Toyota 4Runner Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1

Before driving

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,

mirrors, and steering column.

2

When driving

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

3

Interior

features

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-

terior features for a comfortable driving experience.

4

Maintenance

and care

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-

yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

5

When trouble

arises

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat

tire, or is involved in an accident.

6

Vehicle

specifications

Detailed vehicle information.

7

For owners

Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt

and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Index

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this

manual.

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1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 35

Wireless remote control ....... 49

Side doors............................ 53

Automatic running boards .... 59

Back door............................. 63

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors,

steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 68

Rear seats............................ 72

Head restraints..................... 83

Seat belts............................. 86

Steering wheel ..................... 93

Inside rear view mirror.......... 94

Outside rear view mirrors..... 96

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.................... 98

Power back window ........... 101

Moon roof........................... 105

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 109

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 113

Alarm.................................. 116

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 119

SRS airbags ....................... 121

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 136

Child restraint systems....... 142

Installing child restraints..... 146

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 160

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a smart

key system) ...................... 170

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart

key system) ...................... 173

Automatic transmission ...... 179

Turn signal lever................. 183

Parking brake ..................... 184

Horn.................................... 185

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 186

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 193

Accessory meter................. 199

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Before driving

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When driving

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2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 203

Fog light switch................... 209

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 211

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 214

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 217

Intuitive parking assist......... 221

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 226

Four-wheel drive system

(part-time 4WD models).... 236

Four-wheel drive system

(full-time 4WD models)..... 241

Active traction control

system .............................. 245

AUTO LSD system.............. 247

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 250

Downhill assist control

system .............................. 253

Crawl Control...................... 256

Multi-terrain Select.............. 260

Driving assist systems ........ 268

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 277

Cargo and luggage ............. 282

Vehicle load limits............... 288

Winter driving tips ............... 290

Trailer towing ...................... 295

Dinghy towing ..................... 313

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 316

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 322

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers............... 331

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 333

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 334

Using the radio................... 341

Using the CD player........... 348

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 357

Operating an iPod .............. 365

Operating a USB

memory............................ 372

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 379

Using the AUX port............. 384

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 385

Detachable pole

antenna............................ 388

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Interior features

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Bluetooth

®

audio system.... 391

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system.................... 394

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player ... 399

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player ... 401

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................ 406

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 407

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 412

Making a phone call........... 420

Setting a cellular phone...... 424

Security and system

setup ................................ 429

Using the phone book........ 433

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 441

• Interior lights .................... 442

• Personal lights ................. 442

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 444

• Glove box ......................... 445

• Console box ..................... 446

• Coin holder....................... 447

• Tissue pocket ................... 448

• Pen holder........................ 449

• Auxiliary box..................... 450

• Cup holders...................... 452

• Bottle holders ................... 455

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 457

Vanity mirrors ..................... 458

Clock................................... 459

Outside temperature

display .............................. 461

Power outlets (12 V DC)..... 464

Power outlets (120 V AC)... 467

Seat heaters....................... 474

Armrest............................... 476

Assist grips......................... 477

Floor mat ............................ 478

Compass ............................ 480

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 486

Garage door opener........... 492

Safety Connect................... 499

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 508

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 511

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 514

General maintenance.......... 517

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 521

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 522

Hood ................................... 525

Engine compartment........... 526

Tires.................................... 542

Tire inflation pressure ......... 548

Wheels................................ 552

Air conditioning filter............ 555

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery........ 557

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 560

Light bulbs........................... 570

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 582

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 583

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 589

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 590

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 591

If you have a flat tire........... 607

If the engine will not start.... 620

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P................... 622

If you lose your keys........... 623

If you cannot operate back

door opener...................... 624

If the electronic key does

not operate properly......... 625

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 627

If your vehicle overheats .... 631

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 634

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency ....................... 635

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 638

Fuel information ................. 649

Tire information.................. 652

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 664

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 670

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 672

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 673

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 675

Abbreviation list........................ 688

Alphabetical index.................... 690

What to do if... .......................... 700

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Vehicle specifications

7

For owners

Index

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2

3

4

5

6

7

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Front turn signal lights and daytime

running lights

P. 183, 203

Pictorial index

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

P. 203

Windshield wipers

P. 211

Moon roof

P. 105

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 96

Parking lights and front side

marker lights

P. 203

Fog lights

P. 209

Hood

P. 525

Pole antenna

P. 388

Headlights (high beam)

P. 203

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: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

P. 542

P. 607

P. 647

P. 652

Rear window defogger

P. 331

Rear window wiper

P. 214

Side doors

P. 53

Rear turn signal lights

P. 183

License plate lights

P. 203

Back door

P. 63

Stop/tail and rear side

marker lights

P. 203

Fuel filler door

P. 109

Camera ,*

1

,*

2

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CTHPIAS047

Pictorial index

Interior

SRS front

passenger

airbag

P. 121

SRS driver airbag

P. 121

Head restraints

P. 83

Front seats

P. 68

Rear seats

P. 72

Console box

Tissue pocket

Pen holder

P. 446

P. 448

P. 449

Seat belts

P. 86

Cup holders

P. 452

Armrest

P. 476

Cup holders

P. 452

Glove box

P. 445

Floor mats

P. 478

Power window switches

P. 98

SRS knee airbags

P. 121

SRS side airbags

P. 121

Rear seats

P. 72

Bottle holders

P. 455

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CTHPIAS006

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 121

Interior light

P. 442

A

Personal lights

Interior light

P. 442

Sun visors

P. 457

Garage door opener switches

“SOS” button



Moon roof switches

Active traction control switch



VSC off switch

Rear differential lock switch



“DAC” switch



P. 492

P. 499

P. 105

P. 245

P. 247

P. 250

P. 253

Auxiliary box

Crawl Control switch

Multi-terrain Select switch



P. 450

P. 256

P. 260

Vanity mirrors

P. 458

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Microphone ,*

1

,*

2

Assist grips

P. 477

Inside rear view mirror

P. 94

Rear view monitor system

P. 226

Assist grips

P. 477

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CTHPIAS007

B

Pictorial index

Interior

Door lock switch

P. 54

Inside door lock button

P. 54

Power window switches

P. 98

Window lock switch

P. 98

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CTHPIAS087

C

Cup holders

P. 452

Power back window

switch

P. 101

Power outlets

P. 467

Seat heater switches

P. 474

: If equipped

Coin holder

P. 447

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CTHPIAS111

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

Headlight switch

Turn signal lever

Fog light switch

P. 203

P. 183

P. 209

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

P. 211

P. 214

Gauges and meters

P. 186

Hood lock release lever

P. 525

Accessory meter

Compass

Clock

Outside temperature display

P. 199

P. 480

P. 459

P. 461

Parking brake pedal

P. 184

Emergency flasher switch

P. 582

Shift lever

P. 179

Audio system

Navigation system

,*

1

Display Audio system,*

2

P. 334

Power outlets

P. 464

Bottle holders

P. 455

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CTHPIAS061

A

CTHPIAS060

Security indicator

light

P. 113, 116

Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator

P. 136

: If equipped

*

1

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 331

Security indicator

light

P. 113, 116

Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator

P. 136

Rear window and outside rear

view mirror defoggers

P. 331

Intuitive parking assist

indicator light

P. 221

Intuitive parking assist

indicator light



P. 221

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

P. 595

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

P. 595

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CTHPIAS079

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

B

Vehicles without a smart key system

Vehicles with a smart key system

Party mode switch

P. 383

Cruise control switch

P. 217

Horn

P. 185

Talk switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 413

Telephone switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 413

CTHPIAS080

Party mode switch

P. 383

Audio remote control

switches

,*

1

,*

2

P. 385

Cruise control switch

P. 217

Horn

P. 185

Talk switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 413

Telephone switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 413

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 170

Audio remote control

switches

,*

1

,*

2

P. 385

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 173

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CTHPIAS096

C

Outside rear view mirror switches

P. 96

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 191

Intuitive parking assist switch

P. 221

Tilt and telescopic steering lock

release lever

P. 93

“RSCA OFF” switch

P. 134

Power outlet main switch

P. 467

Windshield wiper de-icer switch

P. 333

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

*

2

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

Automatic running boards switch

P. 59

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D

2WD models

CTHPIAS113

Cup holders

P. 452

Power outlets

P. 464

Shift lock override button

P. 622

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

Part-time 4WD models (type A)

CTHPIAS114

Power outlets

P. 464

Front-wheel drive control lever

P. 236

Cup holders

P. 452

Shift lock override button

P. 622

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

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D

Part-time 4WD models (type B)

CTHPIAS115

Power outlets

P. 464

Front-wheel drive control switch

P. 236

Cup holders

P. 452

Shift lock override button

P. 622

Full-time 4WD models

CTHPIAS116

Power outlets

P. 464

Four-wheel drive control switch

P. 241

Cup holders

P. 452

Shift lock override button

P. 622

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port



P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

AUX port 

AUX port/USB port 

P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Slide deck

P. 489

Storage compartment

P. 488

Luggage compartment lights

P. 64

Back door handle

P. 63

Back door strap

P. 63

Child restraint anchor brackets

P. 146

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