1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER lock

4RUNNER (1998)
To open the hood, do the following.
1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.
CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the
hood is securely locked. Other-
wise, the hood may open unex-
pectedly while driving and an ac-
cident may occur.

4RUNNER (1998)
Before closing the hood, check to see
that you have not forgotten any tools,
rags, etc. and return the support rod
to its clip- this prevents rattles. Then
lower the hood make sure it locks into
place. If necessary, press down gently
on the front edge to lock it.
CAUTION
After inserting the support rod
into the slot, make sure the rod
supports the hood security from
falling down on to your head or
body.
Fuel tank cap
1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever. When refueling, turn off the engine.

4RUNNER (1998)
CAUTION
Do not smoke, cause sparks or
allow open flames when refuel-
ing. The fumes are flammable.
When opening the cap, do not
remove the cap quickly. In hot
weather, fuel under pressure
could cause injury by spraying
out of the filler neck if the cap
is suddenly removed.
2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn
the cap slowly counterclockwise,
then pause slightly before remov-
ing it. After removing the cap,
hang it on the cap hanger. It is not unusual to hear a slight
swoosh when the cap is opened.
When installing, turn the cap clock-
wise till you hear a click.
If the cap is not tightened securely,
the malfunction indicator lamp comes
on. Make sure the cap is tightened
securely. 0The indicator lamp goes off after
driving several times. If the indicator
lamp does not go off, contact your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

4RUNNER (1998)
Adjust the driver's seat so that the
foot pedals, steering wheel and instru-
ment panel controls are within easy
reach of the driver.
CAUTION
Adjustments should not be
made while the vehicle is mov-
ing, as the seat may unexpect-
edly move and cause the driver
to lose control of the vehicle.
When adjusting the seat, be
careful not to hit the seat
against a passenger or luggage.
After adjusting the seat posi-
tion, try sliding it forward and
backward to make sure it is
locked in position.
After adjusting the seatback, ex-
ert body pressure to make sure
it is locked in position.
Do not put objects under the
seats as they may interfere with
the seat- lock mechanism or un-
expectedly push up the seat
position adjusting lever; the
seat may suddenly move, caus-
ing the driver to lose control of
the vehicle.
While adjusting the seat, do not
put your hands under the seat
or near the moving parts. You
may catch and injure your
hands or fingers.
ÐAdjusting front seats
Front seatsÐ
ÐSeat adjustment precaution

4RUNNER (1998)
1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING
SWITCH
Move the control switch in the de-
sired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the seat
at that position.
Do not place anything under the front
seats. It might interfere with the seat-
lock mechanism.
2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH
Move the control switch in the de-
sired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the
seatback at that position.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of sliding un-
der the lap belt during a collision,
avoid reclining the seatback any
more than needed. The seat belts
provide maximum protection when
the driver and the passenger are
sitting up straight and well back
in the seats. If you are reclined,
the lap belt may slide past your
hips and apply restraint forces di-
rectly to the abdomen. Therefore,
in the event of a formal collision,
the risk of personal injury may
increase with increasing recline of
the seatback.
3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD- JUSTING SWITCH
Push the control switch in the de-
sired direction.
Releasing the switch will stop the
seatback at that position. Fold- down rear seats

4RUNNER (1998)
1. Remove the head restraint, and
swing the bottom cushion up by
pulling the lock rel ease strap. Be
certain to replace the head re-
straint.
It is hinged at the front edge, so just
lift it up.
CAUTION
When returning the bottom cush-
ion to its place: Do not forget to pull out the
buckle of the side seatbelts and
center seatbelt and arranged
them in their proper position
for ready use.
Make sure the bottom cushion
is securely locked by trying to
pull up the edge of the cushion
near the lock release straps.

4RUNNER (1998)
2. Unlock the seatback and fold it
down.
This will enlarge the luggage compart-
ment as far as the raised seat cush-
ion. See ºLuggage stowage precau-
tionsº in Part 2 for precautions to
observe in loading luggage.
If desired, each seatback may be
folded separately.
CAUTION
When returning the seatback to
the upright position: Make sure the seat belts are
not twisted or caught in the
seatback and are arranged in
their proper position for readyuse.
Make sure the seatback is se-
curely locked by pushing for-
ward and rearward on the top
of the seatback. Be certain to
replace the head restraints.
Head restraints

4RUNNER (1998)
Front
Rear
For your safety, adjust the head re-
straint before driving.
To raise: Pull it up.
To lower: Push it down while pressing
the lock release button. On some models, you can also move
the head restraint forward or back-
ward. If such adjustment is desired,
pull or push the head restraint.