When driving

Indicators and warning lights

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The indicator and warning lights on the instrument cluster and center panel inform the driver of the status of the vehicle’s various systems. Instrument cluster (non-Optitron type meters)

Instrument cluster (Optitron type meters)

Center panel

Indicators The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the vehicle’s various systems.

Turn signal indicator


Headlight high beam indicator


Headlight indicator


Tail light indicator


Front fog light indicator


Cruise control indicator


Cruise control set indicator


Slip indicator


VSC off indicator


“TRAC OFF” indicator


Roll sensing of curtain shield
airbags off indicator

Four-wheel drive indicator


Downhill assist control system
indicator

Low speed four-wheel drive
indicator

Rear differential lock indicator


Center differential lock
indicator

“A-TRAC” indicator


“AUTO LSD” indicator


Multi-terrain Select indicator


Crawl Control indicator


Eco Driving Indicator Light


SRS airbag on-off indicator


Security indicator


Intuitive parking assist
indicator

Automatic running boards
indicator

*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed.

They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate that the system is operating.

Warning lights

Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in any of the vehicle’s systems.


*1: These lights turn on when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a system check is being performed.

They will turn off after the engine is started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if a light does not come on, or if the lights do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.

*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.

*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.

CAUTION If a safety system warning light does not come on

Should a safety system light such as the ABS or SRS warning light not come on when you start the engine, this could mean that these systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately if this occurs.

Test yourself

A quick Toyota 4Runner quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.