Toyota 4Runner (2023 year). Manual in english - page 5

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Instrument cluster

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2. 

Instrument cluster

Warning lights and 

indicators .......................... 82

Gauges and meters ............ 88
Multi-information display ..... 90

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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,  the  following  illustration  dis-
plays all warning lights and indicators illuminated.

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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)

*

5

High  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)

*

1

SRS warning light 
(



P. 478)

*

5

Brake  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 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 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.

*

1

BSM  OFF  (Blind  Spot
Monitor) indicator 
(



P. 482)

*

5

Low  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, 6

PCS warning light 
(



P. 481)

*

1

Master warning light 
(



P. 488)

*

5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (



P. 481)

*

1

Tire  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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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) 

*

1

VSC OFF indicator 
(



P. 324)

Headlight  high  beam
indicator (



P. 214)

Automatic High Beam 
indicator (



P. 217)

Front fog light indicator 
(



P. 221)

*

5

Cruise control indicator 
(



P. 257)

*

4

Security indicator 
(



P. 78, 79)

*

5

Dynamic radar cruise 
control indicator 
(



P. 257)

*

1, 3

Eco  Driving  Indicator
Light (



P. 98)

*

5

Cruise control set indica-
tor (



P. 257)

(U.S.A.)

Parking brake indicator 
(



P. 211)

*

1, 6

PCS 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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*

1, 6

BSM  OFF  (Blind  Spot
Monitor) indicator 
(



P. 270)

(if equipped)

Center  differential  lock
indicator (



P. 298)

*

1, 7, 8

(if equipped)

Outside rear view mirror
indicator (



P. 270)

(if equipped)

“A-TRAC” indicator 
(



P. 302)

*

5

(Green)

LDA indicator (



P. 249)

*

1

(if equipped)

“AUTO  LSD”  indicator
(



P. 304)

*

2, 5

(Amber)

LDA indicator (



P. 249)

*

5

(if equipped)

Multi-terrain  Select  indi-
cator (



P. 315)

(if equipped)

Four-wheel  drive  indica-
tor (



P. 294)

*

5

(if equipped)

Crawl Control indicator
(



P. 312) 

*

1

(if equipped)

Downhill  assist  control
system indicator 
(



P. 309)

(if equipped)

Intuitive  parking  assist
indicator (



P. 277)

(if equipped)

Low  speed  four-wheel
drive indicator 
(



P. 294, 298) 

*

1, 2

(if equipped)

Automatic 

running

boards indicator 
(



P. 121)

(if equipped)

Rear  differential  lock
indicator (



P. 306)

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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 IGNITION 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  light  not
come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems 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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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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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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The multi-information display presents the driver with a variety of driv-
ing related data, such as the current outside temperature. The multi-
information display  can  also  be  used  to  change  the  display  settings
and other settings.

Shift position and shift range (



P. 205

)

Menu icon display area

Displays the following items.
When a menu icon is not selected, the outside temperature is displayed.

• Menu icons (



P. 92)

• Outside temperature (



P. 98)

Content display area

A variety of information can be displayed by selecting a menu icon. Addi-
tionally, warning or pop-up display will be displayed in some situations.

• Menu icon content (



P. 92)

• Warning message (



P. 488)

Odometer and trip meter 

(



P. 88)

Indicators 

(



P. 82)

Meter control switches 

(



P. 91)

Multi-information display

Summary of functions

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The  multi-information  display  is  operated  using  the  meter  control
switches.

Scroll  screens

*

,  change  the

displayed  content

*

  and  move

the cursor
Press: Enter/Set
Press and hold: 
Reset/Display the next screen
Press: Displays the screen reg-
istered as the top screen

When  no  screen  has  been  regis-
tered, the drive information screen
will be displayed.

Press  and  hold:  Registers  the
currently  displayed  screen  as
the top screen

When  the  confirmation  screen  is  displayed,  select  yes  to  register  the
screen. If the selected screen cannot be registered, a registration failure
message will be shown.

Return to the previous screen
Call sending/receiving display

Linked with the hands-free system, sending or receiving call is displayed.
For details regarding the hands-free system, refer to the “Navigation sys-
tem owner's manual”.

*

: When the screen can be scrolled or different content can be displayed, a

mark, such as an arrow, will be displayed to suggest which switch to oper-
ate.

Operating the meter control switches

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 Drive information

Select to display various drive data. (



P. 93)

 Vehicle information display

Select to display the vehicle information. (



P. 95)

 Navigation system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to display the following navigation system-linked information.

• Route guidance
• Compass display (north-up display/heading-up display)

 Audio system-linked display (if equipped)

Select to enable selection of an audio source or track on the display
using the meter control switches.

 Driving assist system information

Select to display the operational status of the following systems:

• Dynamic radar cruise control (



P. 257)

• LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P. 249)

 Warning message display

Select to display warning messages and measures to be taken if a
malfunction is detected. (



P. 488)

• When there are no current warning messages, “No Messages” is

displayed.

• When  there  are  multiple  warning  messages, 

  or 

  can  be

used to switch the displayed warning message.

 Settings display

Select  to  change  the  meter  display  settings  and  the  operation  set-
tings of some vehicle functions. (



P. 95)

Menu icons

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing 

 or 

 up and down.

■

After Start

Average 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.

■

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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2

3

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2

3

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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  computed

based 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 display 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.

■

Eco Indicator (Eco Driving Indicator Zone Display)



P. 98

■

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 driver’s attention level, and displays the
decrease in attention using a bar display.
The shorter the bar length, the more 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 sway warn-
ing function are met. (



P. 249)

■

Blank screen (display off)

Drive information is not displayed.

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Items displayed can be switched by pressing 

 or 

 up and down.

■

Steering angle

Displays the direction of the front tires.

The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor-
dance with the angle of the tire.
If a battery terminal is disconnected and reconnected, the display may
be disabled temporarily. After driving the vehicle for a while, the display
will be enabled.

■

Tire inflation pressure

Displays inflation pressure of each tire.

The inflation pressure of the spare tire will be displayed. (if equipped)

The  settings  of  some  features  can  be  changed  by  using  the  meter
control switches.

■

Setting procedure

On the setting screen, choose the desired item using 

 or 

,

and then press 

.

• For functions that can be enabled or disabled, the function switches

between on and off each time 

 is pressed.

• For  functions  that  allow  to  select  operation  contents,  display  con-

tents, etc., the setting screen is displayed.

Select  the  desired  setting  by  operating 

  or 

,  and  then

press 

.

To stop the selection, press 

 to return to the previous screen.

Vehicle information

Settings display

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Setting items

●

 LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

Select to set up LDA. (



P. 560)

• Alert sensitivity
• Sway warning
• Sway sensitivity

●

 BSM (Blind Spot Monitor)

Select to activate/deactivate BSM. (



P. 558)

• BSM on/off
• BSM sensitivity
• Outside rear view mirror indicator brightness

●

 RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)

Select to activate/deactivate RCTA. (



P. 558)

• RCTA on/off

●

 PCS (Pre-Collision System)

Select to set the following items. (



P. 242)

• PCS on/off
• PCS sensitivity

●

 

Intuitive parking assist (if equipped)

Select to set the Intuitive parking assist on/off

●

Vehicle settings
“TPWS” (Tire Pressure Warning System) (



P. 430)

• “Set Pressure”

Select to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

• “Change Wheel Set”

Select to register the ID codes of the tire pressure sensors to
the tire pressure warning system.3