windshield wipers TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2014 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing.................... 191
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 192
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 195
Automatic transmission ..... 200
Turn signal lever................ 203
Parking brake .................... 204
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 205
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 213
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 219 4-5. Using the driving support sys-
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Cruise control .................... 222
Intuitive parking assist ....... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 232
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) .... 236
Active traction control system ............................. 240
AUTO LSD system ............ 242
Rear differential lock system ............................. 244
Downhill assist control system ............................. 247
Crawl Control ..................... 250
Multi-terrain Select............. 253
Driving assist systems ....... 260
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 269
Off-road precautions .......... 273
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
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Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 427
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 426
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282, 288
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage ........... 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing ................... 191
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 192
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 195
Automatic transmission ..... 200
Turn signal lever................ 203
Parking brake .................... 204
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 205
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 213
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216 4-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 219
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 222
Intuitive parking assist....... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 232
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 236
Active traction control system ............................ 240
AUTO LSD system............ 242
Rear differential lock system ............................ 244
Downhill assist control system ............................ 247
Crawl Control .................... 250
Multi-terrain Select ............ 253
Driving assist systems ...... 260
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 269
Off-road precautions ......... 273

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■Daytime running light system
●To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers, the headlight high beam
turn on automatically (at a decreased intensity) whenever the engine is
started and the parking brake is released. Daytime running lights are not
designed for use at night.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.
● Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.
■ Headlight control sensor (if equipped)
■ Automatic light off system
Vehicles without a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-
onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to the
“ACC” or “LOCK” position. (The lights turn off immediately if on the
key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position and the driver’s
door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to the “ON” position, or turn
the lights off and then back to or .
Vehicles with a smart key system
● When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30
seconds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to
ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if
on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the
engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.
To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off and then back to or .
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 485)
The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
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The wiper operation is selected by moving the lever as follows.
Ty p e A
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected. Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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Ty p e B
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when is selected).
Intermittent windshield wiper operation
Low speed windshield wiper operation
High speed windshield wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected. Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
■Washer/wiper dual operation
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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■The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked if there is washer fluid in the
washer fluid reservoir.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding the use of washer fluid
When it is cold, do not use the washer fluid until the windshield becomes
warm. The fluid may freeze on the windshield and cause low visibility. This
may lead to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When the washer fluid tank is empty
Do not operate the switch continually as the washer fluid pump may over-
heat.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
In this case, contact your Toyota dealer.
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged\
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3516-2. Maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Vehicle exterior
ItemsCheck points
Doors• Do the doors operate smoothly?
Engine hood• Does the engine hood lock system work properly?
Fluid leaks• There should not be any signs of fluid leakageafter the vehicle has been parked.
Tires
• Is the tire inflation pressure correct?
• The tires should not be damaged or excessively
worn.
• Have the tires been rotated according to the maintenance schedule?
• The wheel nuts should not be loose.
Windshield wipers/
rear window wiper
• The wiper blades should not show any signs of cracking, splitting, wear, contamination or
deformation.
• The wiper blades should clear the windshield/ rear window without streaking or skipping.
CAUTION
■ If the engine is running
Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-
forming maintenance checks.

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Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 282, 288
Seat heater switches ............ 293
Seat ventilator switches ........ 293
“SOS” button ......................... 330
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 262
Window lock switch............... 148
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 213 Tachometer ................................ 81
Tail lights.................................. 205
Light switch ........................... 205
Telephone switches
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Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Tire inflation pressure............. 377 Maintenance data ................. 468
Warning light......................... 421
Tire information ....................... 473 Glossary ............................... 479
Size....................................... 475
Tire identification number ..... 474
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 477
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 373 Function ................................ 373
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 373
Registering ID codes ............ 373
Warning light......................... 421
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 418
Downshifting ......................... 202
Intuitive parking assist .......... 226
Key reminder ........ 193, 422, 429
Open door ............................. 420
Open moon roof reminder..... 422
Seat belt reminder ................ 421
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 419
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 420
Brake system ....... ................. 418
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 420
Charging system ................... 418
Cruise control........................ 419
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 419
KDSS .................................... 420
Low engine oil pressure ........ 418
Low fuel level ........................ 420
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 420
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 418
Master warning light...... 421, 426
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 420
Open door ............................. 420
Power steering ...................... 420
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 419
Seat belt reminder light ......... 421
Slip indicator ......................... 419
SRS ...................................... 419
Tire pressure......................... 421
Unengaged “Park” ................ 420 Warning messages.................. 426
Washer ..................................... 213
Checking............................... 370
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 269
Switch ........................... 213, 216
Washing and waxing ............... 342
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 175
Load limits ............................ 175
Weight .................................. 460
Wheels ...................................... 380 Replacing wheels ................. 380
Size....................................... 468
Window glasses ...................... 148
Window lock switch ................ 148
Windows................................... 148 Power back window .............. 151
Power windows..................... 148
Rear window defogger ..................... 282, 288
Washer ......................... 213, 216
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 282, 289
Windshield wipers ........... 213, 216 Intermittent wiper .................. 213
Winter driving tips ................... 269
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 95 Locking/Unlocking ................ 100
Replacing the battery............ 385
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.