windshield wipers TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2015 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 173
Trailer towing..................... 174
Dinghy towing.................... 190
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 191
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 194
Automatic transmission ..... 199
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 215
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 218 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 221
Intuitive parking assist ....... 225
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 231
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 235
Active traction control system ............................. 239
AUTO LSD system ............ 241
Rear differential lock system ............................. 243
Downhill assist control system ............................. 246
Crawl Control ..................... 249
Multi-terrain Select............. 252
Driving assist systems ....... 259
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 268
Off-road precautions .......... 272
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
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Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414, 422
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 414, 421
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280, 286
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 458
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage ........... 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 173
Trailer towing..................... 174
Dinghy towing ................... 190
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 191
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 194
Automatic transmission ..... 199
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203 4-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 215
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 218
4-5. Using the driving support systems
Cruise control .................... 221
Intuitive parking assist....... 225
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models) ........................... 231
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models) ........................... 235
Active traction control system ............................ 239
AUTO LSD system............ 241
Rear differential lock system ............................ 243
Downhill assist control system ............................ 246
Crawl Control .................... 249
Multi-terrain Select ............ 252
Driving assist systems ...... 259
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips ............. 268
Off-road precautions ......... 272

2084-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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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 sec-
onds 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. 481)
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.
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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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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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3436-2. 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 ......................... 280, 286
Seat heater switches ............ 291
Seat ventilator switches ........ 291
“SOS” button ......................... 327
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 261
Window lock switch............... 145
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 212 Tachometer ................................ 81
Tail lights.................................. 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Telephone switches
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Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 72
Engine immobilizer system ..... 70
Tire inflation pressure............. 369 Maintenance data ................. 464
Warning light......................... 415
Tire information ....................... 469 Glossary ............................... 475
Size....................................... 471
Tire identification number ..... 470
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 473
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 365 Function ................................ 365
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 365
Registering ID codes ............ 365
Warning light......................... 415
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 412
Downshifting ......................... 201
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Key reminder ........ 192, 416, 424
Open door ............................. 414
Open moon roof reminder..... 416
Seat belt reminder ................ 415
Warning lights............................ 77 ABS....................................... 413
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 414
Brake system ....... ................. 412
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 414
Charging system ................... 412
Cruise control........................ 413
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 413
KDSS .................................... 414
Low engine oil pressure ........ 412
Low fuel level ........................ 414
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 414
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 412
Master warning light...... 415, 421
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 414
Open door ............................. 414
Power steering ...................... 414
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 413
Seat belt reminder light ......... 415
Slip indicator ......................... 413
SRS ...................................... 413
Tire pressure......................... 415
Unengaged “Park” ................ 414 Warning messages.................. 421
Washer ..................................... 212
Checking............................... 362
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 268
Switch ........................... 212, 215
Washing and waxing ............... 334
Weight Cargo capacity...................... 173
Load limits ............................ 173
Weight .................................. 456
Wheels ...................................... 372 Replacing wheels ................. 372
Size....................................... 464
Window glasses ...................... 145
Window lock switch ................ 145
Windows................................... 145 Power back window .............. 148
Power windows..................... 145
Rear window defogger ..................... 280, 286
Washer ......................... 212, 215
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 280, 287
Windshield wipers ........... 212, 215 Intermittent wiper .................. 212
Winter driving tips ................... 268
Wireless remote control
key ............................................ 91 Locking/Unlocking .................. 96
Replacing the battery............ 377
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.