instrument cluster TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

TABLE OF CONTENTS2
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B46U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 46
Safety information for children ............................. 52
Child restraint systems ........ 53
Installing child restraints ...... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 70
Alarm ................................... 72
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 76
Gauges and meters............. 81
Multi-information display ..... 83 3-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 90
Side doors ........................... 97
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 104
Automatic running boards ............................. 112
Back door .......................... 115
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 120
Rear seats ......................... 123
Driving position memory ........................... 133
Head restraints .................. 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 140
Inside rear view mirror ....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 144
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 146
Power back window ........... 150
Moon roof .......................... 154
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 76
Gauges and meters ............ 81
Multi-information display ..... 83

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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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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (→P. 201)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Switches the trip information.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data →P. 8 3
Gauges and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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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)