2010 TOYOTA 4RUNNER tow

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5-1. Essential information
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CAUTION
■
Caution while towing
● Use extreme caution when towing the vehicle.
Avoid sudden starts or erratic driving maneuvers which place excessive
stress on the emergency towing eyelets and the cables or chains. Always
use caution for the surroundings and other vehicles while towing.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch off.
Doing so will lock the steering wheel and prevent operation, possibly caus-
ing an accident and resulting in death or serious injury.
● If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering
will not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) when towing using a wheel-lift type truck
2WD models: Never tow this vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on
the ground.
4WD models: Never tow this vehicle with any of the wheels in contact with
the ground.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 2WD models without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the
rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the key is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the
front wheels straight.
● 2WD models with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is off. The steering lock mecha-
nism is not strong enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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NOTICE
■To prevent body damage when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or rear.
■ To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission and transfer
(4WD models) in emergency towing
Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground. This may
cause serious damage to the transmission and transfer.

586 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER_ULower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the
illustration.
Tightening torque:
83 ft•lbf (110 N•m, 11.5 kgf•m)
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket.
Raise the tire.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: Pull the tire toward
the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually
check that tire is not interfering with components.
Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace the cover.
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object cau
ght between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor-
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
Do not use liquid sealants on flat tires.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■
To avoid damage to the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: With 5 occupants
*3: With 7 occupants
Overall length189.8 in. (4820 mm)
Overall width75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height *170.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
TreadFront63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Rear63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)825 lb. (370 kg) *2
1155 lb. (520 kg) *3
Towing capacity
(trailer weight + cargo weight)
2.7 L 4-cylinder (2TR-FE) engine
2000 lb. (907 kg)
4.0 L V6 (1GR-FE) engine
5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Luggage compartment load
capacity970 lb. (445 kg) *2
670 lb. (309 kg) *3

654 Alphabetical index
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Clock ......................................... 431
Coin holder ............................... 419
Compass ...................................450
Condenser ................................504
Console box ............................. 418
Cooling systemEngine overheating ............... 603
Crawl Control ...........................241
Cruise control...........................209
Cup holder ................................423
Curtain shield airbags ............. 114
Customizable features............. 638
Daytime running light system .................................... 202
Defogger Rear window .........................310
Side mirrors ...........................310
Dimension.................................610
Dinghy towing .......................... 293
Display Trip information ..................... 195
Do-it-yourself main tenance..... 491
Door courtesy lights
Door courtesy lights ..............413
Wattage .................................622
Door lock
Back door ..........................33, 56
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Wireless remote control .......... 47
Doors Back door ..........................33, 56
Door glasses ...........................91
Side door ........................... 33, 51
Side mirrors .............................89
Downhill assist control
system .................................... 238
Driver’s seat belt reminder light ......................................... 568 Driving
Break-in tips .......................... 155
Correct posture ..................... 112
Driving assist systems .......... 253
Off-road precautions ............. 262
Procedures............................ 154
Winter driving tips ................. 275
Electronic key If your electronic key battery is depleted ...... 528, 596
Emergency flashers Switch ................................... 554
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........... 596
If the engine will not start ...... 590
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P ..................... 592
If the vehicle has a discharged battery ............. 598
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 565
If the warning light turns on ... 565
If you cannot operate back
door opener ........................ 595
If you have a flat tire ............. 578
If you lose your keys ............. 594
If you think something is wrong .................................. 561
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 606
If your vehicle needs to be
towed .................................. 555
If your vehicle overheats ....... 603
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Specifications .......................... 610
Speech command switch ....... 385
Speedometer ........................... 182
Steering
Column lock release ..... 165, 170
Fluid...................................... 507
Steering wheel Adjustment ............................. 86
Audio switches ..................... 361
Stop lights Replacing light bulbs ............ 541
Wattage ................................ 622
Storage compartment ............. 458
Storage feature ........................ 416
Storage precautions ............... 270
Stuck If your vehicle becomes stuck................................... 606
Sun visors ................................ 429
Sunshade Roof ........................................ 98
Switch
Emergency flasher switch .... 554
Engine switch ............... 164, 167
Fog light switch..................... 204
Hazard light switch ............... 554
Ignition switch ............... 164, 167
Light switches ....................... 198
Power back window switch..... 94
Power door lock switch........... 52
Power window switch ............. 91
Rear window wiper and washer switch .................... 207
Window lock switch ................ 91
Wiper and washer switch ..... 205 Tachometer
Tachometer ...........................182
Tail lights
Replacing light bulbs .............541
Switch....................................198
Wattage .................................622
Talk switch................................385
Telephone switch .....................385
Theft deterrent system Alarm .....................................109
Engine immobilizer system ...106
Theft prevention labels............111
Tire inflation pressure .............520
Tire information Glossary ................................631
Size .......................................628
Tire identification number ......627
Uniform tire quality grading ...629
Tires Chains ...................................275
Checking ...............................514
If you have a flat tire ..............578
Inflation pressure...................520
Inflation pressure sensor .......514
Information ............................626
Replacing ..............................578
Rotating tires .........................514
Size .......................................621
Snow tires .............................275
Spare tire...............................578
Tissue pocket ...........................420
Tools .........................................578
Total load capacity...................273
Towing
Dinghy towing........................293
Emergency towing.................555
Trailer towing.........................280
TRAC (TRC) ..............................253
Traction control........................253
Trip information .......................194
Trip meter .................................182T