engine TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 User Guide

711-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
4RUNNER (U)
Exhaust gas precautions
Harmful substance to the human body is included in exhaust
gases if inhale.
WARNING
Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and
odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases enter the vehicle and may lead to
an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a serious
health hazard.
■ Important points while driving
● Keep the back door closed.
● If you smell exhaust gases in the vehicle even when the back do or is
closed, open the windows and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota
dealer as soon as possible.
■ When parking
● If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area or a closed area, such as a
garage, stop the engine.
● Do not leave the vehicle with the engine on for a long time.
If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space
and ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior .
● Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it
is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is
running, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle.
■ Exhaust pipe
The exhaust system needs to be checked periodically. If there is a hole or
crack caused by corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be
sure to have the vehicle inspected and repaired by your Toyota dealer.

741-2. Emergency assistance
4RUNNER (U)
■Safety Connect Services Information
●Phone calls using the vehicles Bluetooth® technology will not be possible
when Safety Connect is active and in use.
● Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 2009 on select Toyot a models (in
the contiguous United States only). Contact with the Safety Con nect
response center is dependent upon the telematics device being i n operative
condition, cellular connection availability, and GPS satellite signal reception,
which can limit the ability to reach the response center or rec eive emer-
gency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription S ervice
Agreement required. A variety of subscription terms is availabl e; charges
vary by subscription term selected and location.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle
Location are available in the United States, including Hawaii a nd Alaska,
Puerto Rico and Canada, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance are av ailable
in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
● Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle and
Enhanced Road Assistance are not available in the U.S. Virgin I slands.
For vehicles first sold in the U.S. Virgin Islands, no Safety C onnect services
will function in or outside the U.S. Virgin Islands.
● Safety Connect services are not subject to section 255 of the T elecommuni-
cations Act and the device is not TTY compatible.
■ Languages
The Safety Connect response center will offer support in multip le languages.
The Safety Connect system will offer voice prompts in English, Spanish, and
French. Please indicate your language of choice when enrolling.
■ When contacting the response center
You may be unable to contact the response center if the network is busy.
When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode, the red i ndi-
cator light comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. Afterward, t he green
indicator light comes on, indicat ing that the service is active.
The following indicator light patterns indicate specific system usage
conditions:
● Green indicator light on = Active service
● Green indicator light flashing = Safety Connect call in process
● Red indicator light (except at vehicle start-up) = System malfunction
(contact your Toyota dealer)
● No indicator light (off) = Saf ety Connect service not active
Safety Connect LED light Indicators

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been turned
off to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNI-
TION ON mode to indicate that
the system has been canceled.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer syst em.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the se curity system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent
the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
WARNING
■ Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the e quipment.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

791-3. Theft deterrent system
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For safety and security
4RUNNER (U)
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the ala rm is
set:
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock aga in automatically.)
● The hood is opened.
● The battery is reconnected.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system will
be set automatically after 30 sec-
onds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deac tivate or stopping the alarms:
● Unlock the doors.
● Turn the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode,
or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)
Alar m
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

842. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode to indicate that a system check is being performed. They w ill turn off
after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: This light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: This light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: This light flashes or illuminates to indicate a malfunction.
*1BSM OFF (Blind Spot
Monitor) indicator
( P. 482)*5Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 477)
*1
(Flashes)
RCTA OFF (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert) indicator
(P. 482)*1
Power steering warning
light ( P. 479)
*1, 6PCS warning light
(P. 481)*1Master warning light
(P. 488)
*5
(Amber)
LDA indicator ( P. 481)
*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 481)
Open door warning light
(P. 479)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( P. 479)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 480)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 479)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 480)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 479)

872. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode 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 mal-
function in a system if a light does not come on, or turn off. Have the vehi-
cle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
*2: This light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.
*3: This light does not turn on when the system is disabled.
*4: This light illuminates on the center panel.
*5: This light illuminates on the multi-information display.
*6: This light turns on when the system is off.
*7: In order to confirm operation, the BSM outside rear view mirror indicators illuminate in the following situations:
• When the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode while the sys-
tem is set to on.
• When the system is set to on while the engine switch is in IGN ITION ON
mode.
*8: This light illuminates on the outside rear view mirrors.
WARNING
■ If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as the ABS and SRS warning li ght not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these s ystems 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.

882. Instrument cluster
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data (P. 90)
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.
Odometer/trip meter display
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range ( P. 205)
Gauges and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
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 instrument panel lights can be adjusted.Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate when
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. 519)

932. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
Items displayed can be switched by pressing or up and down.
■After StartAverage fuel economy
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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 8
■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. 249)
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Blank screen (display off)
Drive information is not displayed.
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