2009 TOYOTA 4RUNNER towing

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
●Avoid spinning the wheels and do not rev the engine.
● If the vehicle remains stuck after trying these procedures, the vehicle may
require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weight
1: Unladen vehicle2: 2WD models3: 4WD models4: With roof rails5: With rear spoiler6: With rear height control air suspension7: With 5 occupants8: With 7 occupants
Overall length189.2 in. (4805 mm)
Overall width75.2 in. (1910 mm)
Overall height1
71.7 in. (1820 mm)2 or 3,4
70.9 in. (1800 mm)2,3,5
69.1 in. (1755 mm)2,3
71.1 in. (1805 mm)2 or 3,4,6
70.3 in. (1785 mm)2 or 3,5,6
68.5 in. (1740 mm)2 or 3,6
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
Front tread 62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Rear tread62.0 in. (1575 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage) 950 lb. (431 kg)7
1050 lb. (477 kg)8
Towing capacity
(Trailer weight + cargo) For weight carrying hitch
5000 lb. (2268 kg)
For weight distributing hitch
(4.7 L V8 [2UZ-FE] engine only)
2WD models: 7300 lb. (3311kg)
4WD models: 7000 lb. (3175 kg)
Luggage compartment load
capacity
200 lb. (91 kg)7
0 lb. (0 kg)8

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Alphabetical index
Break-in tips ............................ 133
Care
Exterior ................................. 356
Interior .................................. 359
Seat belts ............................. 360
Cargo capacity ........................ 203
Cargo net hook ........................ 339
CD changer .............................. 250
CD player ................................. 250
Center differential lock ........... 179
Certification label ............ 217, 471
Chains ...................................... 214
Child restraint system
Booster seats, definition ....... 114
Booster seats, installation .... 125
Convertible seats, definition............................. 114
Convertible seats,
installation .......................... 123
Front passenger occupant classification system .......... 108
Infant seats, definition .......... 113
Infant seats, installation ........ 122
Installing CRS with LATCH system................................ 119
Installing CRS with seat belts ................................... 117
Installing CRS with top tether straps ................................. 126
Child safety
Airbag precautions ............... 102
Battery precautions ...... 386, 461
Child restraint system ........... 113
Child-protectors ...................... 35
How your child should wear the seat belt ......................... 66
Installing child restraints ....... 117
Moon roof precautions............ 84
Power window lock switch ...... 77
Power window precautions..... 78
Removed key battery precautions ........................ 403 Seat belt extender
precautions ...........................68
Seat belt precautions ..............66
Seat heater precautions ........335
Child-protectors .........................35
Cleaning
Exterior ..................................356
Interior ...................................359
Seat belts ..............................360
Clock ........................................ 325
Coin holder ...............................311
Compass ...................................350
Condenser ................................381
Console box .............................312
Cooling system Engine overheating ...............463
CRS ...........................................113
Cruise control...........................166
Cup holders ......................305, 316
Curtain shield airbags ...............95
Customizable features.............495
Daytime running light
system ....................................160
DAC ...........................................186
Defogger
Rear window .........................240
Side mirrors ...........................240
Dimension.................................470
Dinghy towing ..........................228
Do-it-yourself main tenance.....368
Door courtesy lights Door courtesy lights ..............305
Wattage .................................480
Doors Door glasses ...........................76
Door lock ...........................29, 33
Open door warning light ........439
Side doors ...............................33
Side mirrors .............................73
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Alphabetical index
If you have a flat tire ............. 445
Inflation pressure .................. 479
Information ........................... 484
Replacing ..................... 389, 445
Rotating tires ........................ 389
Size ...................................... 479
Spare tire .............................. 445
Tire pressure warning
system........................ 389, 441
Warning light ........................ 439
Tissue pocket .......................... 313
Tools......................................... 445
Total load capacity .................. 211
Towing
Dinghy towing ....................... 228
Emergency towing ................ 427
Trailer towing ........................ 216
Traction control system ......... 188
TRAC ........................................ 188
Trash holder ............................ 314
Trip meter................................. 148
Turn signal lights Replacing light bulbs .... 419, 420
Switch ................................... 145
Wattage ................................ 480
Valet key..................................... 28
Vanity lights Vanity lights .......................... 324
Wattage ................................ 480
Vanity mirrors .......................... 324
Vehicle identification
number................................... 471
Vehicle stability control .......... 188
VSC ........................................... 188 Warning buzzers
Brake system ........................436
Key reminder .........................441
Seat belt reminder .................439
Warning lights
ABS .......................................437
Airbag system .......................437
Anti-lock brake system ..........437
Automatic transmission fluidtemperature ........................437
Brake system ........................436
Charging system .... ...............437
Driver’s seat belt ...................439
Engine oil replacement..........439
Front passenger occupant classification system ........... 437
Front passenger’s seat belt ...439
Low engine oil pressure ........437
Low fuel level ........................439
Low washer fluid ...................439
Malfunction indicator lamp ....437
Open door .............................439
SRS .......................................437
Tire pressure .........................439
VSC OFF...............................437
Washer
Checking ...............................387
Preparing and checking before winter .......................213
Switch............................163, 165
Washing and waxing ...............356
Weight Cargo capacity ......................203
Load limits .............................211
Weight ...................................470
Wheels ......................................398
Window glasses ..................76, 79
Window lock switch ...................77
Windows Power back window ................79
Power windows .......................76
Rear window defogger ..........240
Washer ..........................163, 165
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