Get When trouble arises -> If a warning message is displayed Guide for Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fifth Generation (2010-2024)

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

If a warning message is displayed

The multi-information display shows warnings of system mal-

functions, incorrectly performed operations, and messages that

indicate a need for maintenance. When a message is shown,

perform the correction procedure appropriate to the message.

Master warning light

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The master warning light also

comes on or flashes in order to

indicate that a message is cur-

rently being displayed on the multi-

information display.

Multi-information display

Handling method

2

3

Follow the instructions of the mes-

sage on the multi-information dis-

play.

If any of the warning messages are shown again after the following

actions have been performed, contact your Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

Messages and warnings

The warning lights and warning buzzers operate as follows depending

on the content of the message. If a message indicates the need for

inspection by a dealer, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota

dealer immediately.

System

warning

light

Warning

buzzer

*

Indicates an important situation, such

as when a system related to driving is

malfunctioning or that danger may

result if the correction procedure is not

performed

Comes on Comes on Sounds

Comes on



Sounds

Indicates an important situation, such

as when the systems shown on the

multi-information display may be mal-

functioning

Comes on

or flashes



Indicates a situation, such as when

Flashes



Sounds damage to the vehicle or danger may

result

Indicates a condition, such as mal-

Does not function of electrical components, their

Comes on

sound

condition, or indicates the need for

maintenance

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Indicates a situation, such as when an

Does not operation has been performed incor-

Flashes



sound

rectly, or indicates how to perform an

operation correctly

The operation of the warning lights and warning buzzers may differ

from those stated. in this case, perform the correction procedure

according to the displayed message.

*: A buzzer sounds the first time a message is shown on the multi-informa-

tion display.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■Warning messages

The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages

according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.

■System warning lights

The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.

Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along with a message

or image shown on the multi-information display.

●Malfunction in the ABS

The ABS warning light comes on. (P. 478)

●Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional

The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. (P. 481)

●Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system

The tire pressure warning light comes on. (P. 481)

■If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is displayed

●If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.

• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”

●If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual” is

displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. (P. 519)

●If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the

instructions accordingly. (P. 237, 488)

●If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.

Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”

■If “High transmission fluid temperature” is shown, it indicates that the

automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift lever to P and wait

until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light

go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do

not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency

■If “Auto power off to conserve battery” is shown

Power was turned off due to the automatic power off function.

Next time when starting the engine, increase the engine speed slightly and

maintain that level for approximately 5 minutes to recharge the battery.

■When a message that indicates the need for the shift lever operation is

shown

To prevent the shift lever from being operated incorrectly or the vehicle from

moving unexpectedly, a message that requires shifting the shift lever may be

shown on the multi-information display. In that case, follow the instruction of

the message and shift the shift lever.

■When “Headlight System Malfunction Visit Your Dealer” is displayed on

the multi-information display

The following system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Toyota dealer.

●Automatic High Beam

■If a message that indicates the malfunction of front camera is displayed

The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the

message is resolved. (P. 237, 488)

●PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●Dynamic radar cruise control

●Automatic High Beam

■If a message that indicates the malfunction of radar sensor is displayed

The following systems may be suspended until the problem shown in the

message is resolved. (P. 237, 488)

●PCS (Pre-Collision System)

●LDA (Lane Departure Alert)

●Dynamic radar cruise control

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■If a following message is shown, take appropriate action and confirm

^{that the message has disappeared.}*

●“Crawl Not Available Select L4 and Shift to [D] or [R] Position”

●“Crawl Not Available Check System Operation Conditions”

*: Refer to the “Off-road Driving Owner’s Manual”.

■If “Oil Maintenance Required Soon” is displayed (U.S.A. only)

Indicates that all maintenance according to the driven distance on the mainte-

^{nance schedule}* should be performed soon.

Comes on approximately 4500 miles (7200 km) after the message has been

reset.

If necessary, perform maintenance. Please reset the message after the main-

tenance is performed. (P. 404)

*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

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■If “Oil Maintenance Required” is displayed (U.S.A. only)

Indicates that all maintenance is required to correspond to the driven distance

^{on the maintenance schedule}*.

Comes on approximately 5000 miles (8000 km) after the message has been

reset.

(The indicator will not work properly unless the message has been reset.)

Perform the necessary maintenance. Please reset the message after the

maintenance is performed. (P. 404)

*: Refer to the separate “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual

Supplement” for the maintenance interval applicable to your vehicle.

■If “Visit Your Dealer” is shown

The system or part shown on the multi-information display is malfunctioning.

Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.

■Warning buzzer

In some cases, the buzzer may not be heard due to being in a noisy location

or audio sound.

NOTICE

■While the engine oil level warning is displayed

Continued engine operation with low engine oil will damage the engine.

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