TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2020 Owners Manual (in English)

QUICK
REFERENCE
GUIDE
2020

4RUNNER 2020
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 your vehicle’s glove box. We
strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and sup-
plementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of
your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North
America, 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.

1
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 release & cap 7
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Instrument panel light control 8
Keyless entry
1 6
Smart Key system1 7
OVERVIEW FEATURES & OPERATIONS (Continued)
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
Active traction control system 25
Air conditioning/heating 17
Audio 22
Auto lock/unlock
1,2 9
Automatic running boards 12
Automatic transmission 9
Clock 11
Crawl control 27
Cup holders 11
Door locks 10
Downhill assist control system 26
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink
®)3 24
Lights1 & turn signals 18-19
Moonroof1 24
Multi-Information Display (MID) 20
Multi-terrain select 27
Parking brake 11
Power outlets-12V DC 23
Power outlets-120V AC 22
Rear differential lock system 26
Rear seats-Folding 15
Seat adjustments-Front 14
Seat adjustments-Rear 14
Seat heaters/ventilators 16
Seats-Head restraints 14
Seats-Returning 3rd row 16
Seats-Stowing 3rd row 16Steering lock release
12
Steering wheel switches &
telephone controls (Bluetooth
®) 21
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12
USB charge-ports 20
USB media port 21
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
OFF button 25
Window-Back window
1 13
Windows-Power1 13
Windshield wipers & washers 19
BLUETOOTH® DEVICE
PAIRING SECTION 46-48
Floor mat installation
44
Rear door child safety locks 39
Safety Connect 42
Seat belts 40
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 40
Spare tire & tools 41
Star Safety System
TM 43-44
Tire Pressure Monitoring
(warning) System (TPMS) 39
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)
Automatic High Beams (AHB) 38
Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
(DRCC) 35-37
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 31-34
Pre-Collision System with
Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) 29-31
Quick overview-
Toyota Safety Sense
™ P (TSS-P) 28
Sensors 28
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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Steering wheel controls
CENTER CONSOLE BOX
Audio remote
control switches2
Telephone
switch2
Dynamic Radar
Cruise Control
(DRCC) switch
Lane Departure Alert
(LDA) switch
Voice command switch
2Meter control
switches
Headlight/turn signal/front fog light control Meters
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever
(below the steering wheel) Hood lock release lever
Parking brake
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light controlAutomatic High Beam (AHB) switch
Power outlet main switch
1
Power outlet-12V DC
USB charging ports
Automatic running boards switch
1Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switches
1
Power back window switch
OVERVIEW Instrument panel
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTRUMENT PANELOVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
1
If equipped2 For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit
www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.
VSC off switch VSC off switch
Active traction control switch1 Active traction
control switch
1
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) switch
1 Rear differential
lock switch
1
Multi-terrain Select switch
1
Crawl Control switch1
Windshield wiper and washer control
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Emergency flasher switch Clock
Audio/navigation system
2
USB media port2
USB media port2Seat heater1/ventilator switches1
Air conditioning/heating controls1
Front-wheel drive control lever1
Front-wheel drive control switch1/
Four-wheel drive control switch1
“ENGINE START STOP” button1
Ignition switch1
Power outlet-12V DC
Power outlet-
12V DC
Part-time 4WD
Type A Type B
Part-time 4WD/
full-time

4WD
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For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators” Section 2, 2020 Owner’s Manual.
Brake system warning1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1,5
Brake Overrride System/Drive-Start
Control warning
Automatic High Beam (AHB)
indicator
Charging system warning1
Crawl Control indicator5
Center differential lock indicator3,5
Constant speed cruise control
indicator/Constant speed
cruise control SET indicator
Dynamic Radar Cruise
Control (DRCC) indicator/
DRCC SET indicator
Air bag SRS warning1
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator1
Arrow direction indicates
fuel tank door position
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
warning1
Active traction control indicator5
AUTO Limited Slip
Differential indicator1,5
Automatic running boards
indicator1,2,5
Driver’s and/or front passenger’s seat
belt reminder (alarm will sound if
speed is over 12 mph)
Engine coolant temperature gaugeFuel gauge
Multi-Information Display (MID)
Tachometer Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter/
display change button
Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Service indicators and reminders
OVERVIEW
Instrument cluster
Indicator symbols
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Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Low engine oil pressure warning
Low fuel level warning
Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1,2
Multi-terrain select indicator2,5
Open door warning
Rear differential lock indicator3,5
Power steering system warning1
Unengaged Park warning light5
Slip indicator1,4
High coolant temperature warning
Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator
(green/amber4)
Parking brake indicator
Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning1,2
Turn signal indicator
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension
System (KDSS) indicator1,5
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Security indicator
Headlight low/
high beam indicator
Vehicle Stability Control
(VSC) OFF indicator1
1 If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2 If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.3 If the indicator flashes rapidly, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.4 If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.5 If equipped.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
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NOTE: Carry remote to unlock/lock/open.

* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program the doors.
Grasp Carry Smart
Key remote
Front door unlock*
Carry Smart Key remote
Carry Smart Key remote
All-door lock
Touch
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will
relock for safety.
Smart Key
Smart Key Smart Key
Push Push
ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push and hold
Push
Unlock
Push
LockOpen
Push
LOCKING OPERATION
UNLOCKING OPERATION
PANIC BUTTON
BACK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)
Keyless entry
OVERVIEW
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Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.
Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.
On - All electrical components can be used.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the
gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch.
Push
PullStore
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed,
Check Engine “
” indicator may illuminate.
OVERVIEW
FEATURES & OPERATIONS
TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE
SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES
START FUNCTION
POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)
Smart Key system (if equipped)
Fuel tank door release & cap
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Pull
Push lever to the left
and raise hood
Brightness control
+
-
Engine maintenance
Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
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.”
Power steering fluid reservoir
Hood release
Instrument panel light control
OVERVIEW
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