engine TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 (in English) Owner's Manual

892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
The brightness of the instrumen t 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.
Changing the display
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. 514)

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Items displayed can be switched by pressing or up and down.
■After StartAverage fuel economy
*
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the engine was
started.
Average vehicle speed
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the engine was
started.
Elapsed time
Displays the elapsed time since the engine was started.
*: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
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After Reset Current fuel economy
Displays the current rate of fuel
consumption.
Average fuel economy*1,2
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the function was
reset.
Average speed*2
Displays the average vehicle
speed since the function was
reset.
Elapsed time*2
Displays the elapsed time since the function was reset.
*1: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
*2: Pressing and holding will reset.
Drive information
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After Refuel
Range
*1,2
Displays the driving range with
remaining fuel.
Average fuel economy*2,3
Displays the average fuel con-
sumption since the vehicle was
refueled.
*1: This distance is computedbased on your average fuel con-
sumption. As a result, the actual
distance that can be driven may
differ from that displayed.
*2: When only a small amount of fuel is added to the tank, the dis play may
not be updated. When refueling, turn the engine switch off. If the vehicle
is refueled without turning the engine switch off, the display may not be
updated.
*3: Use the displayed average fuel economy as a reference.
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Eco Indicator (Eco Drivi ng Indicator Zone Display)
 P. 9 7
■Speed
Displays the vehicle speed.
■Vehicle sway warning
Detects the sway of the vehicle within a lane, which is often associ-
ated with a decrease in the driv er’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the m ore the driver may need to rest.
This display is a part of the LDA (Lane Departure Alert) system. The dis-
play is enabled when the operating conditions of the vehicle sw ay warn-
ing function are met. ( P. 264)
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Blank screen (display off)
Drive information is not displayed.
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Pop-Up display
The pop-up display is displayed on the multi-information displa y according to
the operating conditions of the following functions:
● Route guidance display of the navigation system-linked system ( if equipped)
● Incoming call display of the hands-free phone system
The pop-up display function can be disabled.
■ Tire inflation pressure
●It may take a few minutes to display the tire inflation pressur e after the
engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode. It may also take a few min-
utes to display the tire inflation pressure after inflation pre ssure has been
adjusted.
● “---” may be displayed if the tire information cannot be determined due to
unfavorable radio wave conditions.
● Tire inflation pressure changes with temperature. The displayed values may
also be different from the values measured using a tire pressur e gauge.
■ Outside temperature display
In the following situations, the correct outside temperature ma y not be dis-
played, or the display may take longer than normal to change:
● When the vehicle is stopped, or moving at low speeds (less than 12 mph [20
km/h])
● When the outside temperature has changed suddenly (at the entra nce/exit
of a garage, tunnel, etc.)
● When “--” or “E” is displayed, the system may be malfunctioning. Take your
vehicle to Toyota dealer.
■ Liquid crystal display
Small spots or light spots may appear on the display. This phen omenon is
characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and there is no prob lem continuing to
use the display.

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Instrument cluster
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WARNING
■Caution for use while driving
For safety, avoid operating the meter control switches while dr iving as much
as possible, and do not look continuously at the multi-informat ion display
while driving. Stop the vehicle and operate the meter control s witches. Fail-
ure to do so may cause a steering wheel operation error, result ing in an
unexpected accident.
■ Cautions while 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 monoxi de (CO)
may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ The multi-information display at low temperatures
Allow the interior of the vehicle to warm up before using the m ulti-informa-
tion display. At extremely low temperatures, the multi-informat ion display
monitor may respond slowly, and display changes may be delayed.
For example, there is a lag between the driver’s shifting and t he new gear
number appearing on the display. This lag could cause the drive r to down-
shift again, causing rapid and excessive engine braking and pos sibly an
accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ While setting up the display
To prevent battery discharge, ensure that the engine is running while setting
up the display features.

1063-1. Key information
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Key battery depletion
Vehicles with a smart key system
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 443)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the b attery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 443)
■ Precautions when disconnecting the battery (vehicles with a sma rt key
system)
● In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnectin g the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the ba ttery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in befor e the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the en gine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the b attery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the batte ry.

1143-1. Key information
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Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in th e engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in ACCESSORY
or IGNITION ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the v ehi-
cle. However, the key may not be detected correctly and the doo r
may be locked.
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock is
set. Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear doors.
Locking the doors from the outside without a key
Rear door child-protector lock
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1153-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
4RUNNER (U)
The following functions can be set or canceled:
For instructions on customizing, refer to P. 545.
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Setting and cance ling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below: Vehicles without a smart key system: Close all the doors and tu rn
the engine switch to the “ON” position. (Perform step 2 within 20
seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system : Close all the doors and turn
the engine switch to IGNITION O N mode. (Perform step 2 within
20 seconds.)
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
FunctionOperation
Speed linked door locking function
All doors are automatically locked
when vehicle speed is approxi-
mately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Shift position linked door locking
functionAll doors are automatically locked
when shifting the shift lever to posi-
tion other than P.
Shift position linked door unlocking
functionAll doors are automatically unlocked
when shifting the shift lever to P.
Driver's door linked door unlocking
function
(
vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem
)
All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
Driver's door linked door unlocking
function
(vehicles with a smart key system)All doors are automatically unlocked
when driver's door is opened within
10 seconds after turning the engine
switch off.
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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 110)
● Starts the engine ( P. 2 1 2 )
■Antenna location
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment
Smart key system
: If equipped
Function summary
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always ca rry the electronic key.)
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1193-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is within
about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) either of the
outside front door handles and
back door. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be oper-
ated.)
When starting the engine or
changing engine switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is inside
the vehicle.