2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER air conditioning

3836-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box and
remove the cover.
Remove the filter cover.
Remove the air conditioning fil-
ter and replace it with a new
one.
The “UP” marks shown on the fil-
ter should be pointing up.
Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain
air conditioning efficiency.
Removal method
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3846-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
■Checking interval
Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance
schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement
may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the
“Schedule maintenance guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.)
■ If air flow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace if necessary.
NOTICE
■When using the ai r conditioning system
Make sure that a filter is always installed.
Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the
system.

4557-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
●The needle of the engine coolant temperature gauge ( P. 8 1 )
enters the red zone or a loss of engine power is experienced.
(For example, the vehicle speed does not increase.)
● Steam comes out from under the hood.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air conditioning sys-
tem, and then stop the engine.
If you see steam:
Carefully lift the hood after the steam subsides.
If you do not see steam:
Carefully lift the hood.
After the engine has cooled
down sufficient ly, inspect the
hoses and radiator core (radia-
tor) for any leaks.
Radiator
Cooling fan
If a large amount of coolant leaks,
immediately contact your Toyota
dealer.
The coolant level is satisfactory
if it is between the “F” and “L”
lines on the reservoir.
Reservoir
“F” line
“L” line
Radiator cap
If your vehicle overheats
The following may indicate that your vehicle is overheating:
Correction procedures
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4
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4798-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
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Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 280, 286Air conditioning filter ............. 383
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light ......................... 419
Accessory meter........................ 89
Active head restraints ............. 123
Active traction control ............ 240
Air conditioning filter .............. 383
Air conditioning
system ............................ 280, 286 Air conditioning filter ............. 383
Airbags ....................................... 35 Airbag operating conditions .... 42
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 37
Airbag warning light .............. 419
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 42
Curtain shield airbag
precautions ........................... 39
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 46
General airbag precautions .... 37
Locations of airbags................ 35
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 41
Side airbag operating conditions ............................. 42
Side airbag precautions .......... 37
Side and curtain shield airbags
operating conditions ............. 42
Side and curtain shield
airbags precautions .............. 37
SRS airbags............................ 35 Alarm .......................................... 72
Alarm ...................................... 72
Warning buzzer .................... 418
Anchor brackets ........................ 57
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 107
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 260
Function ................................ 260
Warning light......................... 419
Armrest..................................... 321
Assist grip ................................ 322
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 242
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 286
Automatic light control
system.................................... 205
Automatic running boards ..... 114
Automatic transmission ......... 200 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
S mode ................................. 201
AUX port*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 302
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Head restraints ........................ 139
Headlights ................................ 205Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ................... 393, 395, 405
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning system ....... ................. 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 282, 288
Hill-start assist control............ 261
Horn .......................................... 142
Hood ......................................... 356
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 305
Cargo net hooks ................... 306
Grocery bag hooks ............... 308
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26 I/M test ...................................... 352
Identification
Engine .................................. 461
Vehicle .................................. 461
Ignition switch (engine switch) .............. 192, 195
Illuminated entry system ........ 297
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Moon roof ............................. 157
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
Maintenance ......................... 348
Inside rear view mirror ............ 144
Instrument panel light control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 295
Intuitive parking assist ........... 226
Jack Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 433
Jack handle .............................. 437
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 156
Power back window .............. 153
Power windows..................... 149
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 353
General maintenance ........... 349
Maintenance data ................. 460
Maintenance requirements ... 347
Reset the maintenance data .................................... 348
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 418
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 280
Master warning light................ 426
Meter ........................................... 81 Accessory meter ..................... 89
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 144
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 282, 288
Outside rear view mirrors...... 146
Vanity mirrors........................ 310
Moon roof ................................. 155
Jam protection function......... 156
Operation .............................. 155
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 260
Multi-terrain Select .................. 253 Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precaution
s ............... 273
Oil Engine oil .............................. 359
Opener
Back door ............................. 118
Hood ..................................... 356
Outer foot lights ...................... 295
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 146
Adjusting and folding ............ 146
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 282, 288
Outside temperature display.................................... 312
Overhead console ................... 302
Overheating, Engine ............... 455
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.