TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2017 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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Index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 512
Alphabetical index ..................... 517
For details of equipment rela ted to the audio/navigation
system, refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA
SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL”.

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What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
●If you lose your keys or mechanical keys, new genuine mechanical keys
can be made by your Toyota dealer. ( →P. 93)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle theft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. (→P. 96)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? ( →P. 383)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( →P. 197)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the electronic key left inside the vehicle?
When locking the doors, make sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
●The function may not operate properly due to the condition of the radio
wave. ( →P. 107)
●Is the child-protector lock set?
The rear door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Open the rear door from outside and then unlock the child-protector
lock. (→P. 100)
If you have a problem, check the following before contacting
your Toyota dealer.
The doors cannot be locked, unlocked, opened or closed
You lose your keys
The doors cannot be locked or unlocked
The rear door cannot be opened

513What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●Is the shift lever in P? (→P. 193)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( →P. 193)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the brake pedal?
(→P. 196)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( →P. 198)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( →P. 105)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (→P. 199)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. (→P. 452)
●Is the battery discharged? (→P. 453)
●Vehicles without a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in the “ON” position?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( →P. 204)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
If you cannot release the shift lever by depressing the brake pedal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( →P. 204)
If you think something is wrong
The engine does not start
(vehicles without a smart key system)
The engine does not start
(vehicles with a smart key system)
The shift lever cannot be shifted from P even if you depress
the brake pedal

514What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●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. 194)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
It is locked automatically to prevent theft of the vehicle. ( →P. 199)
●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. 146)
●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. 198)
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 tu rned off automatically
(vehicles with a smart key system)

515What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●The seat belt reminder light is flashing
Are the driver and the front passenger wearing the seat belts?
(→P. 420)
●The brake system warning light is on
Is the parking brake released? ( →P. 207)
●The open door warning indicator is on
Are all the doors closed? (→P. 97, 115)
Depending on the situation, other types of warning buzzer may also sound.
( →P. 417, 426)

●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. 417.
●When a warning light turns on or a warning message or indicator is dis-
played, refer to P. 417, 426.
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

516What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( →P. 433)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 460)
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 .................................... 282, 288Air conditioning filter ............. 381
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 263
Function ................................ 263
Warning light ......................... 418
Active head restraints ............. 121
Active traction control ............ 243
Air conditioning filter .............. 381
Air conditioning
system ............................ 282, 288 Air conditioning filter ............. 381
Airbags ....................................... 35
Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 418
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 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............................ 35
Alarm .......................................... 72 Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer..................... 417 Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas
(smart key system) ............... 104
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 263
Function ................................ 263
Warning light......................... 418
Armrest..................................... 322
Assist grip ................................ 323
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 245
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 288
Automatic light control
system.................................... 208
Automatic running boards ..... 112
Automatic transmission ......... 201 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 204
S mode ................................. 202
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 304
Back door Back door ............................. 115
Back window......................... 150
Smart key system ................. 104
Wireless remote control .......... 97
Back window............................ 150
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 401
Wattage ................................ 473
Battery ...................................... 364 Battery checking ................... 364
If the vehicle battery
is discharged ...................... 453
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 272
Warning light......................... 417
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Bottle holders .......................... 306
BrakeFluid ...................................... 361
Parking brake........................ 207
Warning light ......................... 417
Brake assist ............................. 263
Break-in tips ............................. 161
Brightness control Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Care................................... 338, 341 Aluminum wheels.................. 338
Exterior ................................. 338
Interior................................... 341
Seat belts .............................. 342
Cargo capacity ......................... 175
Cargo hooks............................. 307
Cargo net hooks ...................... 308
Center differential lock............ 239
Chains....................................... 274
Child restraint system ............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation ....... 65
Convertible seats, definition.... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant
classification syst em............. 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 Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions.................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 117
Battery precautions....... 365, 456
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 157
Power window lock switch .... 146
Power window precautions ... 149
Rear door child-protectors .... 100
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 385
Seat belt extender precautions........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions ....... 295
Child-protectors ...................... 100
Cleaning ........................... 338, 341 Aluminum wheels ................. 338
Exterior ................................. 338
Interior .................................. 341
Seat belts.............................. 342
Clock......................................... 313
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser................................ 360
Console box ............................. 301
Cooling system Engine overheating............... 457
Crawl Control ........................... 253
Cruise control .......................... 225
Cup holders ............................. 302
Curtain shield airbags............... 35
Customizable features ............ 489
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Daytime running light system .................................... 212
Defogger Front windshield.................... 290
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 284, 290
Rear window ................. 284, 290
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing .......................... 192
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 473
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 101
Back door.............................. 115
Door lock......................... 99, 116
Door windows ....................... 146
Open door warning buzzer ... 106
Open door warning light........ 419
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Side doors............................... 97
Downhill assist control system .................................... 250
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 263
Off-road precautions ............. 276
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 272 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 107
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 451
Replacing the battery............ 383
Emergency flashers ................ 406
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................... 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds................................ 417
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 417
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 426
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 450
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 415
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 460
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 407
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 409
If your vehicle overheats....... 457
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 354
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 353
How to start the
engine......................... 193, 196
Identification number ............ 463
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant ......................... 359 Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 356
Capacity ................................ 465
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine switch .................. 193, 196
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 471
Brake .................................... 471
Power steering ...................... 472
Washer ................................. 367
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 389
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 473
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 235, 239 Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 298
Front seats ............................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Cleaning ............................... 341
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Front side marker lights ......... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights ........... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel ........................................... 222 Capacity................................ 464
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 416
Information............................ 474
Refueling .............................. 222
Type.............................. 222, 464
Warning light......................... 419
Fuel filler door ......................... 222 Refueling .............................. 222
Fuel pump shut off system..... 416
Fuses ........................................ 386
Garage door opener ................ 324
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks.................. 310
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