Get Driving -> Multi-terrain Select Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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Multi-terrain Select^

The Multi-terrain Select system has 4 terrain modes. When a ter-

rain mode is selected in accordance with terrain conditions,

engine power and active traction control system is controlled to

enhance off-road drivability.

Additionally, guidance messages such as transfer mode selec-

tion advice are displayed on the multi-information display to

assist the driver in operating the vehicle.

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“ON/OFF” switch

1

2

3

4

5

Mode selector dial

Mode indicators

Multi-terrain Select indicator

Multi-information display

Displays status information including operating status and road type selec-

tion.

: If equipped

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■ Multi-terrain Select modes

Symbol

Mode

MUD & SAND

LOOSE ROCK

MOGUL

1

2

3

4

ROCK

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The following table shows some typical terrains and the recom-

mended Multi-terrain Select modes.

Mode

LOOSE

ROCK

MUD &

SAND

ROCK

MOGUL

Road

condition

Rock

Mogul

Bump,

groove

Slope/

V-ditch

Uphill/

downhill

4

Riverbed

Gravel

Bush

Deep snow

Sand

Mud

Dirt

■ Multi-terrain Select can be activated when

● Vehicle speed is approximately 7 mph (12 km/h) or less.

● MUD & SAND: The front-wheel drive control lever is in L4 or H4.

LOOSE ROCK, MOGUL and ROCK: The front-wheel drive con-

trol lever is in L4.

● Crawl Control is not operating.

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Selecting modes

1

Press the “ON/OFF” switch.

All of the mode indicators will turn

on and then off except the indicator

for the current mode. The Multi-ter-

rain Select indicator on the instru-

ment cluster will remain illuminated

while this system is enabled. The

applicable road conditions will be

displayed on the multi-information

display for 10 seconds and then

will go off.

When the “ON/OFF” switch is

pressed to disable the system, a

beep will sound.

2

Turn the dial to select the

desired mode.

The indicator for the selected

mode will turn on and the applica-

ble road conditions will be dis-

played on the multi-information

display for 10 seconds and then

will go off.

If the mode indicator flashes, Multi-

terrain Select cannot be operated.

Follow the instructions displayed

on the multi-information display

and check that the mode indicator

stops flashing. (P. 319)

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Messages displayed on the multi-information display

Depending on switch operation,

one of the following messages

may appear on the multi-informa-

tion display to provide guidance

on transfer mode selection etc:

Message

“Select 4WD”

Details

Procedure

4

Indicates that the trans- Shift the front-wheel

(When selecting MUD fer mode needs to be drive control lever to H4

& SAND mode)

changed to H4 or L4.

or L4.

“Select L4”

(When

LOOSE

selecting Indicates that the trans- Shift the front-wheel

ROCK, fer mode needs to be drive control lever to

MOGUL or

mode)

ROCK changed to L4.

L4.

“Stop the Vehicle. Shift

to N”

(When selecting any

mode)

Indicates that the trans- Stop the vehicle com-

fer mode cannot be pletely and/or shift the

changed to H4 or L4.

shift lever to N.

“Accelerate or Deceler-

ate”

(When shifting the fer mode may not suc-

front-wheel control cessfully change.

Drive straight ahead

while accelerating or

decelerating, or drive in

reverse.

Indicates that the trans-

lever to H4 or H2)

“Drive the Vehicle a

Short Distance”

Indicates that the rear Drive the vehicle for-

(When pressing the differential

rear differential lock locked.

switch)

is

not ward or backward a

short distance.

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Message

Details

Procedure

-

“Operation not avail-

able while multi-terrain

select active”

(When pressing the

VSC off switch or “A-

TRAC” switch)

Indicates that VSC and

active traction control

cannot be disabled

Multi-terrain

Select is operating.

while

“Return the Four-Wheel

Drive Control Switch”

Indicates that the trans- Return the front-wheel

(When shifting the fer mode cannot be control lever to H4 or

front-wheel

lever)

control changed to H4 or L4.

L4.

Indicates that Multi-ter-

rain Select cannot be

operated because vehi-

cle speed exceeds

approximately 7 mph

(12 km/h).

“Cannot be Selected”

(When pressing the

“ON/OFF” switch)

Reduce vehicle speed.

“Operation Not Possi- Indicates that Multi-ter-

ble When Crawl Con- rain Select cannot be

trol Activated”

(When pressing the Crawl Control is operat-

“ON/OFF” switch) ing.

operated

because Turn Crawl Control off.

“Multi-terrain select has Indicates, along with a

been cancelled” beep, that Multi-terrain

(When pressing the Select has been dis-

-

“ON/OFF” switch)

abled.

Indicates that Multi-ter-

“Multi-terrain select not rain Select cannot be

available” operated because the Contact your Toyota

(When pressing the VSC and/or 4WD sys- dealer.

“ON/OFF” switch)

tem may be malfunc-

tioning.

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■Multi-terrain Select is temporarily canceled when

The front-wheel drive control lever is shifted to H4 when Multi-terrain Select is

in ROCK, MOGUL or LOOSE ROCK mode. The mode indicator will flash until

the lever is shifted back to L4.

■If the Multi-terrain Select indicator continues to flash

This may indicate a malfunction in the Multi-terrain Select system.

In this case, Multi-terrain Select is automatically canceled. Have your vehicle

inspected by your Toyota dealer.

■If the Multi-terrain Select indicator goes off while Multi-terrain Select is

operating

●One of the vehicle systems related to Multi-terrain Select may be malfunc-

tioning.

Have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

●The brake actuator may be at risk of overheating.

A buzzer will sound, the “A-TRAC” indicator will go off and the “TRAC OFF”

indicator will come on. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Refrain from using

Multi-terrain Select until the “A-TRAC” indicator comes back on and the

“TRAC OFF” indicator goes off. (The vehicle can still be driven, even if Multi-

terrain Select is inoperative.)

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In the above cases, Multi-terrain Select is automatically canceled.

WARNING

■Before driving

To avoid an accident, observe the precautions relating to off-road driving.

(P. 335)

■When using Multi-terrain Select

●Do not use the Multi-terrain Select system for normal (on-road) driving.

The Multi-terrain Select system is designed for off-road use only.

●Do not overly rely on Multi-terrain Select. This function does not extend

the vehicle’s performance limitations. Always check the terrain thoroughly

and drive safely.

●The recommended modes for the listed terrains (P. 316) are only a refer-

ence. The selected mode may not be suitable to actual off-road conditions

due to factors such as the type or unevenness of the terrain or the degree

of incline. Check the actual terrain thoroughly and drive safely.

●After selecting a mode, make sure that the Multi-terrain Select indicator

and the selected mode indicator come on. If any related indicator flashes,

the vehicle is not under Multi-terrain Select control.

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