TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2016 N280 / 5.G Quick Reference Guide

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
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4RUNNER

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NOTES
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new 4Runner.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner
operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2016
4Runner

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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INDEX
1 Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3 HomeLink® is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1 6Smart Key system1 7
Air Conditioning/Heating 18
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9Automatic running boards 19
Automatic Transmission 9
Bluetooth
® Device Pairing Section 28-37
Clock 14
Cruise control 17
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 19Light control-Instrument panel 15Lights1 & turn signals 16
Moon roof1 14Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 21
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat ventilators/heaters 19
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Returning third row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
USB/AUX port 21
VSC OFF button 15
Windows1 14
Window-Back window1 15Windshield wipers & washers 17 Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM 26-27Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES

2 Steering wheel audio controls
2
Voice command button2
Telephone switches2
Cruise control
“DISP” switch
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
VSC off switch
Active traction control switch
1
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
Multi-terrain Select switch1
Crawl Control switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Accessory meter
1/Outside temperature display
Audio system2/navigation system2
AUX/USB port2
Seat heater1/ventilator switches1
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Center console box
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Air

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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Overhead console instrument panel
Power outlet
Front-wheel drive control lever1
Front-wheel drive control switch1/Four-wheel drive control switch1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Power outside rearview mirror controls






Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator
1
Power outlet main switch1
Automatic running boards switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switch1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
ConditioningType A Type B
Part-time 4WD
Part-time 4WD/full-time 4WD

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Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Shift position and shift range
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Multi-information display
Service indicator and reminder
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1
Indicator symbols
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
1 If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2
For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-1, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warningBrake system warning
1
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position

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Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Crawl Control indicator1,5
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator
3,5
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Center differential lock indicator3,5
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1,5
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1,5
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator4
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning
1
3 If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.4 If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.5 If equipped.
Multi-terrain select indicator5
Rear differential lock indicator5
Active traction control indicator5
Power steering system warning1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System indicator1,5
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Unengaged Park warning light5
Smart Key system warning5
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Automatic running boards indicator1,5

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Fuel tank door and cap
PullStore
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system
Without Smart Key systemWith Smart Key system

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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must be
in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Open
Push
Push
Green indicator ON
Locking operationUnlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lockFront door unlock*
Touch
Grasp

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Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull
Push lever to the
left and raise hood
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