Toyota 4RUNNER User Manual

4Runner2011

Am I the 4Runner type? With its reinforced body-on-frame

construction, Toyota 4Runner has always been the kind of SUV that’s
ready for rugged adventures. The kind planned on the fl y, sparked
by the promise of going bigger, steeper and farther: a weather
report predicting six inches of fresh powder in the mountains, a fi shing
report that the largemouth are biting on a remote lake or a surf report
calling for six-foot sets rolling toward a secluded cove. You get the
idea. The question is, will you get with the idea? Are you in? With the

2011 4Runner, there’s no question.

MODEL CHOICES

4RUNNER SR5

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4RUNNER TRAIL

4RUNNER LIMITED

The 2011 Toyota 4Runner. Moving Forward.

Garmin eTrex® GPS navigator.

Every time you start off on a
journey, whether it’s a quiet
weekend away or a quick trip
around town, rest assured —
we’re with you every step
of the way. For more than
50 years, Toyota engineering
has created more than just
durable vehicles. It’s created
enduring memories.

SR5 4x4 shown in Salsa Red Pearl.

Off road, what keeps 4Runner on track?

Trail’s available Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS). When pavement ends,

priorities change. Which is why 4Runner puts serious off-road tools at your disposal.
KDSS relaxes sway control for enhanced wheel articulation over deep ruts and off-camber
obstacles. Yet even our most off-road-ready model — Trail — doesn’t compromise
on-road driving comfort and handling.

Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)

You’re stopped during your climb up a hill. What can happen next is why
4Runner comes equipped with a feature called Hill Start Assist Control, or
HAC. It helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards as the driver
switches from the brake to the accelerator. HAC detects when the
wheels roll backward and then gently applies the brakes, helping give
the driver time to engage the accelerator.

Downhill Assist Control (DAC)

SR5 and Limited 4WD models come with an innovative feature called
Downhill Assist Control, or DAC. Designed to help provide a controlled
descent on steep inclines, it works by setting a target vehicle speed of
approximately 2-4 mph. To help maintain that target speed, DAC sends
a signal that automatically modulates 4Runner’s powerful brakes.

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Crawl Control2/Multi-terrain Select

For specific off-road conditions, Trail has two driver-selectable features.
Need to traverse off-road obstacles using controlled-speed maneuvers?
Engage Crawl Control. It modulates the electronic throttle and brakes to
help maintain one of five set speeds. To enhance off-road performance
and traction, Multi-terrain Select lets you choose from four terrain
modes: “Mud and Sand,” “Loose Rock,” “Mogul” or “Rock.”

Locking Rear Differential

Trail’s locking rear differential does its best work when you’re axle-deep
in mud or on a moss-slicked boat ramp. Lock the rear differential and
power is distributed evenly to both rear wheels, keeping them moving
at the same speed, even when one wheel is off the ground. Or, if you’re
crawling over boulders, the locking rear differential’s precise and
predictable power output helps you move at a very controlled pace
over precarious obstacles. Now, that’s capability.

Unlocked Locked

1. See footnote 4 in Disclaimers section. 2. See footnote 3 in Disclaimers section.

Trail shown in Classic Silver Metallic.