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Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing.................... 191
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 192
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 195
Automatic transmission ..... 200
Turn signal lever................ 203
Parking brake .................... 204
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 205
Fog light switch ................. 211
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 213
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 216
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 219 4-5. Using the driving support sys-
tems
Cruise control .................... 222
Intuitive parking assist ....... 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 232
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) .... 236
Active traction control system ............................. 240
AUTO LSD system ............ 242
Rear differential lock system ............................. 244
Downhill assist control system ............................. 247
Crawl Control ..................... 250
Multi-terrain Select............. 253
Driving assist systems ....... 260
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 269
Off-road precautions .......... 273
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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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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 460
Fuel information ................ 470
Tire information ................. 473
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 485
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 491
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 494
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 495
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners (in French)................... 497 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 508
Alphabetical index ...................... 514
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigati on system, refer to the “Navigation
System Owner’s Manual” for info rmation regarding the audio/navi-
gation system.
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 100
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
* . . . . . . . . . . P. 450
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 427
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 117
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 151
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420, 426
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 146
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 282, 288
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 213
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 269
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 462
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Open door warning light
(P. 420)*1Master warning light
(P. 426)
Low fuel level warning
light ( P. 420)*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 421)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 421)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( P. 420)
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Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( P. 418)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 420)
*1
Power steering warning
light ( P. 420)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 420)
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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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