Toyota 4Runner Owner's manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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)..... 239

Active traction control

system .............................. 243

AUTO LSD system.............. 245

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 248

Downhill assist control

system .............................. 251

Crawl Control...................... 254

Multi-terrain Select.............. 258

Driving assist systems ........ 266

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 275

Cargo and luggage............. 280

Vehicle load limits............... 286

Winter driving tips............... 288

Trailer towing...................... 293

Dinghy towing..................... 311

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air

conditioning system.......... 314

Automatic air

conditioning system.......... 320

Rear window and outside

rear view mirror

defoggers......................... 328

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 330

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 331

Using the radio................... 338

Using the CD player........... 345

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 354

Operating an iPod .............. 362

Operating a USB

memory............................ 369

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 376

Using the AUX port............. 381

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 382

Detachable pole antenna ... 385

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Interior features

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system

Blue

tooth

®

audio system.... 388

Using the Bluetooth

®

audio system.................... 391

Operating a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player ... 396

Setting up a Bluetooth

®

enabled portable player ... 398

Bluetooth

®

audio system

setup ................................ 403

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 404

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 409

Making a phone call........... 417

Setting a cellular phone...... 421

Security and system

setup ................................ 426

Using the phone book........ 430

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 438

• Interior lights .................... 439

• Personal lights ................. 439

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 441

• Glove box ......................... 442

• Console box ..................... 443

• Coin holder....................... 444

• Tissue pocket ................... 445

• Pen holder........................ 446

• Auxiliary box..................... 447

• Cup holders...................... 448

• Bottle holders ................... 451

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 453

Vanity mirrors ..................... 454

Clock................................... 455

Outside temperature

display .............................. 457

Power outlets (12 V DC)..... 460

Power outlets (120 V AC)... 463

Seat heaters....................... 470

Armrest............................... 472

Floor mat ............................ 473

Compass ............................ 474

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 480

Garage door opener........... 486

Safety Connect................... 493

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 502

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 505

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 508

General maintenance.......... 511

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 515

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 516

Hood ................................... 519

Engine compartment........... 520

Tires.................................... 537

Tire inflation pressure ......... 543

Wheels................................ 547

Air conditioning filter............ 550

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery........ 552

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 555

Light bulbs........................... 565

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 578

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 579

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 585

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 586

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 587

If you have a flat tire........... 603

If the engine will not start.... 616

If the shift lever cannot

be shifted from P.............. 618

If you lose your keys........... 619

If you cannot operate

back door opener............. 620

If the electronic key does

not operate properly......... 621

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 623

If your vehicle overheats .... 627

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 630

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency ....................... 631

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Maintenance and care

5

When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 634

Fuel information ................. 645

Tire information.................. 648

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 660

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 666

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 668

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 669

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 671

Abbreviation list........................ 684

Alphabetical index.................... 686

What to do if... .......................... 696

6

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. 519

Pole antenna

P. 385

Headlights (high beam)

P. 203

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: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “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. 537

P. 603

P. 643

P. 648

Rear window defogger

P. 328

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. 443

P. 445

P. 446

Seat belts

P. 86

Cup holders

P. 448

Armrest

P. 472

Cup holders

P. 448

Glove box

P. 442

Floor mats

P. 473

Power window switches

P. 98

SRS knee airbags

P. 121

SRS side airbags

P. 121

Rear seats

P. 72

Bottle holders

P. 451

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CTHPIAS006

Inside rear view mirror

P. 94

SRS curtain shield airbags

P. 121

Interior light

P. 439

A

Personal lights

Interior light

P. 439

Sun visors

P. 453

Garage door opener switches

“SOS” button



Moon roof switches

Active traction control switch



VSC off switch

Rear differential lock switch



“DAC” switch



P. 486

P. 493

P. 105

P. 243

P. 245

P. 248

P. 251

Auxiliary box

Crawl Control switch

Multi-terrain Select switch



P. 447

P. 254

P. 258

Vanity mirrors

P. 454

Rear view monitor system

P. 226

: If equipped

*

1

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

*

2

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

Microphone ,*

1

,*

2

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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. 448

Power back window

switch

P. 101

Power outlets

P. 463

Seat heater switches

P. 470

: If equipped

Coin holder

P. 444

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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

Glove box

P. 442

Hood lock release lever

P. 519

CTHPIAS059

Accessory meter

Compass

Clock

Outside temperature display

P. 199

P. 474

P. 455

P. 457

Parking brake pedal

P. 184

Emergency flasher switch

P. 578

Shift lever

P. 179

Audio system

Navigation system

,*

1

Display Audio system,*

2

P. 331

USB port

P. 369

Power outlets

P. 460

Bottle holders

P. 451

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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. 328

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. 328

Intuitive parking assist

indicator light

P. 221

Intuitive parking assist

indicator light



P. 221

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

P. 591

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

P. 591

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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. 380

Cruise control switch

P. 217

Horn

P. 185

Talk switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 410

Telephone switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 410

CTHPIAS080

Party mode switch

P. 380

Audio remote control

switches

,*

1

,*

2

P. 382

Cruise control switch

P. 217

Horn

P. 185

Talk switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 410

Telephone switch,*

1

,*

2

P. 410

Engine (ignition) switch

P. 170

Audio remote control

switches

,*

1

,*

2

P. 382

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. 463

Windshield wiper de-icer switch

P. 330

: If equipped

*

1

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “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

CTHPIAS034

AUX port

P. 381

Cup holders

P. 448

Power outlets

P. 460

Shift lock override button

P. 618

Pictorial index

Instrument panel

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D

Part-time 4WD models

CTHPIAS035

AUX port

P. 381

Power outlets

P. 460

Front-wheel drive control lever

P. 236

Cup holders

P. 448

Shift lock override button

P. 618

Full-time 4WD models

CTHPIAS036

AUX port

P. 381

Power outlets

P. 460

Four-wheel drive control switch

P. 239

Cup holders

P. 448

Shift lock override button

P. 618

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CTHPIAS089

Pictorial index

Luggage compartment

Slide deck

P. 483

Storage compartment

P. 482

Child restraint anchor brackets

P. 146

Luggage compartment lights

P. 64

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