light TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2017 N280 / 5.G Owner's Guide

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2. Instrument cluster
The units used on the speedometer and some indicators may differ
depending on where the vehicle is sold.
Warning lights and indicators
The warning lights and indicators on the instrument cluster and
center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s vari-
ous systems.
For the purpose of explanation, the following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( →P. 417)*2
Cruise control indicator
light (→P. 418)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (→P. 417)*1
Slip indicator ( →P. 418)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light (→P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light (→P. 418)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp (→P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(→P. 419)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( →P. 417)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( →P. 418)
*1
SRS warning light
(→P. 418)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( →P. 419)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(→P. 418)*4
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( →P. 419)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(→P. 418)
(if equipped)
Smart key system warn-
ing light ( →P. 420)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Open door warning light
(→P. 419)*1Master warning light
(→P. 426)
Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 419)*1Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 420)
Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 420)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( →P. 419)
*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 417)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(→P. 419)
*1
Power steering warning
light ( →P. 419)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(→P. 419)

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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( →P. 206)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( →P. 264)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(→P. 208)*1VSC OFF indicator
(→P. 265)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(→P. 208) *1, 4“AIR BAG ON/OFF” indi-
cator ( →P. 46)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( →P. 2 1 1 ) Cruise control set indica-
tor (
→P. 225)
Front fog light indicator
( →P. 214)
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor ( →P. 235)
*4
Security indicator
(→P. 70, 72)*1
(if equipped)
Downhill assist control
system indicator
(→P. 250)
*1, 3Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( →P. 87)
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator
(→P. 235, 239)
*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(→P. 265)
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator ( →P. 247)
Cruise control indicator
( →P. 225)
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator ( →P. 239)

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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position(vehicles without a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: The light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
(if equipped)
“A-TRAC” indicator
(→P. 243)*1
(if equipped)
Crawl Control indicator
(→P. 253)
*1
(if equipped)
“AUTO LSD” indicator
(→P. 245)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator
(→P. 112)
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator (→P. 256)
CAUTION
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning light not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are
not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death
or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immedi-
ately if this occurs.

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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate 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.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (→ P. 457)

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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
■Front tire angle
Displays the direction of the front tires
The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor-
dance with the angle of the tire.
■
Customization
Language, units and Eco Driving In dicator Light settings can be
changed. ( →P. 8 6 )
Display the direction in which the vehicle is heading.
■Displays and directions
Compass (vehicles with a navigation system)
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest

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It is possible to customize the language, units and Eco Driving Indica-
tor Light settings using the “DISP” switch.
When customizing vehicle features, en sure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the shift the shift lever to P and the parking brake
set.
Press the “DISP” switch to
display the setting screen
while the vehicle is stopped,
and then press and hold the
“DISP” switch to display the
customize mode screen.
Press the “DISP” switch to
select the item to be set, then
press and hold the “DISP”
switch.
Press the “DISP” switch to
select the desired setting,
and then press and hold the
“DISP” switch.
To go back to the previous screen or exit the customize mode, press
the “DISP” switch to select “EXIT”, and then press and hold the
“DISP” switch.
Customizing vehicle features
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●Items that can be changed
*: The default setting varies according to countries.
■Eco Driving Indicator
Eco Driving Indicator Light will not operate in the following conditions:
●The shift lever is in anything other than D.
● The vehicle speed is approximately 80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The following information data will be reset:
● Trip meter
● Elapsed time
● Average fuel consumption
If the trip meter was displayed last, the odometer will be displayed after reset-
ting.
FunctionDefault settingCustomized setting
Language EnglishFrench
Spanish
Units “miles”
*“km (L/100km)”
“ECO LAMP” (Eco
Driving Indicator Light)ON (Self-lighting)OFF
Eco Driving Indicator Light
During Eco-friendly acceleration (Eco
driving), Eco Driving Indicator Light will
turn on.
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests Zone of Eco driving with cur-
rent Eco driving ratio based on acceler-
ation.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the vehicle exceeds Zone of Eco driv-
ing, the right side of Eco Driving Indica-
tor Zone Display will blink and Eco
Driving Indicator Light will turn off.1
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Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phenomenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no problem continuing to
use the display.
■ Setting display automatic suspension
In the following situations, the setting display will be suspended.
●When a message appears.
● When the vehicle begins to move.
CAUTION
■The display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the display. At
extremely low temperatures, the display monitor may respond slowly, and
display changes may be delayed.
■ Cautions during setting up the display
As the engine needs to be running during setting up the display, ensure that
the vehicle is parked in a place with adequate ventilation. In a closed area
such as a garage, exhaust gases including harmful carbon monoxide (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.