Toyota 4RUNNER2016 User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
00505QRG164RUN
Printed in U.S.A. 8/15
15-TCS-08592
2016
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE CENTER
1-800 -331-4331
4RUNNER

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NOTES
This Quick Reference Guide is a summary of basic vehicle
operations. It contains brief descriptions of fundamental operations
so you can locate and use the vehicle’s main equipment quickly
and easily.
The Quick Reference Guide is not intended as a substitute for the
Owner’s Manual located in the vehicle’s glove box. We strongly
encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and supplementary
manuals so you will have a better understanding of the vehicle’s
capabilities and limitations.
Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,
Inc. wish you many years of satisfied driving in your new 4Runner.
A word about safe vehicle operations
This Quick Reference Guide is not a full description of 4Runner
operations. Every 4Runner owner should review the Owner’s
Manual that accompanies this vehicle.
Pay special attention to the boxed information highlighted in
color throughout the Owner’s Manual. Each box contains safe
operating instructions to help you avoid injury or equipment
malfunction.
All information in this Quick Reference Guide is current at the
time of printing. Toyota reserves the right to make changes at
any time without notice.
2016
4Runner

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INDEX
1Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.
2 Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more
information.
3HomeLink®is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.
Engine maintenance 8
Fuel tank door and cap 6
Hood release 8
Indicator symbols 4-5
Instrument cluster 4
Instrument panel 2-3
Keyless entry
1
6
Smart Key system17
Air Conditioning/Heating 18
Audio 20
Auto lock/unlock1,2 9
Automatic running boards 19
Automatic Transmission 9
Bluetooth®Device Pairing Section 28-37
Clock 14
Cruise control 17
Four-wheel drive 10
Garage door opener (HomeLink®)319
Light control-Instrument panel 15
Lights1& turn signals 16
Moon roof114
Parking brake 9
Power outlets-12V DC 22
Power outlets-120V AC 21
Seat adjustments-Front 11
Seat adjustments-Second row seats 11
Seat ventilators/heaters 19
Seats-Folding down second row seats 12
Seats-Head restraints 13
Seats-Returning third row seats 13
Seats-Stowing third row seats 13
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 10
USB/AUX port 21
VSC OFF button 15
Windows114
Window-Back window115
Windshield wipers & washers 17
Door locks 23
Doors-Child safety locks 24
Floor mat installation 27
Seat belts 23
Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 23
Spare tire & tools 25
Star Safety System
TM
26-27
Tire Pressure Monitoring (warning) System 24
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY
FEATURES

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Steering wheel audio controls2
Voice command button2
Telephone switches2
Cruise control
“DISP” switch
Back window and outside rearview mirror defogger switch
VSC off switch
Active traction control switch1
Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) switch1
Rear differential lock switch1
Multi-terrain Select switch1
Crawl Control switch1
Headlight, turn signal and front fog light controls
Wiper and washer controls
Emergency flasher switch
Accessory meter1/Outside temperature display
Audio system2/navigation system2
AUX/USB port2
Seat heater1/ventilator switches1
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Instrument panel
Steering wheel controls
Center console box
Manual Air Conditioning Automatic Air

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Overhead console instrument panel
Power outlet
Front-wheel drive control lever1
Front-wheel drive control switch1/Four-wheel drive control switch1
“ENGINE START STOP” button (Smart Key)1
Ignition switch (standard key)1
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release
Hood release
Power outside rearview mirror controls
Instrument panel light control
Intuitive parking assist switch and indicator1
Power outlet main switch1
Automatic running boards switch1
Windshield wiper de-icer switch1
Seat heater switch1
Power back window switch
1 If equipped
2 For details, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual.”
Conditioning
Type A Type B
Part-time 4WD
Part-time 4WD/full-time 4WD

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OVERVIEW
Open door warning
Airbag SRS warning1,2
Tachometer
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Shift position and shift range
Fuel gauge
Speedometer
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Multi-information display
Service indicator and reminder
Instrument cluster
Charging system warning1
Low engine oil pressure warning1
Malfunction/Check Engine indicator1
Master warning1
Indicator symbols
Seat belt reminder
(alarm will sound if speed is over 12 mph)
AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator
1If indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting engine, there may be a
malfunction. Have vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
2For details, see “SRS airbags” Section 1-1, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
Low fuel level warning
Brake system warning1
Arrow direction indicates fuel tank door position

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Low Tire Pressure Warning1
Crawl Control indicator1,5
Turn signal indicator
Front fog light indicator
Four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator3,5
Center differential lock indicator3,5
Slip indicator1
Vehicle Stability Control OFF indicator1
Downhill Assist Control indicator1,5
AUTO Limited Slip Differential indicator1,5
Cruise control/Cruise control SET indicator4
Headlight low/high beam indicator
Anti-lock Brake System warning1
3If this light flashes, refer to “Four-wheel drive system,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
4If this light flashes, refer to “Cruise control,” Section 4-5, 2016 Owner’s Manual.
5If equipped.
Multi-terrain select indicator
5
Rear differential lock indicator5
Active traction control indicator5
Power steering system warning
1
Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System indicator1,5
Engine immobilizer/Theft deterrent system indicator
Unengaged Park warning light
5
Smart Key system warning5
Eco Driving Indicator Light1
Traction Control OFF indicator1
Automatic running boards indicator1,5

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Fuel tank door and cap
Pull
Store
NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, Check
Engine “ ” indicator may illuminate.
Keyless entry
Locking
Unlocking
Panic button
Push and hold
NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will relock
for safety.
Push ONCE: Driver door
TWICE: All doors
Push
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system With Smart Key system

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Smart Key system (if equipped)
Start function
Accessories such as the radio will operate.
Power ON; the engine is not running.
All systems OFF.
ACCESSORY
ON
OFF
NOTE: Carry the electronic key to enable start function. Gear shift lever must be
in Park and brake pedal depressed.
Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
will change the operation mode in succession from:
* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or
all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.
NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.
Power (without starting engine)
Push
Unlock
Push
Lock
Carry remote to lock/unlock/open
Back door lock/unlock/open
Open
Push
Push
Green indicator ON
Locking operation Unlocking operation
Carry remote to lock Carry remote to unlock
Front door lock Front door unlock*
Touch Grasp

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Windshield and back window washer fluid tank
Power steering fluid reservoir
Engine oil level dipstick
Engine coolant reservoir
Engine oil filler cap
NOTE: Regularly scheduled maintenance, including oil changes, will help
extend the life of your vehicle and maintain performance. Please refer
to the “Warranty & Maintenance Guide.”
Engine maintenance
Hood release
Pull
Push lever to the
left and raise hood
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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Automatic Transmission
* The ignition/“ENGINE START STOP” switch must be “ON” and the brake pedal
depressed to shift from Park.
Shift the shift lever to “S” position from “D” position.
+: Upshift (push and release)
-: Downshift (pull and release)
Downshifting increases power going uphill, or provides engine braking downhill.
For best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, always drive with the shift
lever in the “D” position.
“S” (Sequential) mode
Park*
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
P
R
N
D
“S” mode
Auto lock/unlock
Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in four different modes, or
turned OFF.
-Doors lock when shifting from Park.
-Doors lock when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph or higher.
-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.
-Doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch or ignition switch OFF.
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Parking brake
Set: Depress
Release: Depress again

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Four-wheel drive (if equipped)
H2
Full-time four-wheel drive models
High speed (2WD)
High speed (4WD)
Shift to “H4” with speed
below 50 mph.
Low speed (4WD)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N”
position, then move the
lever to “L4.”
High speed
(center differential locked)
Low speed
(center differential locked)
Stop vehicle, shift to “N” position,
then push and turn to “L4L.”
Push “UNLOCK” button and then
push and turn the selector.
Push “UNLOCK” button and then
push and turn the selector.
H4L
L4L
Part-time four-wheel drive models
Neutral
High speed
H4F
FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.
Length
Angle
Lock release lever
Type A
Type B

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Seatback angle
Seat position (forward/backward)
Driver seat: seat position, cushion angle and height
Passenger seat: seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Lumbar support (driver side only)
Seat adjustments-Front
Manual seat Power seat
Seat adjustments-Second row seats
Seat position (forward/backward)
Seatback angle
Vehicles with third row seats Vehicles without third row seats

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Seats-Folding down second row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(3) Stow
(5) Fold down
(4) Pull up
Without third row seats
With third row seats
(1) Push
(2) Lower
(5) Pull up
(3) Fold down
(7) Fold down
(6) Push down
(4) Stow

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Seats-Stowing third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Stow (2) Pull up
(3) Pull up
(4) Pull up
(5) Fold down
(1) Stow (2) Pull up (3) Pull up (4) Fold down
From inside
From outside
Seats-Returning third row seats
(if equipped)
(1) Raise
(2) Pull
(3) Raise
Seats-Head restraints
Front and second row
Lock release button
Second row (vehicles
without third row seats) Third row (if equipped)

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Clock
H- Hour set
M- Minute set
Windows
Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up
and release to fully open or close. To stop the window partway, operate the
switch in the opposite direction.
Window lock switch Deactivates all passenger windows. Driver’s window remains
operable.
Up
Down
Window lock
switch
Moon roof (if equipped)
Sliding operation Tilting operation
Open
Close
Close
Tilt
Push once to open partway; again to
open completely.
Push once to close completely. To
stop partway, press switch lightly.
Recommended open
position to minimize
wind noise.
Driver side

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Light control-Instrument panel
Operating from inside
Window-Back window
Operating from outside
Window lock switch
Open
Close
Turn and hold
Close
Open
With Smart Key system
Without Smart Key system
Close
Open
The VSC OFF button is used to switch between modes related to the TRAC, VSC
and Auto LSD (2WD) functions.
Refer to Section 4-5 of the Owner’s Manual for more information.
VSC OFF
VSC OFF button
Brightness control
+
-
Push and hold

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Turn signals
Front fog lights
Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.
Right turn
Turn
Lane change
Lane change
Left turn
Lights & turn signals
Headlights
High beam flasher
Low beam
High beam
Type B
Type A
Type C Type D
Headlights
Parking lights
Auto
OFF
Automatic light cut off system Will automatically turn lights off after a delay of
30 seconds, or the lock switch on remote may be pushed after locking.
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL ON
OFF
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL ON
Headlights
Parking lights
DRL ON
OFF

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Windshield wipers & washers
Rear
Front
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency*
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
NOTE: Rear wiper and washer operate only when back window is fully closed.
* Intermittent windshield wiper frequency adjustment
Rotate to increase/decrease wipe frequency.
Single wipe
Cruise control
Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.
Turning system ON/OFF Functions
System ON/OFF
Resume /Increase speed
Set/Decrease speed
Cancel
Type A Type B
Interval wipe
Slow
Fast
Pull to wash and wipe
Adjust frequency* Single wipe
Wash and wipe
Wipe
Interval wipe
Wash and wipe
Type A Type B

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FEATURES/OPERATIONS
Air Conditioning/Heating
Temperature selector (driver side)
Fan speed
Air Conditioning ON/OFF
Recirculate cabin air (fresh air when OFF)
Temperature selector (front passenger side)
“DUAL” button
Indicator ON: Separate temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature settings for driver and passenger.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use outside air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “ ” mode uses outside air only.
Climate control OFF
Automatic climate control ON
Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow vents and fan will adjust
automatically.
Automatic Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Fan speed
Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)
Airflow vent
In “ ” mode, use outside air (“ ” indicator OFF) to reduce window
fogging. “ ” mode uses outside air only.
Rear window and outside rearview mirror defoggers
For maximum cooling. Air intake will automatically be set to recirculate.
Temperature selector
Air Conditioning ON/OFF