2014 TOYOTA 4RUNNER manual transmission

1884-1. Before driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 468)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differ ential 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 start
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 approximately
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. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)

2774-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35A83U)
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 accumulated 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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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
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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”.

523Alphabetical index
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Safety Connect ........................ 330
Seat belt reminder light........... 421
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 345
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 421
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 419
Seat heaters ............................. 293
Seat position memory ............. 135
Seat ventilators ........................ 293
Seating capacity ...................... 175 Seats ................................. 122, 125
Adjustment.................... 122, 125
Adjustment
precautions................. 124, 134
Child seats/child restraint
system installation ................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 344
Driving position memory ....... 135
Head restraints ..................... 139
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 293
Seat position memory ........... 135
Seat ventilators ..................... 293
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 209
Inside rear view mirror .......... 145
Intuitive parking assist .......... 226
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 200 Automatic transmission ........ 200
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 448
Shift lock system ..................... 448
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 205 Light switch ........................... 205
Replacing light bulbs ............ 398
Wattage ................................ 469
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*: Refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.