2013 TOYOTA 4RUNNER manual transmission

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NOTICE
■
To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulat ed in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven \
for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can s\
tart
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a
speed of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full
throttle acceleration.
■ Maintenance
● If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance
due to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or
“Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approxi-
mately 600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■ If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
● If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize.

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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .....................................316, 322
ABS ...........................................268
Accessory meter ......................199
Active head restraints ............... 69
Active traction control ............. 245
Air conditioning filter............... 555
Air conditioning systemAir conditioning filter ..............555
Automatic air conditioning
system ................................322
Manual air conditioning system ................................316
Airbags Airbag operating conditions...124
Airbag precautions for your child .................................... 128
Airbag warning light............... 592
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions............124
Curtain shield airbag precautions .........................128
Front passenger occupant classification system ...........136
General airbag precautions ...128
Locations of airbags ..............121
Modification and disposal of airbags ............................ 133
Proper driving posture ...119, 128
Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch ................134
Side airbag operating conditions............................ 124
Side airbag precautions ........ 128
SRS airbags .......................... 121 Alarm......................................... 116
Antenna ............................ 345, 388
Anti-lock brake system ........... 268
Armrest ..................................... 476
Assist grips .............................. 477
Audio input ............................... 384
Audio remote controls ............ 385
Audio system
Antenna................................. 345
Audio input ............................ 384
AUX port ............................... 384
CD player/changer ................ 348
iPod ....................................... 365
MP3/WMA disc ..................... 357
Optimal use ........................... 379
Portable music player ........... 384
Radio..................................... 341
Steering wheel audio switch.................................. 385
Type ...................................... 334
USB memory......................... 372
AUTO LSD system ................... 247
Automatic air conditioning system .................................... 322
Automatic light control system .................................... 203
Automatic running boards ........ 59
Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission ......... 179
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 622
S mode.................................. 181
AUX port ................................... 384
Auxiliary box ............................ 450A