light TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owner's Guide

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

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Instrument cluster2
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Warning lights and indicators .......................... 82
Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90

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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, t he following illustration dis-
plays all warning lights a nd indicators illuminated.

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Instrument cluster
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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. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light ( P. 479)
*5High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 479)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( P. 478)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*2, 4, 5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( P. 479)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 478)*5Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/
warning light ( P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)

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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)

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Instrument cluster
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The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s
various systems.
Indicators
Turn signal indicator
( P. 210)*1“TRAC OFF” indicator
(P. 324)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 212)*1, 2 Slip indicator ( P. 323)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 212) *1VSC OFF indicator
(P. 324)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 214)
Automatic High Beam
indicator ( P. 217)
Front fog light indicator
( P. 221)
*5Cruise control indicator
(P. 257)
*4Security indicator
(P. 78, 79)*5Dynamic radar cruise
control indicator
(P. 257)
*1, 3Eco Driving Indicator
Light ( P. 98)*5Cruise control set indica-
tor (P. 257)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 211)*1, 6PCS warning light
(P. 239)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 211)RCTA OFF (Rear Cross
Traffic Alert) indicator
(P. 286)
“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(P. 48)*1, 4
(U.S.A.)
“AIR BAG
ON/OFF”
indicator
(P. 48)*1, 4
(Canada)

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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 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.

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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 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)

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Instrument cluster
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●Meter settings ( P. 5 5 9 )
Select to set the following items.
• Language Select to change the language on the display.
•Units Select to change the unit for measure.
• Eco Driving Indicator Light Select to activate/deactivate the Eco Driving Indicator Light.
(
P. 9 8 )
• switch settings You can register 1 screen as the top screen. To register, press
and hold while the desired screen is displayed.
• Pop-up display Select to set the pop-up displays ( P. 99), which may appear
in some situations, on/off.
• Initialization Select to reset the mete r display settings.

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Multi-terrain Select display* (if equipped)
 P. 3 1 5
■Crawl Control display* (if equipped)
 P. 3 1 2
■Outside temperature display
Displays the outside temperature
The temperature range that can be displayed is from -40 °F (-40 °C) to
122 °F (50 °C).
When the outside temperature drops below 37 °F (3 °C), will
flash approximately 10 seconds, then stay on.
■
Customization
Settings (e.g. available language) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 549)
*: Automatically displayed when the system is used
■Eco Driving Indicator
Other contents
Eco Driving Indicator Light
Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display
Suggests the Zone of Eco driving with
current Eco driving ratio based on
acceleration.
Eco driving ratio based on acceleration
If the acceleration exceeds Zone of Eco
driving, the right side of Eco Driving
Indicator Zone Display will illuminate.
Zone of Eco driving
Eco Driving Indicator will not operate
under the following conditions:
• The shift lever is in any position other
than D.
• The vehicle speed is approximately
80 mph (130 km/h) or higher.
• The Crawl Control is operating. (if equipped) ( P. 312)1
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