2008 TOYOTA 4RUNNER towing

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NOTICE
Use only a cable or chain specifically
intended for use in towing vehicles.
Securely fasten the cable or chain to
the towing eyelet provided.
Before towing, release the parking brake
and put the transmission in N". The en-
gine switch must be in ACC" (engine off)
or ON" (engine running).
Four−wheel drive modelsOn multi−mode
four−wheel drive models, put the multi−
mode control switch knob in H2". On full−
time four−wheel drive models, unlock the
center differential.
CAUTION
If the engine is not running, the pow-
er assist for the brakes and steering
will not work so steering and braking
will be much harder than usual.
Before emergency towing, check that
the eyelet is not broken or damaged
and that the installation bolts are not
loose.
Fasten the towing cable or chain se-
curely to the eyelet.
Do not jerk the eyelet. Apply steady
and even force.
To avoid damaging the eyelet, do not
pull from the side or at a vertical
angle. Always pull straight ahead.
CAUTION
If the emergency towing eyelet is
used to get out when your vehicle
becomes struck in mud, sand or oth-
er condition from which the vehicle
cannot be driven out under its own
power, make sure to observe the pre-
cautions mentioned below. Otherwise,
excessive stress will be put on the
eyelet and the towing cable or chain
may break, causing serious injury or
damage.
If the towing vehicle can hardly
move, do not forcibly continue the
towing. Contact your Toyota dealer
or a commercial tow truck service
for assistance.
Tow the vehicle as straight ahead
as possible.
Keep away from the vehicle during
towing.
Emergency towing eyelet
precautions

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The following methods are effective to
get out when your vehicle is struck in
mud, sand or other condition from
which the vehicle cannot be driven out
under its own power. Use extreme cau-
tion when towing vehicles. In addition,
keep away from the vehicles and towing
cable or chain when towing.
Remove the soil and sand in the front
and the back of the tires.
Place a stone or wood under the tires.
CY40015
If you cannot shift the selector lever
out of the P" position to other posi-
tions even though the brake pedal is
depressed, use the shift lock override
button as follows:1. Turn the engine switch to the LOCK" position. Make sure the
parking brake is set.
2. Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent.
CY40016
3. Insert the screwdriver or equivalentinto the hole to push down the shift
lock override button. You can shift
out of the P" position only while
pushing the button.
4. Shift into the N" position.
5. Insert the cover.
6. Start the engine. For your safety, keep the brake pedal depressed.
Be sure to have the system checked by
your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Tips for towing a stuck
vehicle If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever

462
Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo
weight), kg (lb.):For weight carrying hitch 2268(5000)
Also for weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only)Two−wheel drive models 3311(7300)
Four−wheel drive models
3175(7000)
Dimensions and weights
Overall width mm (in.)
2790(109.8)
Overall height
∗
1mm (in.)
1575(62.0)
Wheelbase mm (in.)
Front tread mm (in.) 1575(62.0)
Rear tread mm (in.)
431(950)
∗7
477(1050)∗8
∗1: Unladen vehicle∗2: Two−wheel drive models∗3: Four−wheel drive models∗4: With roof rails∗5: With rear spoiler∗6: With rear height control air suspension∗7: With 5 occupants∗8: With 7 occupantsOverall length mm (in.)
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
kg (lb.)4805(189.2)
1910(75.2)
1820(71.7)
∗
2or3,4
1800(70.9)∗2,3,5
1755(69.1)∗2,3
1805(71.1)∗2or3,4,6
1785(70.3)∗2or3,5,6
1740(68.5)∗2or3,6
91(200)∗7
0(0)∗8Luggage compartment load capacity kg (lb.)

469
19. ECU−B 10 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air c ondi-
tioning system, multiplex communica-
tion system, theft deterrent system,
driving position memory system, front
passenger occupant classification sys-
tem
20. ALT−S 7.5 A: Charging system
21. HORN 10 A: Horns
22. A/F HEATER 15 A: A/F sensor
23. TRN−HAZ 15 A: Turn signal lights,
emergency flashers
24. ETCS 10 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
25. EFI 20 A: Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system
26. DR/LCK 20 A: Power door lock system
27. TOWING 30 A: Towing converter
28. RADIO NO.2 20 A: Audio system29. IGN 10 A:
Multiport fuel injection sys-
tem/sequential multiport fuel injection
system, anti−lock brake system, trac-
tion control system (two−wheel drive
models), active traction control system
(four−wheel drive models), vehicle sta-
bility control system, meter and g auge,
front passenger occupant classification
system
30. SRS 10 A: SRS airbag system
31. GAUGE 7.5 A: Meter and gauge
32. STA NO.2 7.5 A: Multiport fuel injec-
tion system/sequential multiport fuel in-
jection system
33. FR WIP−WSH 30 A: Windshield wipers
and washer
34. 4WD 20 A: Four−wheel drive control
system
35. D P/SEAT 30 A: Driver ’s power seat
36. P P/SEAT 30 A: Front passenger ’s
power seat
37. PWR OUTLET 15 A: Power outlets
38. RR WSH 15 A: Back window washer,
multiplex communication system 39. ECU−IG 10 A:
Shift lock control sys-
tem, power windows, anti−lock brake
system, traction control system (two−
wheel drive models), active traction
control system (four−wheel drive mod-
els), vehicle stability control system,
electric moon roof, multiplex commu-
nication system, theft deterrent system,
rear height control air suspension, tire
pressure warning system, driving posi-
tion memory system
40. IG1 15 A: Anti−lock brake system,
traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system, air c ondi-
tioning system, charging system, back
window defogger, back−up lights, emer-
gency flashers, seat heaters, AC invert-
er, instrument panel light control, auto
anti−glare inside rear view mirror, seat
belt tension reducer
41. STA 7.5 A: No circuit
42. SECU/HORN 10 A: Theft deterrent sys-
tem

470
43. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate
lights, parking lights, instrument panel
light control, multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system, instrument panel lights,
meter and gauge, glove box light
44. ACC 7.5 A: Power outlets, outside rear
view mirrors, audio system, navigation
system, shift lock control system, in-
strument panel lights, rear seat enter-
tainment system
45. CIG 10 A: No circuit
Fuses (type B)
46. A/PUMP 50 A: Multiport fuel injection
system/s equential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
47. AIRSUS 50 A: Rear height control air
suspension
48. AM1 50 A: All components in ACC",
CIG", IG1", ECU−IG", FR WIP−
WSH", RR−WSH", 4WD", and STA"
fuses
49. TOWING BRK 30 A: Trailer brake con-
troller
50. J/B 50 A: All components in PWR
OUTLET", D P/SEAT", P P/SEAT",
POWER", TAIL" and SECU/HORN"
fuses 51. BATT CHG 30 A:
Trailer sub battery
52. TOWING 40 A: Trailer lights (tail
lights)
53. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
54. AM2 30 A: Starter system, IGN",
GAUGE", STA NO.2" and SRS" fuses
55. ABS SOL 30 A: Anti−lock brake sys-
tem, traction control system (two−wheel
drive models), active traction control
system (four−w heel drive models), ve-
hicle stability control system
56. POWER 30 A: Power windows, electric
moon roof
Fuses (type C)
57. ALT 140 A: All components in
A/PUMP", AIRSUS", AM1", TOWING
BRK", J/B", BATT CHG", TOWING",
TAIL", STOP", AC 115V INV", FR
FOG", OBD", DEFOG" and MIR
HEATER" fuses
58. HEATER 60 A: Air conditioning system

477
Cleaning the interior417
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Clock 305
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Coin holder 326
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Cold weather
Operation 375
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Compact disc changer 208
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Compact disc changer controller 208 . . . . . . .
Compact disc player 208
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass 307
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Condenser
Checking the condenser 439
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Console box
Rear 324
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Controls, Instrument panel 2,6
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Cooling system
Coolant level 438
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine overheating 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator and reservoir 438
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator cap 394
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375
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Corrosion prevention 414
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cranking hold function 370
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise control 203
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cruise information display 306
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cup holder
Front 327
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Rear 328,330
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Defogger
Back window 142 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror 142 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Differential, Limited slip 349 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dimmer switch, Headlight 130,132 . . . . . . . . .
Dinghy towing 376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Directional signals 130,132 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do−it−yourself maintenance
Parts and tools 432 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service precautions 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Does your vehicle need repairing? 425 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Doors
Side doors 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Double deck 333 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downhill assist control system 186 . . . . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder buzzer 149 . . . . . .
Driver ’s seat belt reminder light 149 . . . . . . . .
Driving
Automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in the rain 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving position memory system 48 . . . . . . . .
Driving tips
Driving in the rain 373 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving tips in various conditions 371 . . . . .
Driving with an automatic transmission 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Economical driving 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Good driving practice 163 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winter driving tips 375 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During
Break−in 339 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DVD player 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E
Economical driving
Saving money on both fuel and repairs 386 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electric moon roof 39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical system
Battery 450,451 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse locations 430 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 135 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency, In case of
Blown fuse 452 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency flasher switch 135 . . . . . . . . . . .
Flat tire 395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot increase engine speed 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 410 . . . . . . . .
If you lose your keys 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your engine stalls while driving 393 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle becomes stuck 405 . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle will not start 390 . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overheating 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 405 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance (I/M) programs 426 . . . . . . . . .

481
SRS side airbags and curtain shield airbags 81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SRS warning light 149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting
Cold weather 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine 370 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump starting 391 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering
Adjusting steering wheel 120 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering column
Column lock 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering switches, Audio remote control 238
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun visors 125
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension and chassis 351
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switch
Back window defogger 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back window wiper and washer 141 . . . . . .
Emergency flasher 135
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlight, dimmer and turn signal 130,132
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition 162
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside rear view mirror defogger 142
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off 95
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield wiper and washer 141 . . . . . . . .
T
Tachometer 147
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Telescopic steering column 120
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft deterrent system 35
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft prevention labels 351
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Three−way catalytic converters 342
. . . . . . . .
Tie−down hooks 331
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt steering wheel 120
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire pressure warning system 197
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Tires
Changing 395
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Checking and replacing 443
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Flat tire 395
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glossary 357
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Inflation pressure 441,467
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing wheels 447
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotating tires 445
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Size 354,467
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Snow tires and chains 446
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Spare 396
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Symbols 352
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Tire Identification Number (TIN) 353
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Tissue box holder 325
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Tools 396
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To w i n g
Capacity 364
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Dinghy towing 376
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing 408
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emergency towing eyelet precautions 409
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If your vehicle needs to be towed 405
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips for towing a stuck vehicle 410 . . . . . . .
Trailer 377
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction control system 175
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Trailer towing 377
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Trash holder 326
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Trip meter 148
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Turn signals 130,132
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368
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U
Uniform tire quality grading 355
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V
VSC OFF" warning light 149
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Vanity mirrors 127
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Vehicle identification number 349
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Vehicle stability control system 183 . . . . . . . .
W
Warning buzzer 149
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Warning light 149
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Washer fluid
Adding washer fluid 453
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Washing and waxing 415
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Wheels
Aluminum wheel 448
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Replacing wheels 447
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Window
Power back window 30
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Windshield wiper and
washer switch 141
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Winter driving tips 375
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Wireless remote control 15,411
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