battery TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 (in English) Repair Manual

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8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main -
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is requiredAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 399
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 425

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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. 105)
●If you lose your keys or electronic keys, the risk of vehicle t heft increases
significantly. Contact your Toyota dealer immediately. ( P. 109)
●Is the key battery weak or depleted? (P. 443)
●Vehicles with a smart key system:
Is the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode?
When locking the doors, turn the engine switch off. ( P. 213)
●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 t he radio
wave. ( P. 122)
●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. 114)
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

575What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
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●Is the shift lever in P? (P. 209)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? ( P. 209)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 510)
●Did you press the engine switch while firmly depressing the bra ke pedal?
( P. 212)
●Is the shift lever in P? ( P. 215)
●Is the electronic key anywhere detectable inside the vehicle? ( P. 119)
●Is the steering wheel unlocked? (P. 215)
●Is the electronic key battery weak or depleted?
In this case, the engine can be started in a temporary way. ( P. 508)
●Is the battery discharged? (P. 510)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in the “ON” position. ( P. 221)
●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 p edal with the
engine switch in IGNITION ON mode. ( P. 221)
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

580Alphabetical index
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Back doorBack door.............................. 131
Back window ......................... 166
Smart key system ................. 118
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Back window ............................ 166
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Wattage ................................ 529
Battery ...................................... 417
Battery checking ................... 417
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 329
Warning light ......................... 474
Bottle holders .......................... 366
Brake Fluid ...................................... 414
Parking brake........................ 224
Warning light ......................... 474
Brake assist ............................. 320
Brake override system ............ 177
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 89 Care .................................. 392, 395
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 395
Seat belts.............................. 396
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 393
Cargo capacity......................... 191
Cargo hooks ............................ 367
Cargo net hooks ...................... 368
Center differential lock ........... 296
Chains ...................................... 331
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
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581Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 133
Battery precautions ....... 418, 513
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 173
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 445
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 392, 395 Exterior ................................. 392
Interior................................... 395
Seat belts .............................. 396
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 393
Clock ......................................... 373
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 414
Console box ............................. 361
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 514
Crawl Control ........................... 310
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 272
Cup holders.............................. 362
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 545 Daytime running light
system.................................... 228
Defogger Front windshield ................... 349
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Rear window ................. 342, 349
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing.......................... 208
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 272
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 264
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 484
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 404
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 529
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 131
Door lock ...................... 113, 132
Door windows ....................... 162
Open door warning buzzer ... 120
Open door warning light ....... 476
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 307
Drive-Start Control .................. 177
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149D

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Driving ...................................... 176Break-in tips .......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 320
Off-road precautions ............. 333
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 329
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 272
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 97
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 121
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 507
If the engine will not start ...... 504
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 510
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 474
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 474
If a warning message is displayed......................... 484
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 506
If you have a flat tire ............. 489
If you think something is wrong .............................. 472
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 463
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 466
If your vehicle overheats ....... 514 Emergency flashers ................ 462
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 408
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 407
How to start the engine ........................ 209, 212
Identification number ............ 521
If the engine will not start ...... 504
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 514
Engine coolant......................... 412
Capacity................................ 524
Checking............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 329
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 410 Capacity................................ 523
Checking............................... 410
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 329
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 489
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 527
Brake .................................... 527
Power steering...................... 528
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights ................................. 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage ................................ 529
Four-wheel drive system............................ 292, 296
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584Alphabetical index
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I/M test ...................................... 403
IdentificationEngine................................... 521
Vehicle .................................. 521
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 209, 212
Illuminated entry system ........ 359
Immobilizer system ................... 76
Indicators ................................... 85
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 399
Moon roof.............................. 172
Power back window .............. 168
Power windows ..................... 164
Inside rear view mirror ............ 158
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 89
Interior lights............................ 357
Intuitive parking assist............ 285 Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 489
Jack handle .............................. 493
Jam protection function Moon roof ............................. 171
Power back window .............. 168
Power windows..................... 163
KDSS ........................................ 321
Keyless entry ........................... 118 Smart key system ................. 118
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 121
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 507
Key number plate ................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 110
Mechanical key ..................... 104
Replacing the battery............ 443
Warning buzzer .................... 120
Wireless remote control
key...................................... 110
Knee airbags .............................. 35
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Radiator .................................... 414
Rear differential lock system .................................... 304
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................ 139
Folding down ........ 141, 143, 145
Rear step bumper .................... 132
Rear turn signal lights............. 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 529
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirrors...... 160
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 166
Rear window defoggers ....................... 342, 349
Rear window wiper .................. 239
Refueling .................................. 242
Capacity ................................ 522
Fuel types ............................. 522
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 244
Replacing Fuses .................................... 446
Key battery............................ 443
Light bulbs ............................ 449
Tires ...................................... 489
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 560
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 399
Roof luggage carrier ............... 186 Safety Connect .......................... 70
Seat belt reminder light .......... 477
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 396
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt.......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer.... 477
Seat belt extender .................. 31
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 475
Seat heaters ............................. 355
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seat ventilators........................ 355
Seating capacity ...................... 191
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Warning buzzersBrake system ....... ................. 474
Downshifting ......................... 221
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
Key reminder ................ 210, 479
Lane departure alert function ............................... 265
Open door ............................. 476
Open moon roof reminder..... 479
Pre-collision warning............. 254
Seat belt reminder ................ 477
Warning lights............................ 83 ABS....................................... 475
Automatic running boards
indicator light ...................... 476
Brake override system .......... 477
Brake system ....... ................. 474
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 476
Charging system ................... 474
Drive-Start Control ................ 477
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 476
KDSS .................................... 476
LDA indicator ........................ 478
Low engine oil pressure ........ 474
Low fuel level ........................ 477
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 476
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 475
Master warning light...... 478, 484
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 476
Open door ............................. 476
PCS ...................................... 478
Power steering ...................... 476
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 475
Seat belt reminder light ......... 477 Slip indicator ......................... 475
SRS ...................................... 475
Tire pressure ........................ 478
Unengaged “Park” ................ 476
Warning messages.................. 484
Washer ..................................... 236
Checking............................... 420
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 329
Switch ........................... 236, 239
Washing and waxing ............... 392
Weight
Cargo capacity...................... 191
Load limits ............................ 191
Weight .................................. 520
Wheels ...................................... 439 Replacing wheels ................. 439
Size....................................... 528
Window glasses ...................... 162
Window lock switch ................ 162
Windows................................... 162 Power back window .............. 166
Power windows..................... 162
Rear window defogger ..................... 342, 349
Washer ......................... 236, 239
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 342, 350
Windshield wipers ........... 236, 239 Intermittent wiper .................. 236
Winter driving tips ................... 329
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 103
Locking/Unlocking ................ 110
Replacing the battery............ 443
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.