TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2014 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

509What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (P. 103)
The rear door cannot be opened

510What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●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)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●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)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●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

513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 433)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( P. 458)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 280, 286Air conditioning filter ............. 383
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 419
Accessory meter........................ 89
Active head restraints ............. 123
Active traction control ............ 240
Air conditioning filter .............. 383
Air conditioning
system ............................ 280, 286 Air conditioning filter ............. 383
Airbags ....................................... 35 Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 419
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 35 Alarm .......................................... 72
Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer .................... 418
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 107
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 419
Armrest..................................... 321
Assist grip ................................ 322
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 242
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 286
Automatic light control
system.................................... 205
Automatic running boards ..... 114
Automatic transmission ......... 200 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
S mode ................................. 201
AUX port*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 302
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Back doorBack door.............................. 117
Back window ......................... 151
Smart key system ................. 107
Wireless remote control ........ 100
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 403
Wattage ................................ 469
Back window ............................ 151
Battery ...................................... 367 Battery checking ................... 367
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 452
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 269
Warning light ......................... 418
Bottle holders .......................... 304
Brake Fluid ...................................... 364
Parking brake........................ 204
Warning light ......................... 418
Brake assist ............................. 260
Break-in tips ............................. 161
Brightness control
Instrument panel light control................................... 82 Care .................................. 342, 344
Aluminum wheels ................. 342
Exterior ................................. 342
Interior .................................. 344
Seat belts.............................. 345
Cargo capacity......................... 175
Cargo hooks ............................ 305
Cargo net hooks ...................... 306
Center differential lock ........... 236
Chains ...................................... 271
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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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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Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 370
Fog lights ................................. 211 Replacing light bulbs............. 391
Switch ................................... 211
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 232, 236
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 296
Front seats ............................... 122
Adjustment ............................ 122
Cleaning................................ 344
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 135
Head restraints ..................... 139
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Seat position memory ........... 135
Seat ventilators ..................... 293
Front side marker lights.......... 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs............. 398
Wattage ................................ 469 Front turn signal lights ........... 203
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 203
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 219
Capacity................................ 462
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 417
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 219
Type.............................. 219, 462
Warning light......................... 420
Fuel filler door ......................... 219 Refueling .............................. 219
Fuel pump shut off system..... 417
Fuses ........................................ 388
Garage door opener ................ 323
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 299
Grocery bag hooks.................. 308
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