Toyota 4Runner (2024 year). Manual in english

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Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trailer’s
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put the
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable, do
so only after performing the following:

Apply the brakes and keep them applied.

Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.

When the wheel blocks are in place, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.

Apply the parking brake firmly.

Shift into P and turn off the engine.

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When restarting after parking on a slope:

With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep the
brake pedal pressed.

Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.

Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply the brakes.

Have someone retrieve the blocks.

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Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height

No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.

Coupler

Trailer ball

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Before towing

Check that the following conditions are met:

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Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (



P. 532)

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Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.

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All trailer lights work as required by law.

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All lights work each time you connect them.

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The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.

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The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.

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The trailer cargo is securely loaded.

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The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.

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When towing a trailer

Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate properly.

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LDA (Lane Departure Alert) (



P. 249)

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Dynamic radar cruise control (



P. 257)

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BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) (



P. 270)

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Intuitive parking assist (



P. 277)

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RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (



P. 286)

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Break-in schedule

If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).

After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.

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Maintenance

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If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)

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Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

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If trailer sway occurs

One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.

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If trailer swaying occurs:

• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.

Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.

• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to

reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.

If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)

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After the trailer swaying has stopped:

• Stop in a safe place. Get all occupants out of the vehicle.
• Check the tires of the vehicle and the trailer.
• Check the load in the trailer.

Make sure the load has not shifted.
Make sure the tongue weight is appropriate, if possible.

• Check the load in the vehicle.

Make sure the vehicle is not overloaded after occupants get in.

If you cannot find any problems, the speed at which trailer swaying occurred
is beyond the limit of your particular vehicle-trailer combination.
Drive at a lower speed to prevent instability. Remember that swaying of the
towing vehicle-trailer increases as speed increases.

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Trailer towing precautions

To tow a trailer safely, use extreme care and drive the vehicle in accordance

with the trailer’s characteristics and operating conditions. Failure to do so

could cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury. Vehicle stability

and braking performance are affected by trailer stability, brake setting and

performance, and the hitch. Your vehicle will handle differently when towing

a trailer.

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To avoid accident or injury

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Do not exceed the TWR, unbraked TWR, GCWR, GVWR or GAWR.

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If the gross trailer weight is over 2000 lb. (907 kg), a sway control device

with sufficient capacity is required.

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Adjust the tongue weight within the appropriate range. Place heavier loads

as close to the trailer axle as possible.

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Do not exceed 65 mph (104 km/h), the posted towing speed limit or the

speed limit for your trailer as set forth in your trailer owner’s manual,

whichever is lowest. Slow down sufficiently before making a turn, in cross

winds, on wet or slippery surface, etc. to help avoid an accident. If you

experience a vehicle-trailer instability from reducing a certain speed, slow

down and make sure you keep your vehicle speed under the speed of

which you experience the instability.

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Do not make jerky, abrupt or sharp turns.

●

Do not apply the brakes suddenly as you may skid, resulting in jackknifing

and loss of vehicle control. This is especially true on wet or slippery sur-

faces.

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Do not exceed the trailer hitch assembly weight, gross vehicle weight,

gross axle weight and trailer tongue weight capacities.

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Do not use cruise control when towing.

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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long downhill

grades. Do not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long

downhill grades.

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Vehicle-trailer instability is more likely on steep long downhills. Before

descending steep or long downhill grades, slow down and downshift. Do

not make sudden downshifts when descending steep or long downhill

grades. Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the

brakes too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result

in reduced braking efficiency.

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Hitch

Trailer hitch assemblies have different weight capacities established by the

hitch manufacturer. Even though the vehicle may be physically capable of

towing a higher weight, the operator must determine the maximum weight

rating of the particular hitch assembly and never exceed the maximum

weight rating specified for the trailer-hitch. Exceeding the maximum weight

rating set by the trailer-hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting

in death or serious personal injuries.

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When towing a trailer

Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to any applicable fed-

eral and state/provincial regulations.

●

If the gross trailer weight exceeds unbraked TWR, trailer brakes are

required. Toyota recommends trailers with brakes that conform to all appli-

cable federal and state/provincial regulations.

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Never tap into your vehicle’s hydraulic system, as this will lower the vehi-

cle’s braking effectiveness.

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Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both

the trailer and the vehicle. If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch

ball, there is danger of the trailer wandering into another lane.

NOTICE

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When installing a trailer hitch

Use only the position recommended by your Toyota dealer. Do not install

the trailer hitch on the bumper; this may cause body damage.

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Do not directly splice trailer lights

Do not directly splice trailer lights. Directly splicing trailer lights may damage

your vehicle’s electrical system and cause a malfunction.

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4-2. Driving procedures

Check that the parking brake is set.

Check that the shift lever is set in P.

Firmly depress the brake pedal.

and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

If it is not displayed, the engine cannot be started.

Press the engine switch shortly
and firmly.

When operating the engine switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It
is not necessary to press and hold
the switch.

The engine will crank until it starts
or for up to 30 seconds, whichever
is less.

Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the engine is completely
started.

The engine can be started from
any engine switch mode.

Engine (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the engine or changes engine
switch modes.

Starting the engine

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Stop the vehicle.

Set the parking brake (



P. 211), and shift the shift lever to P.

Press the engine switch.

Release the brake pedal and check that “ACCESSORY” or “IGNI-
TION ON” is not shown on the meter.

Modes can be changed by pressing the engine switch with brake
pedal released. (The mode changes each time the switch is pressed.)

Off

The emergency flashers can be
used.

ACCESSORY mode

Some electrical components such
as the audio system can be used.

“ACCESSORY” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

IGNITION ON mode

All electrical components can be
used.

“IGNITION ON” will be displayed
on the multi-information display.

: If the shift lever is in a position other than P when turning off the engine,

the engine switch will be turned to ACCESSORY mode, not to off.

Stopping the engine

Changing engine switch modes

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If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the engine switch will not be turned off but instead be turned to
ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to turn the
switch off:

Check that the parking brake is set.

Shift the shift lever to P.

Check that “Turn Power Off” is displayed on the multi-information
display and then press the engine switch once.

Check that “Turn Power Off” on the multi-information display is
turned off.

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Auto power off function

If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY mode for more than 20 minutes or IGNI-
TION ON mode (the engine is not running) for more than an hour with the
shift lever in P, the engine switch will automatically turn off. However, this
function cannot entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle
with the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for long peri-
ods of time when the engine is not running.

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Automatic engine shut off feature

●

The vehicle is equipped with a feature that automatically shuts off the
engine when the shift lever is in P with the engine running for an extended
period.

●

The engine will automatically shut off after approximately 1 hour if it has
been left running while the shift lever is in P.

●

The timer for the automatic engine shut off feature will reset if the brake
pedal is depressed or if the shift lever is in a position other than P.

●

After the vehicle is parked, if the door is locked with the door lock switch
(



P. 108) from the inside or the mechanical key (



P. 512) from the outside,

the automatic engine shut off feature will be disabled. The timer for the auto-
matic engine shut off feature will be re-enabled if the driver’s door is
opened.

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Electronic key battery depletion



P. 104

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Conditions affecting operation



P. 117

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Notes for the entry function



P. 118

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other
than P

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If the engine does not start

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The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (



P. 78)

Contact your Toyota dealer.

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Check that the shift lever is securely set in P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P.

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When a message requesting the smart key system be inspected is dis-
played on the multi-information display

The system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

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If the electronic key battery is depleted



P. 447

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Operation of the engine switch

If the switch is not pressed shortly and firmly, the engine switch mode may
not change or the engine may not start.

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WARNING

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When starting the engine

Always start the engine while sitting in the driver’s seat. Do not depress the

accelerator pedal while starting the engine under any circumstances.

Doing so may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

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Caution while driving

If engine failure occurs while the vehicle is moving, do not lock or open the

doors until the vehicle reaches a safe and complete stop.

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Stopping the engine in an emergency

●

If you want to stop the engine in an emergency while driving the vehicle,

press and hold the engine switch for more than 2 seconds, or press it

briefly 3 times or more in succession. (



P. 467)

However, do not touch the engine switch while driving except in an emer-

gency. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or

braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will

make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop

the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

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If the engine switch is operated while the vehicle is running, a warning

message will be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer

sounds.

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When parking

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless

and odorless. Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle and may

lead to an accident caused by light-headedness, or may lead to death or a

serious health hazard.

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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 running 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.

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NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

●

Do not leave the engine switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode

for long periods of time without the engine running.

●

If “ACCESSORY” or “IGNITION ON” is displayed on the multi-information

display, the engine switch is not off. Exit the vehicle after turning the

engine switch off.

●

Do not stop the engine when the shift lever is in a position other than P. If

the engine is stopped in another shift lever position, the engine switch will

not be turned off but instead be turned to ACCESSORY mode. If the vehi-

cle is left in ACCESSORY mode, battery discharge may occur.

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When starting the engine

●

Do not race a cold engine.

●

If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, have your vehi-

cle checked by your Toyota dealer immediately.

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Symptoms indicating a malfunction with the engine switch

If the engine switch seems to be operating somewhat differently than usual,

such as the switch sticking slightly, there may be a malfunction. Contact

your Toyota dealer immediately.

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: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D

position for normal driving.

: Selecting shift ranges using S mode restricts the upper limit of the possible

gear ranges, controls engine braking forces, and prevents unnecessary
upshifting

When the shift lever is in the S position, the shift lever can be oper-
ated as follows:

Upshifting

Downshifting

The initial shift range in S mode is set automatically to “4” according to
vehicle speed. However, the initial shift range may be set to “3” if AI-
SHIFT has operated while the shift lever was in the D position.
(



P. 207)

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Shift ranges and their functions

You can choose from 5 levels of engine braking force.
A lower shift range will provide greater engine braking force than a
higher shift range, and the engine speed will also increase.

Shift position purpose

Shift position

Objective or function

Parking the vehicle/starting the engine

Reversing

Neutral

Normal driving

S mode driving

Changing shift ranges in S mode

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S mode

When the shift range is “3” or lower, holding the shift lever toward “+” sets the
shift range to “5”.

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AI-SHIFT

AI-SHIFT automatically selects the optimal gear according to driver perfor-
mance and driving conditions.
AI-SHIFT automatically operates when the shift lever is in the D position.
(Shifting the shift lever to the S position or paddle shifting cancels the func-
tion.)
The engine speed may remain high after releasing the accelerator pedal. This
does not indicate a malfunction.

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When driving with Dynamic radar cruise control system

Engine braking will not occur in S mode, even when downshifting to “3”.
(



P. 257)

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Restraining sudden start (Drive-start Control)



P. 167

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Shift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift
lever in starting.
The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the engine switch is in the
IGNITION ON mode the brake pedal is depressed and the shift release but-
ton is pushed.

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If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.
If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your
Toyota dealer immediately.

The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that
the shift lever can be shifted.

Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the engine switch is off.

Depress the brake pedal.

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If the “S” indicator does not come on even after shifting the shift lever to
S

This may indicate a malfunction in the automatic transmission system. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
(In this situation, the transmission will operate in the same manner as when
the shift lever is in D.)

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Downshift restriction warning buzzer (S mode)

To help ensure safety and driving performance, downshifting operation may
sometimes be restricted. In some circumstances, downshifting may not be
possible even when the shift lever is operated. (A buzzer will sound twice.)

Pry the cover up with a flathead screw-
driver or equivalent tool.

To prevent damage to the cover, cover
the tip of the screwdriver with a rag.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the
button is pressed.

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WARNING

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Be careful of downshifting and sudden acceleration, as this could result in

the vehicle skidding to the side or spinning.

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To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking

brake and depress the brake pedal.

If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal

when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted

out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident

resulting in death or serious injury.

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The lever will return to its original position after operation.

Right turn

Lane change to the right (push
and hold the lever partway)

The right hand signals will flash
until you release the lever.

Lane change to the left (push
and hold the lever partway)

The left hand signals will flash until
you release the lever.

Left turn

■

Turn signals can be operated when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■

If the indicator flashes faster than usual

Check that a light bulb in the front or rear turn signal lights has not burned
out.

Turn signal lever

Operating instructions

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To set the parking brake, fully

depress the parking brake pedal

with your left foot while depress-

ing the brake pedal with your right

foot.

(Depressing the pedal again

releases the parking brake.)

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Parking the vehicle



P. 166

■

Usage in winter time



P. 332

Parking brake

U.S.A. Canada

NOTICE

■

Before driving

Fully release the parking brake.

Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components

overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake

wear.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Operating the

switch turns on the lights as follows:



Type A

The daytime running
lights turn on. (



P. 215)

The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (



P. 215) turn on.

The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.

The daytime running
lights turn off.

Headlight switch

The headlights can be operated manually or automatically.

Operating instructions

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Type B

The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights (



P. 215) and so

on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).

The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (



P. 215) turn on.

The headlights and all
the lights listed above
(except daytime running
lights) turn on.

The daytime running
lights turn off.

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Type C

The headlights, parking
lights, daytime running
lights (



P. 215) and so

on turn on and off auto-
matically (when the
engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode).

The side marker, park-
ing, tail, license plate,
instrument panel lights,
and daytime running
lights (



P. 215) turn on.

The headlights and all
the lights listed above
turn on.

With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.

Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.

Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.

You can flash the high beams with the headlights on or off.

Turning on the high beam headlights

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Daytime running light system

●

Vehicles with a headlight high beam/daytime running lights: The daytime
running lights illuminate using the same lights as the headlight high beam
and illuminate dimmer than the headlight high beam.

●

To make your vehicle more visible to other drivers during daytime driving,
the daytime running lights turn on automatically when all of the following
conditions are met. (The daytime running lights are not designed for use at
night.)

• The engine is running
• The parking brake is released

• The headlight switch is in the

(type A only),

(type B

and C) position

: When the surroundings are bright

The daytime running lights remain on after they illuminate, even if the park-
ing brake is set again.
Type A and B: Daytime running lights can be turned off by operating the
switch.

●

Compared to turning on the headlights, the daytime running light system
offers greater durability and consumes less electricity, so it can help improve
fuel economy.

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Headlight control sensor (if equipped)

The sensor may not function properly if an
object is placed on the sensor, or anything
that blocks the sensor is affixed to the
windshield.
Doing so interferes with the sensor
detecting the level of ambient light and
may cause the automatic headlight sys-
tem to malfunction.

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Automatic light off system (if equipped)

●

When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights turn off 30 sec-

onds after a door is opened and closed if the engine switch is turned to

ACCESSORY mode or turned off. (The lights turn off immediately if

on the key is pressed after all the doors are locked.)

●

When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically if the

engine switch is turned off and the driver’s door is opened.

To turn the lights on again, turn the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode, or
turn the light switch off and then back to

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Customization

Settings (e.g. light sensor sensitivity) can be changed.

(Customizable features:



P. 549)

NOTICE

■

To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not

running.

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Push the lever away from you

with the headlight switch in the

position.

Press the Automatic High

Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indica-

tor will come on when the system

is operating.

AHB (Automatic High Beam)

The Automatic High Beam uses a camera sensor located behind

the upper portion of the windshield to assess the brightness of

the lights of vehicles ahead, streetlights, etc., and automatically

turns the high beams on or off as necessary.

WARNING

■

Limitations of the Automatic High Beam

Do not overly rely on the Automatic High Beam. Always drive safely, taking

care to observe your surroundings and turning the high beams on or off

manually if necessary.

■

To prevent incorrect operation of the Automatic High Beam system

Do not overload the vehicle.

Activating the Automatic High Beam

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Switching to low beam

Pull the lever to the original
position.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off.

Push the lever away from you to
activate the Automatic High
Beam system again.

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Switching to high beam

Press the Automatic High
Beam switch.

The Automatic High Beam indi-
cator will turn off and the high
beam indicator will turn on.

Press the switch to activate the
Automatic High Beam system
again.

Turning the high beam on/off manually

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Conditions to turn the high beams on/off automatically

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When all of the following conditions are met, the high beams will be turned
on automatically (after approximately 1 second):

• The vehicle speed is approximately 21 mph (34 km/h) or more.
• The area ahead of the vehicle is dark.
• There are no vehicles ahead with headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are few streetlights on the road ahead.

●

If any of the following conditions is met, the high beams will turn off automat-
ically:

• The vehicle speed is below approximately 17 mph (27 km/h).
• The area ahead of the vehicle is not dark.
• Vehicles ahead have their headlights or tail lights turned on.
• There are many streetlights on the road ahead.

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Camera sensor detection information

●

The high beams may not be automatically turned off in the following situa-
tions:

• When a vehicle suddenly appears from around a curve
• When the vehicle is cut in front of by another vehicle
• When vehicles ahead cannot be detected due to repeated curves, road

dividers or roadside trees

• When vehicles ahead appear in a faraway lane on a wide road
• When the lights of vehicles ahead are not on

●

The high beams may be turned off if a vehicle ahead that is using fog lights
without its headlights turned on is detected.

●

House lights, street lights, traffic signals, and illuminated billboards or signs
and other reflective objects may cause the high beams to change to the low
beams, or the low beams to remain on.

●

The following factors may affect the amount of time taken for the high
beams to turn on or off:

• The brightness of the headlights, fog lights, and tail lights of vehicles

ahead

• The movement and direction of vehicles ahead
• When a vehicle ahead only has operational lights on one side
• When a vehicle ahead is a two-wheeled vehicle
• The condition of the road (gradient, curve, condition of the road surface,

etc.)

• The number of passengers and amount of luggage in the vehicle

●

The high beams may turn on or off unexpectedly.

●

Bicycles or similar vehicles may not be detected.

●

In the following situations the system may not be able to correctly detect the
surrounding brightness level. This may cause the low beams to remain on
or the high beams to flash or dazzle pedestrians or vehicles ahead. In such
a case, it is necessary to manually switch between the high and low beams.

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• When driving in inclement weather (heavy rain, snow, fog, sandstorms,

etc.)

• When the windshield is obscured by fog, mist, ice, dirt, etc.
• When the windshield is cracked or damaged
• When the camera sensor is deformed or dirty
• When the temperature of the camera sensor is extremely high
• When the surrounding brightness level is equal to that of headlights, tail

lights or fog lights

• When headlights or tail lights of vehicles ahead are turned off, dirty,

changing color, or not aimed properly

• When the vehicle is hit by water, snow, dust, etc. from a preceding vehi-

cle

• When driving through an area of intermittently changing brightness and

darkness

• When frequently and repeatedly driving ascending/descending roads, or

roads with rough, bumpy or uneven surfaces (such as stone-paved
roads, gravel roads, etc.)

• When frequently and repeatedly taking curves or driving on a winding

road

• When there is a highly reflective object ahead of the vehicle, such as a

sign or mirror

• When the back of a preceding vehicle is highly reflective, such as a con-

tainer on a truck

• When the vehicle's headlights are damaged or dirty, or are not aimed

properly

• When the vehicle is listing or titling due to a flat tire, a trailer being towed,

etc.

• When the headlights are changed between the high beams and low

beams repeatedly in an abnormal manner

• When the driver believes that the high beams may be flashing or dazzling

pedestrians or other drivers

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Temporarily lowering sensor sensitivity

The sensitivity of the sensor can be temporarily lowered.

Turn the engine switch off while the following conditions are met.

• The headlight switch is in

• The headlight switch lever is in the high beam position.
• Automatic High Beam switch is on.

Turn the engine switch to the IGNITION ON mode.

Within 60 seconds after

, repeat pulling the headlight switch lever to the

original position then pushing it to the high beam position quickly 10 times,
then leave the lever in the high beam position.

If the sensitivity is changed, the Automatic High Beam indicator will turn on
and off 3 times.

Automatic High Beam (headlights) may turn on even when the vehicle is
stopped.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Drivin

4RUNNER (U)



Type A

Turns the front fog lights

off

Turns the front fog lights

Fog light switch

The fog lights secure excellent visibility in difficult driving con-
ditions, such as in rain and fog.

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

Drivin

4RUNNER (U)

Operating the

lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:



Type A

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

Windshield wipers and washer

Operating the wiper lever

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4-3. Operating the lights and wipers

4RUNNER (U)



Type B

Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (when

is selected).

Intermittent windshield

wiper operation

Low speed windshield

wiper operation

High speed windshield

wiper operation

Temporary operation

Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected.

Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency

Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency

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Washer/wiper dual operation

Pulling the lever operates the
wipers and washer.

Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.

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