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Vanity mirrors
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.
Slide the cover to open.
The light turns on when the
cover is opened.
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■For quicker adjustment of the clock
To advance the minutes and hours quickly, press and hold the “M” or “H” but-
ton.
The time can be adjusted back or forth by following the procedure below:
■ The clock is displayed when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
■ When disconnecting and reco nnecting battery terminals
The clock data will be reset.
The hour or minute can be moved for-
ward or backward by pressing the
“MODE/ ” or “SET/ ” button while
pressing and holding the “H” or “M” but-
ton. If the “MODE/ ” or “SET/ ” but-
ton is also pressed and held in the above
operation, the hour or minute will move
faster.

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■The power outlet can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON
mode.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the power outlet
Close the power outlet lid when the power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlet may cause a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent blown fuse
Do not use an accessory that uses more than 12 V 10 A.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not\
running.
Luggage compartment (vehicles with the 120V AC)
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NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug
● Close the power outlet lid when not in use.
● Do not allow foreign objects or liquid s to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.
● Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.
● After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.
■ To prevent the fuse from being blown
Do not use a 120V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.
■ Appliances that may not ope rate properly (120V AC)
The following 120V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.
● Appliances with high initial peak wattage
● Measuring devices that process precise data.
● Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when elec trical appliances that consume in
excess of 100W are used continuously for long periods of time.
■ To prevent any damage caused by heat
● Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.
● Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.

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CAUTION
■
Burns
● Use caution when seating the following persons in a seat with the seat
heater on to avoid the possibility of burns:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physically chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sleeping drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Do not cover the seat with anything when using the seat heater.
Using the seat heater with a blanket or cushion increases the temperature
of the seat and may lead to overheating.
● Do not use the seat heater more than necessary. Doing so may cause
minor burns or overheating.
NOTICE
■To prevent seat heater damage
Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the seat and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Turn the seat heaters off when the engine is not running.

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4RUNNER_UPress and hold the “SET/ ” butt
on to confirm the direction
and to exit circling calibration mode. (If no buttons are
pressed for several minutes, t he direction will automatically be
confirmed and the display returned to normal.)
Make sure that “ ” on the left side of the direction display has
gone off. If “ ” is illuminated, perform the above procedure
again.
■ Conditions unfavorable to correct operation
The compass may not show the correct direction in the following conditions:
● The vehicle is stopped immediately after turning.
● The vehicle is on an inclined surface.
● The vehicle is in a place where the earth's magnetic field is subject to
interference by artificial magnetic fields (underground car park/parking
lot, under a steel tower, between buildings, roof car park/parking lot, near
an intersection, near a large vehicle, etc.).
● The vehicle has become magnetized.
(There is a magnet or metal object near the accessory meter display.)
● The battery has been disconnected.
● A door is open.
■ Circling calibration error message ( vehicles with Multi-terrain Select)
STEP 4
STEP 5
In the following situations, an error mes-
sage regarding the circling calibration will
appear on the accessory meter display
for a few seconds:
●The vehicle was driven too fast during
the circling calibration.
● The circling calibration was not com-
pleted successfully within about two
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Operating HomeLink
Press the appropriate HomeLink button. The HomeLink indicator
light should come on.
The HomeLink compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send
a signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Erasing the entire HomeLink memory (all three programs)
Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 20 seconds until the indi-
cator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
 memory.
■Before programming
● Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
● The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away
from the HomeLink
 button.

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ......... 478
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .......... 481
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .................. 484
General maintenance....... 486
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ........................ 490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions .................... 491
Hood ................................ 494
Engine compartment ........ 495
Tires ................................. 514
Tire inflation pressure ...... 520
Wheels ............................. 524
Air conditioning filter......... 526
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ..... 528
Checking and replacing fuses .............................. 531
Light bulbs........................ 541