2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER tow

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15H-LP RH-HI10 ARight-hand headlight (high
beam)
16H-LP LH-HI10 ALeft-hand headlight (high
beam)
17HTR50 A
Air conditioning system
18400W INV 80 APower outlets
19ST30 AStarter system
20H-LP HI20 A
H-LP RH-HI, H-LP LH-HI fuses
21ALT-S7.5 A Charging system
22TURN&HAZ15 ATurn signal lights, emergency
flashers
23ETCS10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
24TOWING30 A
Trailer stop/turn lights
25SHORT PIN 
No circuit
26RAD NO.1 10 A Audio system
27AM27.5 A Starter system
28MAYDAY 7.5 ASafety connect
29AMP30 A
Audio system
30ABS NO.150 AABS, VSC
31ABS NO.230 AABS, VSC
32AIR PMP50 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
33DOME10 A
Interior lights, vanity lights
34ECU-B10 AMultiplex communication sys-
tem, meter and gauge
35H-LP RH-LO10 ARight-hand headlight (low
beam)
36H-LP LH-LO10 A
Left-hand headlight (low beam)
37INJ10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
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*: Replace the fuse with one of th
e same ampere rating as the origi-
nal
38EFI NO.27.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
39ALT
120 A* HTR, 400W INV, A/C COMP,
TOWING TAIL, SUB BATT,
MIR HTR, DEF, DEICER,
STOP, PTC HTR NO.1, PTC
HTR NO.2, PTC HTR NO.3,
S/HTR FR, ACC, P/OUTLET,
IG1, ECU-IG NO.1, ECU-IG
NO.2, WIP, WASHER, KDSS,
4WD, BKUP LP, TOWING
BKUP, DOOR P, DOOR RL,
DOOR RR, DOOR D, P/SEAT
FL, P/SEAT FR, DOOR, A/C,
OBD, DOOR BACK, S/ROOF,
PANEL, TAIL, FOG FR, D/L
NO.2 fuses
140 A*
40SPARE10 A

41SPARE15 A
42SPARE20 A
43P/I-B80 A
IG2, EFI, A/F, HORN fuses
44SECURITY10 AMultiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
45SMART 7.5 A
Smart key system
46STRG LOCK 20 ASteering lock system
47TOWING BRK30 A
Trailer brake controller
FuseAmpereCircuit

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Maintenance and care
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18DOOR RL25 A Power windows
19AM17.5 A Starter system
20A/C7.5 A Air conditioning system
21OBD7.5 A On-Board diagnosis
22FOG FR 15 A Fog lights
23D/L NO.225 A
Multiplex communication sys-
tem
24P/SEAT FL30 A Front driver’s power seat
254WD 20 A Four wheel drive system
26KDSS 10 AKinetic dynamic suspension
system
27TOWING BKUP10 A Trailer back-up lights
28BKUP LP10 A Back-up lights
29ACC7.5 A Multiport fuel injection system/
sequential multiport fuel injec-
tion system
30P/OUTLET15 A Power outlets
FuseAmpereCircuit

When trouble arises5
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5-1. Essential informationEmergency flashers ......... 554
If your vehicle needs to be towed ........................ 555
If you think something is wrong ......................... 561
Fuel pump shut off system ........................... 562
Event data recorder ......... 563
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ........................... 565
If you have a flat tire......... 578
If the engine will not start ................................ 590
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............ 592
If you lose your keys ........ 594
If you cannot operate back door opener ........... 595
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system) .................... 596
If the vehicle battery is discharged ..................... 598
If your vehicle overheats ....................... 603
If the vehicle becomes stuck .............................. 606

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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If your vehicle needs to be towed
Before towingThe following may indicate a problem with your transmission. Contact
your Toyota dealer before towing.
● The engine is running but the vehicle will not move.
● The vehicle makes an abnormal sound.
Emergency towing
If a tow truck is not available in
an emergency, your vehicle may
be temporarily towed using a
cable or chain secured to the
emergency towing eyelet(s).
This should only be attempted
on hard surfaced roads for short
distances at low speeds.
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes.
The vehicle’s wheels, drive train,
axles, steering and brakes must
be in good condition.
If towing is necessary, we recommend having your vehicle towed by
your Toyota dealer or a commerci al towing service, using a lift-type
truck or flatbed truck.
Use a safety chain system for all to wing, and abide by all state/pro-
vincial and local laws.
CTH51AS010

556 5-1. Essential information
4RUNNER_UVehicles with a front spoiler only:
Before using the front emer-
gency towing eyelet(s), remove
the cover(s).
Removing the clips
Installing the clips
Towing with a sling-type truck Do not tow with a sling-type truck
to prevent body damage.
CTH51AS007
CTH51AS008

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When trouble arises
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5-1. Essential information
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Towing with a wheel lift-type truck
From the front Use a towing dolly under the rear
wheels.
From the rear (2WD models) Vehicles without a smart key
system: Turn the engine switch
to the “ACC” position so that the
steering wheel is unlocked.
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch to ACCESSORY
mode so that the steering wheel
is unlocked.
From the rear (4WD models) Full-time 4WD models: Use a
towing dolly under the front
wheels.
Part-time 4WD models: When
not using a towing dolly, turn the
engine switch to the “ACC” posi-
tion, shift the shift lever to N and
shift the front-wheel drive control
lever to H2.

558 5-1. Essential information
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Using a flatbed truckIf you use chains or cables to tie
down your vehicle, the angles
shaded in black must be 45.
Do not overly tighten the tie
downs or the vehicle may be
damaged.
■ Before emergency towing
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
“ACC” (engine off) or “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY (engine off) or IGNITION ON mode
(engine running).
Part-time 4WD models: Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to
H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Put the four-wheel drive control switch in
H4F. (The center differential is unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N.
Release the parking brake.
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