2012 TOYOTA 4RUNNER seats

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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Ty p e B
Latch the buckles onto the
LATCH anchors. If the child
restraint has a top tether strap,
the top tether strap should be
latched onto the top tether strap
anchor.
For owners in Canada:
The symbol on a child restraint
system indicates the presence of
a lower connector system.
■ Installing on the second row seats (vehicles with third row
seats)
Fold the seatback while pulling
the seatback angle adjustment
lever. Return the seatback and
secure it at the first lock position.
( P. 72)
Flip the cover.
CTH17AS118
STEP 2
Canada only
CTH17AS066
STEP 1
STEP 2

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1-7. Safety information
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Before driving
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CAUTION
■
When installing a child restraint system
● Vehicles with third row seats: When using the LATCH anchors for a child
restraint system, move the seat as far back as possible, with the seatback
close to the child restraint system.
● When a booster seat is installed, always ensure that the shoulder belt is
positioned across the center of the child's shoulder. The belt should be
kept away from the child's neck, but not so that it could fall off the child's
shoulder. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury in the event
of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an accident.
● Ensure that the belt and plate are securely locked and the seat belt is not
twisted.
● Push and pull the child restraint system from side to side and forward to be
sure it is secure.
● After securing a child restraint system, never adjust the seat.
● Follow all installation instructions provided by the child restraint system
manufacturer.

284 2-5. Driving information
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CAUTION
■Storage precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Stow cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment whenever possi-
ble.
●Do not stack cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment higher
than the seatbacks.
Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the
vehicle in the event of sudden braking or in an accident.
●Do not place cargo or luggage in or on the following locations as the
item may get under the brake or accelerator pedal and prevent the
pedals from being depressed properly , block the driver’s vision, or hit
the driver or passengers, causing an accident:
• At the feet of the driver
• On the front passenger or rear seats (when stacking items)
• On the instrument panel
• On the dashboard
●Secure all items in the occupant compartment, as they may shift and
injure someone in the event of sudden braking, sudden swerving or an
accident.
●When you fold down the rear seats, long items should not be placed
directly behind the front seats.
●Never allow anyone to ride in the luggage compartment. It is not
designed for passengers. They should ride in their seats with their seat
belts properly fastened. Otherwise, th ey are much more likely to suffer
death or serious bodily injury, in t he event of sudden braking, sudden
swerving or an accident.
■Capacity and distribution
●Do not exceed the maximum axle weight rating or the total vehicle
weight rating.
●Even if the total load of occupant’s weight and the cargo load is less
than the total load capacity, do not apply the load unevenly. Improper
loading may cause deterioration of steering or braking control which
may cause death or serious injury.

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2-5. Driving information
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Vehicle load limits
■Total load capacity and seating capacity
These details are also described on the tire and loading information
label. (P. 543)
Vehicle load limits include total load capacity, seating capacity,
trailer weight rating and cargo capacity.
■ Total load capacity
Without rear differential lock system: 1165 lb. (525 kg)
With rear differential lock system (TRAIL): 835 lb. (375 kg)
Total load capacity means the combined weight of occupants,
cargo and luggage.
■ Seating capacity
Vehicle without third seats: 5 occupants (Front 2, Rear 3)
Vehicle with third seats: 7 occupants (Front 2, Rear 5)
Seating capacity means the ma ximum number of occupants
whose estimated average weight is 150 lb. (68 kg) per person.
Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity,
do not exceed the total load capacity.
■ Trailer weight rating: 5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Trailer weight rating means the maximum gross trailer weight
(trailer weight plus its cargo weig ht) that you vehicle is able to
tow.
■ Cargo capacity
Cargo capacity may increase or decrease depending on the
weight and the number of occupants.

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system
and defogger
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Interior features
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Using the automatic air conditioning system
Press .
The air conditioning system begins to operate. Air outlets and fan
speed are automatically adjusted according to the temperature set-
ting.
Turn clockwise to increases the temperature and turn counterclockwise to decreases the temperature on the
driver’s side.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
STEP 1
STEP 2

322 3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Adjusting the settings manually
■ Basic setting
To turn on the air conditioning system and adjust the fan
speed, press “ ” on to increase the fan speed and
“ ” to decrease the fan speed.
Press to turn the fan off.
To adjust the temperature setting, turn clockwise to
increases the temperature a nd turn counterclockwise
to decreases the temperature.
When is pressed (the indicator on is on) or the pas-
senger’s side temperature control dial is turned, the temperature for
the driver and passenger seats can be adjusted separately.
To change the air outlets, press , , or .
The air flow shown on the display indicates the following:
Air flows to the upper body.
: May occur in automatic mode
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
CTH31AS009

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Cup holdersFront seats
Rear seats (without third row seats) Pull down the rear seat center
armrest.
Second row seats (with third row seats) Pull down the second row seat
center armrest and press down
the button on the armrest.
CTH36AS009
CTH36AS005
CTH36AS006
Cup holders

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3-6. Using the
storage features
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Interior features
4RUNNER_UThird row seats (if equipped)
CTH36AS020
■
Adjusting the size of the cup holders
Front seats
Rear seats (without third row seats)
Remove the adapter.
CTH36AS010
Remove the adapter.
CTH36AS031
Cup holders