engine TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2014 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. (P. 97)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 99)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 385)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 196)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( P. 110)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked

510What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 192)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 192)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 452)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(P. 195)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 197)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 108)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 198)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 450)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 452)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 448)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 448)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you
depress the brake pedal

511What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Vehicles without a smart key system:
It is locked to prevent theft of the vehicle if the key is pulled from the engine
switch. (P. 193)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( P. 198)
●Is the window lock switch pressed?
The power window except for the one at the driver’s seat cannot be oper-
ated if the window lock switch is pressed. (P. 148)
●The auto power off function will be operated if the vehicle is left in ACCES-
SORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is not running) for a period of
time. ( P. 197)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or cl ose by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

512What 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. 421)
●
The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( P. 204)
●
The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? ( P. 100, 117)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also
sound. ( P. 418,
426)

●Did anyone inside the vehicle open a door during setting the alarm?
The sensor detects it and the alarm sounds. ( P. 72)
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. 418.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 418, 426.
A warning buzzer sounds during driving
An alarm is activated and the horn sounds
A warning buzzer sounds when leaving the vehicle
(vehicles with a smart key system)
A warning light turns on or a warning message is dis-
played

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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 119
Battery precautions ....... 368, 454
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 158
Power window lock switch .... 148
Power window precautions ... 150
Rear door child-protectors .... 103
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 387
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 293
Child-protectors....................... 103
Cleaning ........................... 342, 344 Aluminum wheels.................. 342
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior................................... 344
Seat belts .............................. 345
Clock ......................................... 311
Compass .................................. 335
Condenser ................................ 363
Console box ............................. 299
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 455
Crawl Control ........................... 250
Cruise control .......................... 222
Cup holders.............................. 300
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485 Daytime running light
system.................................... 209
Defogger Front windshield ................... 288
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 282, 288
Rear window ................. 282, 288
Dimension ................................ 460
Dinghy towing.......................... 191
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information................. 83, 90
Warning message................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 353
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 469
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system......... 104
Back door ............................. 117
Door windows ....................... 148
Door lock ...................... 102, 118
Open door warning buzzer ... 109
Open door warning light ....... 420
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 146
Rear door child-protector ...... 103
Side doors ............................ 100
Downhill assist control system.................................... 247
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 135
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips.......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 260
Off-road precautions ............. 273
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 269D

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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 94Battery-saving function ......... 110
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 450
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
If the engine will not start ...... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 452
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 418
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 418
If the warning message is displayed......................... 426
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 449
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 416
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 458
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 409
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 411
If your vehicle overheats ....... 455 Emergency flashers ................ 408
Engine
Accessory mode ................... 196
Compartment ........................ 357
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Hood ..................................... 356
How to start the engine ........................ 192, 195
Identification number ............ 461
If the engine will not start ...... 446
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 192, 195
Overheating .......................... 455
Engine coolant......................... 362
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 359 Capacity................................ 463
Checking............................... 359
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 269
Engine switch .................. 192, 195
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Head restraints ........................ 139
Headlights ................................ 205Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ................... 393, 395, 405
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 282, 288
Hill-start assist control............ 261
Horn .......................................... 142
Hood ......................................... 356
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 305
Cargo net hooks ................... 306
Grocery bag hooks ............... 308
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification
Engine .................................. 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 192, 195
Illuminated entry system ........ 297
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Moon roof ............................. 157
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
Maintenance ......................... 348
Inside rear view mirror ............ 144
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 295
Intuitive parking assist ........... 226
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 433
Jack handle .............................. 437
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 156
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
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KDSS......................................... 261
Keyless entry ........................... 107Smart key system ................. 107
Wireless remote control ........ 100
Keys ............................................ 94 Battery-saving function ......... 110
Electronic key ......................... 94
Engine switch................ 192, 195
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 450
Key number plate.................... 94
Keyless entry ........................ 100
Mechanical key ....................... 96
Replacing the battery ............ 385
Warning buzzer..................... 109
Wireless remote control key ...................................... 100
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever Auxiliary catch lever .............. 356
Hood lock release lever ........ 356
Shift lever .............................. 200
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wiper lever.................... 213, 216 License plate lights ................. 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ............ 404
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Front Interior light ................. 296
Headlight switch ................... 205
Interior lights list.................... 295
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 119
Personal lights ...................... 296
Rear interior light .................. 296
Replacing light bulbs ............ 393
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Vanity lights .......................... 310
Wattage ................................ 469
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 393
Wattage ................................ 469
Limited slip differential ........... 261
Load capacity .......................... 175
Lock steering column ........................... 193, 197
Luggage compartment features .................................. 305
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 353
General maintenance ........... 349
Maintenance data ................. 460
Maintenance requirements ... 347
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 348
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 418
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 280
Master warning light................ 426
Meter ........................................... 81 Accessory meter ..................... 89
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 282, 288
Outside rear view mirrors...... 146
Vanity mirrors........................ 310
Moon roof ................................. 155
Jam protection function......... 156
Operation .............................. 155
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 260
Multi-terrain Select .................. 253 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution
s ............... 273
Oil Engine oil .............................. 359
Opener
Back door ............................. 118
Hood ..................................... 356
Outer foot lights ...................... 295
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 146
Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 282, 288
Outside temperature display.................................... 312
Overhead console ................... 302
Overheating, Engine ............... 455
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Side mirrors ............................. 146Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Side turn signal lights ............. 203
Smart key system .................... 107 Antenna location ................... 107
Entry functions ...................... 100
Starting the engine................ 195
Snow tires ................................ 272
Slide deck ................................. 308
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 468
Storage location .................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 464
Specifications .......................... 460
Speedometer .............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 197 Column lock release ............. 198
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 142
Adjustment ............................ 142
Storage feature ........................ 298
Storage precautions ................ 173 Stuck
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 458
Sun visors ................................ 310
Switches Compass switch ................... 335
Cruise control switch ............ 222
“DISP” button .......................... 84
Door lock switches................ 102
Driving position memory switches ............................. 135
Emergency flashers switch ... 408
Engine switch ............... 192, 195
Fog light switch ..................... 211
Garage door opener switches ............................. 323
Ignition switch ............... 192, 195
Light switches ....................... 205
Moon roof switches............... 155
Outside rear view mirror
switches ............................. 146
Power back window switch ................................. 151
Power door lock switch ......... 102
Power window switches........ 148
Rear window wiper and washer switch..................... 216