running boards indicator1
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Fuel tank door and cap
PullTurn to open
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Locking
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Carry remote to lock
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NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Gear shift lever must be in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Push
Depress
brake pedal
Carrying
Green indicator ON
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
LockingUnlocking
Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock
Grasp
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Carry remote to lock
Touch
Open
Push
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Windshield and back window
washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull
Push lever to the
left and raise hood
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Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
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