Toyota 4Runner Reference guide

QUICK

REFERENCE

GUIDE

2021

Quick Reference Guide 2021

toyota.com

Printed in U.S.A. 8/20

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4RUNNER

2021

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 your vehicle’s glove box. We

strongly encourage you to review the Owner’s Manual and sup-

plementary manuals so you will have a better understanding of

your vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.

Your dealership and the entire staff of Toyota Motor North

America, 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.

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INDEX

1

Visit your Toyota dealer for information on customizing this feature.

2

Programmable by customer. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for instructions and more information.

3

HomeLink

®

is a registered trademark of Gentex Corporation.

Engine maintenance 8

Fuel tank door release & cap 7

Hood release 8

Indicator symbols 4-5

Instrument cluster 4

Instrument panel 2-3

Instrument panel light control 8

Keyless entry

1

6

Smart Key system

1

7

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS

SAFETY & EMERGENCY FEATURES

Active traction control system 25

Air conditioning/heating 17

Audio 22

Auto lock/unlock

1,2

9

Automatic running boards 12

Automatic transmission 9

Clock 11

Crawl control 27

Cup holders 11

Door locks 19

Downhill assist control system 26

Four-wheel drive system 10

Garage door opener (HomeLink

®

)

3

24

Heated/ventilated seats 16

Lights

1

& turn signals 18

Moonroof

1

24

Multi-Information Display (MID) 20

Multi-terrain select 27

Parking brake 11

Power back window 13

Power outlets-12V DC 23

Power outlets-120V AC 22

Power windows

1

13

Rear differential lock system 26

Rear seats-Folding 15

Seat adjustments-Front 14

Seat adjustments-Rear 14

Seats-Head restraints 14

Seats-Returning 3rd row 16

Seats-Stowing 3rd row 16

Steering lock release 12

Steering wheel switches &

telephone controls (Bluetooth

®

) 21

Tilt & telescopic steering wheel 12

USB charge ports 20

USB media port 21

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/TRAC/

Trailer sway control OFF switch 25

Windshield wipers & washers 19

BLUETOOTH

®

DEVICE

PAIRING SECTION

46-48

Floor mat installation 44

Rear door child safety locks 39

Safety Connect

®

42

Seat belts 40

Seat belts-Shoulder belt anchor 40

Spare tire & tools 41

Star Safety System

TM

43-44

Tire Pressure Monitoring

(warning) System (TPMS) 39

TOYOTA SAFETY SENSE™ P (TSS-P)

Automatic High Beams (AHB) 38

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control

(DRCC) 35-37

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) 31-34

Pre-Collision System with

Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) 29-31

Quick overview-

Toyota Safety Sense

™

P (TSS-P) 28

Sensors 28

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Steering wheel controls

CENTER CONSOLE BOX

Audio control

switches

2

Telephone

switches

2

Dynamic Radar

Cruise Control

(DRCC) switch

Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)

vehicle-to-vehicle distance switch

Lane Departure

Alert (LDA) switch

Voice command switch

2

Meter control

switches

Headlight/turn signal/front fog light control

Meters

Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever

(below the steering wheel)

Hood lock release lever

Parking brake

Power outside rear view mirror controls

Instrument panel light control

Automatic High Beams (AHB) switch

Power outlet main switch

1

Power outlet-12V DC

USB charging ports

Automatic running boards switch

1

Windshield wiper de-icer switch

1

Heated seat switches

1

Power back window switch

OVERVIEW

Instrument panel

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OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTRUMENT PANEL

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1

If equipped

2

For details, refer to the “Navigation and Multimedia System Owner’s Manual” or visit

www.toyota.com/audio-multimedia for additional resources.

VSC off switch

Active traction control switch

1

Active traction

control switch

1

Downhill Assist Control system (DAC) switch

1

Rear differential

lock switch

1

Multi-terrain Select switch

1

Crawl Control switch

1

Windshield wiper and washer control

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Emergency flasher switch

Clock

Audio/navigation system

2

USB media port

2

USB media port

2

Heated/ventilated seat switches

1

Air conditioning/heating controls

1

Front/Four-wheel drive control lever

1

Front/Four-wheel drive control switch

1

“POWER” button

1

Ignition switch

1

Power outlet-12V DC

Power outlet-

12V DC

Part-time 4WD

Type A Type B

Part/

Full-time 4WD

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For details, refer to “Warning lights and indicators,” Section 2, 2021 Owner’s

Manual.

Brake system warning

1

Downhill Assist Control indicator

1,5

Brake Override System/Drive-Start

Control warning

Automatic High Beams (AHB)

indicator

Charging system warning

1

Crawl Control indicator

5

Center differential lock indicator

3,5

Constant speed cruise control

indicator/Constant speed

cruise control SET indicator

Dynamic Radar Cruise

Control (DRCC) indicator/

DRCC SET indicator

Air bag SRS warning

1

AIR BAG ON/OFF indicator

1

Arrow direction indicates

fuel tank door position

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

warning

1

Active traction control (A-TRAC)

indicator

5

AUTO Limited Slip Differential

(LSD)indicator

1,5

Automatic running boards

indicator

1,2,5

Driver’s and/or front passenger’s

seat belt reminder (alarm will sound

when the vehicle is on)

Engine coolant temperature gauge Fuel gauge

Multi-Information Display (MID)

Tachometer Speedometer

Odometer/trip meter/

display change button

Odometer/trip meter displayShift position and shift range

Service indicators and warning lights

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Instrument cluster

Indicator symbols

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Front fog light indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator

3,5

Low engine oil pressure warning

Low fuel level warning

Low tire pressure warning

1

Low speed four-wheel drive indicator

3,5

Malfunction/Check Engine indicator

1

Master warning

1,2

Multi-terrain select indicator

2,5

Open door warning

Rear differential lock indicator

3,5

Power steering system warning

1

Unengaged Park warning

5

Slip indicator

1,4

High coolant temperature warning

Lane Departure Alert (LDA) indicator

[green/amber

4

]

Parking brake indicator

2

Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning

1,2

Turn signal indicator

Traction Control OFF indicator

1

Kinetic Dynamic Suspension

System (KDSS) warning

1,5

Eco Driving Indicator Light

1

Security indicator

Headlight low/high

beam indicator

Vehicle Stability Control

(VSC) OFF indicator

1

If the indicator does not turn off within a few seconds of starting the engine, there may be a

malfunction. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

2

If the indicator flashes, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

3

If the indicator flashes rapidly, there may be a malfunction. Refer to the Owner’s Manual.

4

If the indicator flashes, it indicates that the system is operating.

5

If equipped.

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* Driver door unlocking function can be programmed to unlock driver door only, or

all doors. Grasping front passenger door handle will unlock all doors.

Please refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details on how to program the doors.

NOTE: Doors may also be locked/unlocked using remote.

Grasp

Carry Smart

Key remote

Front door unlock*

Carry Smart

Key remote

Carry Smart

Key remote

All-door lock

Touch

NOTE: If a door is not opened within 60 seconds of unlocking, all doors will

relock for safety.

Smart Key

Push

ONCE: Driver door

TWICE: All doors

Push and hold

Push

Unlock

Push

Lock Open

Push

LOCKING OPERATION

UNLOCKING OPERATION

PANIC BUTTON

BACK DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Keyless entry

OVERVIEW

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Off - All systems OFF. Emergency flashers can be used.

Accessory – Some electrical components can be used.

On - All electrical components can be used.

Without depressing the brake pedal, pressing the power button will change the

operation mode in succession from:

NOTE: The Smart Key must be carried to enable the start function. With the

gear shift lever in Park and the brake pedal depressed, push the power button.

Push

Pull

Store

Close

NOTE: Tighten until one click is heard. If the cap is not properly sealed, check

Engine “

” indicator may illuminate.

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Turn to open

START FUNCTION

POWER (WITHOUT STARTING ENGINE)

Smart Key system (if equipped)

Fuel tank door release & cap

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Pull

Push lever to the left

and raise hood

Brightness control

+

-

Engine maintenance

Washer fluid tank

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.”

Power steering fluid reservoir

Hood release

Instrument panel light control

OVERVIEW

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* The vehicle 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.

Park*

Reverse

Neutral

Drive

P

R

N

D

“S” mode

Automatic door locks can be programmed to operate in different modes, or turned

OFF.

Shift position linked door locking/unlocking function

-Doors lock when shifting from Park.

-Doors unlock when shifting into Park.

Speed linked door locking function

-Doors lock when the vehicle speed goes above approximately 12 mph (20 km/h).

Driver’s door linked door unlocking function

-(Without a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the vehicle is set to “ACC” or

“LOCK” within 10 seconds of opening the driver’s door.

-(With a Smart Key system) Doors unlock when the vehicle is set to OFF within 10

seconds of opening the driver’s door.

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for more details.

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DEFAULT SETTING

CUSTOMIZED SETTING

+ (“S” mode)

- (“S” mode)

Auto lock/unlock

Automatic transmission

“S” (SEQUENTIAL) MODE

FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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High speed (4WD)

- Shift the lever from “H2” to “H4” with speed below 50 mph (type A) or push the “UNLOCK”

button and turn the switch from “H2” to “H4” with speed below 62 mph (type B.)

“ ” will turn on.

- Stop the vehicle and shift to “N” position, then move the lever from “L4” to “H4” (type A) or

push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the switch from “L4” to “H4” (type B.)

“ ” will go off.

FEATURES & OPERATIONS

Refer to the Owner’s Manual for limitations and more details.

Four-wheel drive system (if equipped)

FULL-TIME FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

H2

High speed (2WD)

Shift the lever from “H4” to “H2” (type A) or push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the switch

from “H4” to “H2” at any speed (type B.)

“ ” will go off.

Low speed (4WD)

Stop the vehicle and shift to “N” position, then move the lever from “H4” to “L4” (type A) or

push the “UNLOCK” button and then push and turn the switch from “H4” to “L4” (type B.)

“

” will turn on.

H4F

High speed

Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the switch to “H4L” or “H4F” at any speed.

“ ” will turn on (H4L) or go off (H4F).

H4L

High speed (Center differential locked)

Stop the vehicle and shift to “N” position, push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the switch

from “L4L” to “H4L.”

Maintain this condition until “

” goes off.

L4L

Low speed (Center differential locked)

Stop the vehicle and shift to “N” position, push the “UNLOCK” button and then push and

turn the switch from “H4L” to “L4L.”

Maintain this condition until “

” turns on.

Type A (Shift the lever) Type B (Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn)

“UNLOCK” button

PART-TIME FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE MODELS

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Set: Depress

Release: Depress again

Parking brake

H- Hour set

M- Minute set

Clock

Cup holders

Front seat

Rear seats (with third row seats)

Rear seats (without third row seats)

Third row seats (if equipped)

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Hold wheel, push lever down, set angle and length, and return lever.

NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust while the vehicle is in motion.

Angle

Lock release lever

Length

Steering lock release

When starting the engine, the engine

switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”

position. To free it, turn the key while

turning the steering wheel slightly left

and right.

When the steering lock cannot be

released, “Push the engine switch while

turning the steering wheel in either

direction” will be displayed on the multi-

information display. Press the power

button shortly and firmly while turning the

steering wheel left and right.

With Smart Key systemWithout Smart Key system

Push

Turn

Automatic running boards (if equipped)

The automatic running boards are linked to side door operations. When a side door

is opened or closed, the board on the same side extends or retracts.

ON/OFF switch

ON

OFF

Tilt & telescopic steering wheel

FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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All window auto up/down

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

Down

Up

Turn and hold

Down Up

With Smart Key system

Without Smart Key system

Up

Down

Push and

hold

Power windows

Power back window

Auto up/down

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.

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OPERATING FROM INSIDE

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE

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FEATURES & OPERATIONS

Seat position (forward/backward)

VEHICLES WITH 2ND ROW SEATS

VEHICLES WITH 3RD ROW SEATS*

The third row seats do not have a seat

adjustment function.

Seatback angle

* if equipped

Seat position

(forward/backward)

Seat adjustments-Front

Seat adjustments-Rear

MANUAL SEAT

POWER SEAT

Seats-Head restraints

Lock release button

Vehicles without 3rd row seats

FRONT & 2ND ROW 2ND ROW 3RD ROW (IF EQUIPPED)

Seatback angle

Height crank* Seatback angle

Seat position

(forward/backward)

* Driver side only

Lumber support*

Seat cushion

(front) angle*

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Rear seats-Folding

WITH 2ND ROW SEATS

WITH 3RD ROW SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)

(1) Push

(2) Lower

(3) Stow

(5) Fold down

(4) Pull up

(1) Push

(2) Lower

(5) Pull up

(3) Fold down

(7) Fold down

(6) Push down

(4) Stow

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Front passenger’s seat

Heated only

Heated and Ventilated

Driver’s seat

Ventilation Heat

On

Heated/ventilated seats (if equipped)

FRONT SEATS

The vehicle must be on for use.

Seats-Stowing 3rd row (if equipped)

Seats-Returning 3rd row (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

(1) Raise

(2) Pull

(3) Raise

FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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Temperature selector (driver side)

Fan speed

Air Conditioning ON/OFF

Defogging windshield

Recirculate cabin air (outside air when OFF)

Temperature selector (front passenger side)

Temperature selector

“DUAL” Zone Climate Control button

Indicator ON: Separate temperature

settings for driver and passenger.

Indicator OFF: Synchronize temperature

settings for driver and passenger.

Airflow vent

In “ ” mode, use outside air (“ ”

indicator OFF) to reduce window fogging.

“ ” mode uses outside air only.

Airflow vent

In “ ” mode, use outside air (“ ” indicator OFF) to

reduce window fogging. “ ” mode uses outside air only.

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror defoggers

For maximum cooling. Air intake will

automatically be set to recirculate.

Climate control OFF

Automatic climate control ON

Adjust the temperature setting, and airflow

vents and fan will adjust automatically to set

temperature.

Air conditioning/heating

AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)

MANUAL AIR CONDITIONING (IF EQUIPPED)

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Low beam

(Original position)

Lights & turn signals

HEADLIGHTS

TURN SIGNALS

FRONT FOG LIGHTS

Front fog lights come on only when the headlights are on low beam.

*Move lever partway and

hold. The signals will

flash until you release

the lever.

Right turn

Turn

Off Off

Lane change*

Left turn

High beam flasher

(Pull)

Type A Type B

Type C

Type A Type B

Parking lights

Auto

DRL OFF

Headlights

Parking lights

DRL ON

DRL OFF

Headlights

Parking lights

AUTO

High beam (Push)

or

Automatic High Beams*

Daytime Running Light system (DRL) Automatically turns on under certain

conditions to make vehicle more visible to other drivers. Not for use at night.

Automatic light cut off system Automatically turns lights off after 30 second delay,

or the lock switch on the remote is pushed after all doors are locked.

Automatic High Beams (AHB) system Automatically switches between high

and low beams as appropriate to enhance vision at night.

Refer to Toyota Safety Sense™ P (TSS-P) in this guide or the Owner’s Manual for

more details on the Automatic High Beams feature.

* Operating conditions must be met. Refer to the Owner’s Manual for details.

FEATURES & OPERATIONS

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