When Stopping The Engine With The Shift Lever In A Position Other Than P; Auto Power Off Function; Operation Of The “Engine Start Stop” Switch - Toyota 4RUNNER Owner's Manual

When stopping the engine with the shift lever in a position other than P

If the engine is stopped with the shift lever in a position other than P,
the "ENGINE START STOP" switch will not be turned off but instead
be turned to ACCESSORY mode. Perform the following procedure to
turn the switch off:
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 1
Shift the shift lever to P.
STEP 2
Check that the indicator on the "ENGINE START STOP"
STEP 3
switch is illuminated in amber and then press the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch once.
Check that the indicator on the "ENGINE START STOP"
STEP 4
switch is off.

Auto power off function

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If the vehicle is left in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode (the engine is
not running) for more than an hour with the shift lever in P, the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch will automatically turn off. However, this function can-
not entirely prevent battery discharge. Do not leave the vehicle with the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode for
long periods of time when the engine is not running.
Operation of the "ENGINE START STOP" switch
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When operating the "ENGINE START STOP" switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
"ENGINE START STOP" switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
Electronic key battery depletion
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→P. 44
Conditions affecting operation
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→P. 41
Note for the entry function
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→P. 33
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