TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2016 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

511What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
●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. 192)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. (P. 197)
●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. 145)
●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. 196)
The steering wheel cannot be turned after the engine is
stopped
The windows do not open or close by operating the power
window switches
The engine switch is turned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

512What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(P. 416)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? (P. 203)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (P. 96, 114)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
(P. 413, 422)

●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. 413.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 413, 422.
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 displayed

513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. (P. 429)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. (P. 455)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 278, 284
Air conditioning filter ............. 377
ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System)...... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light ......................... 414
Active head restraints ............. 120
Active traction control ............ 239
Air conditioning filter .............. 377
Air conditioning
system ............................ 278, 284
Air conditioning filter ............. 377
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions
for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 414
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag
operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant
classification system............. 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............................ 35Alarm .......................................... 72
Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer .................... 413
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 103
Anti-lock Brake System
(ABS) ...................................... 259
Function ................................ 259
Warning light......................... 414
Armrest..................................... 318
Assist grip ................................ 319
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 241
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 284
Automatic light control
system.................................... 204
Automatic running boards ..... 111
Automatic transmission ......... 199
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 444
S mode ................................. 200
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 300
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Back door
Back door.............................. 114
Back window ......................... 148
Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Back window ............................ 148
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulbs............. 397
Wattage ................................ 469
Battery ...................................... 360
Battery checking ................... 360
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 448
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 268
Warning light ......................... 413
Bottle holders .......................... 302
Brake
Fluid ...................................... 357
Parking brake........................ 203
Warning light ......................... 413
Brake assist ............................. 259
Break-in tips ............................. 159
Brightness control
Instrument panel light
control................................... 82Care .................................. 334, 337
Aluminum wheels ................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior .................................. 337
Seat belts.............................. 338
Cargo capacity......................... 173
Cargo hooks ............................ 303
Cargo net hooks ...................... 304
Center differential lock ........... 235
Chains ...................................... 270
Child restraint system............... 53
Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification system ............ 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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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 361, 451
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 155
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protectors ...... 99
Removed electronic
key battery precautions ...... 381
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 337
Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 356
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 452
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display
Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 422
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 346
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 469
Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ........ 99
Side doors .............................. 96
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 246
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 132
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips.......................... 159
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 259
Off-road precautions ............. 272
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 268D

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Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 106
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 446
Replacing the battery ............ 379
Emergency flashers ................ 402
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 446
If the engine will not start ...... 442
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 444
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .......................... 448
If the warning buzzer
sounds ................................ 413
If the warning light turns
on ....................................... 413
If the warning message
is displayed......................... 422
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 445
If you have a flat tire ............. 429
If you think something
is wrong .............................. 411
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 455
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 403
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 405
If your vehicle overheats ....... 452Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 195
Compartment ........................ 350
Engine switch ............... 191, 194
Hood ..................................... 349
How to start the
engine ........................ 191, 194
Identification number ............ 459
If the engine will not start ...... 442
Ignition switch
(engine switch) ........... 191, 194
Overheating .......................... 452
Engine coolant......................... 355
Capacity................................ 464
Checking............................... 355
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Engine coolant temperature
gauge ....................................... 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 352
Capacity................................ 461
Checking............................... 352
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 268
Engine switch .................. 191, 194
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
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Flat tire...................................... 429
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 363
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs............. 385
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 231, 235
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 294
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 337
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Front side marker lights.......... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 392
Wattage ................................ 469Front turn signal lights ........... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 390
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 218
Capacity................................ 460
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 412
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 218
Type.............................. 218, 460
Warning light......................... 415
Fuel filler door ......................... 218
Refueling .............................. 218
Fuel pump shut off system..... 412
Fuses ........................................ 382
Garage door opener ................ 320
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks.................. 306
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Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 387, 389, 399
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning
system ........................ 278, 284
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Hill-start assist control............ 260
Hood ......................................... 349
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 303
Cargo net hooks ................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 139I/M test ...................................... 345
Identification
Engine .................................. 459
Vehicle .................................. 459
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 191, 194
Illuminated entry system ........ 295
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 341
Moon roof ............................. 154
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ............ 141
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ........... 225
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 429
Jack handle .............................. 433
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 153
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
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KDSS......................................... 260
Keyless entry ........................... 103
Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Keys ............................................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 106
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch................ 191, 194
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 446
Key number plate.................... 90
Keyless entry .......................... 96
Mechanical key ....................... 92
Replacing the battery ............ 379
Warning buzzer..................... 105
Wireless remote control
key ........................................ 96
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 349
Hood lock release lever ........ 349
Shift lever .............................. 199
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wiper lever.................... 212, 215License plate lights ................. 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 398
Wattage ................................ 469
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 387
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Front Interior light ................. 294
Headlight switch ................... 204
Interior lights list.................... 293
Luggage compartment
lights ................................... 116
Personal lights ...................... 294
Rear interior light .................. 294
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Vanity lights .......................... 308
Wattage ................................ 469
Limited slip differential ........... 260
Load capacity .......................... 173
Lock steering
column ........................... 192, 196
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 303
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