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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 46
Safety information for children ............................. 52
Child restraint systems ........ 53
Installing child restraints ...... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 70
Alarm ................................... 72 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 76
Gauges and meters ............. 81
Multi-information display ...... 83
Accessory meter .................. 89
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 94
Side doors ......................... 100
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 107
Automatic running boards ............................. 114
Back door .......................... 117
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 122
Rear seats ......................... 125
Driving position memory ........................... 135
Head restraints .................. 139
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 142
Inside rear view mirror ....... 144
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 146
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon
roof
Power windows.................. 148
Power back window ........... 151
Moon roof .......................... 155
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ........ 280
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 286
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 293
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 295
• Interior lights ................. 296
• Personal lights .............. 296
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 298
• Glove box...................... 299
• Console box .................. 299
• Cup holders .................. 300
• Auxiliary box ................. 302
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 303
• Bottle holders ................ 304
Luggage compartment features ........................... 305 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 310
• Sun visors ..................... 310
• Vanity mirrors ................ 310
• Clock ............................. 311
• Outside temperature display ........................... 312
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 314
• Power outlets ................ 319
• Armrest.......................... 321
• Assist grips .................... 322
Garage door opener .......... 323
Safety Connect .................. 330
Compass ........................... 335
5Interior features
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle
exterior ............................ 342
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 344
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 347
General maintenance ........ 349
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 352
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 353
Hood.................................. 356
Engine compartment ......... 357
Tires .................................. 372
Tire inflation pressure........ 377
Wheels .............................. 380
Air conditioning filter .......... 383
Wireless remote control/electronic
key battery ...................... 385
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 388
Light bulbs ......................... 391 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 408
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 409
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ............................... 411
If you think something is wrong............................... 416
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 417
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 418
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 426
If you have a flat tire .......... 433
If the engine will not start ........................... 446
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 448
If you cannot operate back door opener ..................... 449
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 450
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 452
If your vehicle overheats.... 455
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 458
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises
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17Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)Multi-information display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 83
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 83
When the warning messages are displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Applying/releasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 204
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 270
Warning buzzer/message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 426
Turn signal lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 203
Headlight switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 205
Headlights/parking lights/tail lights/daytime running lights . . . . P. 205
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 211
Windshield wiper and washer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Adding washer fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 370
Emergency flasher switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 408
Hood lock release lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 356
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever . . . . . . . . . . P. 142
Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280, 286
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280, 286
Rear window defogger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282, 288
Audio/Navigation system
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Accessory meter*2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 89
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 311
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: If equipped
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571-1. For safe use
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Vehicles without third row seats
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard rear seats. (Buttons
displaying the location of the
anchors are attached to the seats.)
Vehicles with third row seats
Child restraint LATCH anchors
LATCH anchors are provided for
the outboard second row seats.
(Buttons displaying the location of
the anchors are attached to the
seats.)
Seat belts equipped with a child
restraint locking mechanism
(ALR/ELR belts except driver’s
seat belt) ( P. 31)
Installing child restraints
Follow the child restraint system manufacturer’s instructions.
Firmly secure child restraints to the seats using the LATCH
(Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) anchors or a seat belt.
Attach the top tether strap when installing a child restraint.
The lap/shoulder belt can be used if your child restraint system
is not compatible with the LATCH system.
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators .......................... 76
Gauges and meters ............ 81
Multi-information display ..... 83
Accessory meter ................. 89
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812. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Tachometer
Displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute
Engine coolant temperature gauge
Displays the engine coolant temperature
Shift position and shift range
Displays the selected shift position or selected shift range (P. 200)
Fuel gauge
Displays the quantity of fuel remaining in the tank
Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
Odometer/trip meter display change button
Switches the trip information.
Multi-information display
Presents the driver with a variety of vehicle data P. 8 3
Gauges and meters
The displayed content may differ depending on the type of
meter.
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822. Instrument cluster
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The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.
Brighter
Darker
■ The meters and display illuminate when
Vehicles without a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart entry & start system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the in strument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. (P. 455)