light TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2017 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

3996-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Install a new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn clockwise and secure
the bulb base.
Install the connector.
Shake the connector gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog lights on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
When installing the fender liner, install by conducting and with the
directions reversed.
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4006-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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Maintenance and care
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Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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2
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License plate lights
Remove the screws and
lens.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reve rse the steps listed.
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2
3

4036-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below
has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
● Fog light (right side)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, \
high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

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When trouble arises7
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers .......... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ...................... 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ......................... 409
If you think something is wrong .............................. 415
Fuel pump shut off system ............................ 416
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................ 417
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ...... 426
If you have a flat tire.......... 433
If the engine will not start ................................. 448
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 450
If the electronic key does not operate properly........ 451
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 453
If your vehicle overheats ... 457
If the vehicle becomes stuck ............................... 460

4177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
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If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds
Calmly perform the following actions if any of the warning lights
comes on or flashes. If a light comes on or flashes, but then
goes off, this does not necessarily indicate a malfunction in the
system. However, if this continues to occur, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.
Warning light and warning buzzer list
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Brake system warning light (warning buzzer)*1
• Low brake fluid
• Malfunction in the brake system
This light also comes on when the parking brake is not
released. If the light turns off after the parking brake is
fully released the system is operating normally.
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer. Continuing to drive
the vehicle may be dangerous.
Charging system warning light
Indicates a malfunction in the vehicle’s charging sys-
tem
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.
Low engine oil pressure warning light
Indicates that the engine oil pressure is too low
→ Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and
contact your Toyota dealer.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator lamp Indicates a malfunction in:
• The emission control system;
• The electronic engine control system;
• The electronic throttle control system; or
• The electronic automatic transmission control sys-tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.

4187-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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SRS warning lightIndicates a malfunction in:
• The SRS airbag system;
• The front passenger occupant classification system;or
• The seat belt pretensioner system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(U.S.A.)
(Canada) ABS warning light
Indicates a malfunction in:
• The ABS; or
• The brake assist system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Cruise control indicator light
Indicates a malfunction in the cruise control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Slip indicator Indicates a malfunction in:
• The VSC system;
• Trailer Sway Control system;
• The TRAC system;
• The active traction control system;
• The AUTO LSD system;
• The downhill assist control system;
• The hill-start assist control system; or
• The Crawl Control system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Rear differential lock indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the rear differential lock sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Four-wheel drive indicat or light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

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When trouble arises
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(Flashes rapidly)
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light (if
equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes rapidly)
Center differential lock indicator light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the four-wheel drive system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes contin- uously)
Multi-terrain Select indi cator light (if equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select sys-
tem
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Power steering warning light Indicates a malfunction in the power steering system
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Unengaged “Park” warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in the transmission “Park”
mechanism.
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
KDSS warning light (if equipped) Indicates a malfunction in KDSS
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
(Flashes)
Automatic running boards indicator light (if
equipped)
Indicates a malfunction in Automatic running boards
→ Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer
immediately.
Open door warning light (warning buzzer)*2
Indicates that a door is not fully closed
→ Check that all the doors are closed.
Low fuel level warning light
Indicates remaining fuel is approximately 3.5 gal. (13.1
L, 2.9 Imp. gal.) or less
→ Refuel the vehicle.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions

4207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Seat belt reminder light (warning buzzer)*3
Warns the driver and/or front passenger to fasten their
seat belts
→ Fasten the seat belt.
If the front passenger’s seat is occupied, the front
passenger’s seat belt also needs to be fastened to
make the warning light (warning buzzer) turn off.
Smart key system indicator light
Indicates malfunction in the smart key system.
→ P. 426
Master warning light
A buzzer sounds and warning light comes on flashes
to indicate that the master warning system has
detected a malfunction.
→ P. 426
Tire pressure warning light
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
• Natural causes (→ P. 422)
• Flat tire ( →P. 433)
→ Adjust the tire inflation pressure (including the
spare tire) to the specified level.
The light will turn off after a few minutes. In
case the light does not turn off even if the tire
inflation pressure is adjusted, have the system
checked by your Toyota dealer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
( → P. 423)
→ Have the system checked by your Toyota
dealer.
Warning lightWarning light/Details/Actions