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Maintenance and care
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Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Install a new light bulb.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn clockwise and secure
the bulb base.
Install the connector.
Shake the connector gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the front fog lights on once and
visually confirm that no light is
leaking through the mounting.
When installing the fender liner, install by conducting and with the
directions reversed.
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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●Fog light (right side)
●Side turn signal lights
●Stop/tail lights
●Rear side marker lights
●High mounted stoplight
●Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
●Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
●Water has built up inside the lens.
CAUTION
■Replacing light bulbs
●Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
●Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clean dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
●Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headlight unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■To prevent damage or fire
●Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
●Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

4698-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
Headlights
Low beam
High beam and daytime run-
ning lights
900555
60A
B
Front turn signal and parking
lights7444NA28/8E
Front side marker lights5D
Fog lights19C
Rear turn signal lights21E
Back-up lights16D
License plate lights5D
Interior
Front personal/ front interior
lights5D
Rear interior light8F
Vanity lights8D
Door courtesy lights1685D
Luggage compartment lights8F
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H16 halogen bulbsD: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber)
F: Double end bulbs

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Child safety ................................ 52
Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 116
Battery precautions ....... 361, 451
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 155
Power window lock switch .... 145
Power window precautions ... 147
Rear door child-protectors ...... 99
Removed electronic
key battery precautions ...... 381
Seat belt extender
precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 291
Child-protectors......................... 99
Cleaning ........................... 334, 337
Aluminum wheels.................. 334
Exterior ................................. 334
Interior................................... 337
Seat belts .............................. 338
Clock ......................................... 309
Compass .................................... 85
Condenser ................................ 356
Console box ............................. 297
Cooling system
Engine overheating ............... 452
Crawl Control ........................... 249
Cruise control .......................... 221
Cup holders.............................. 298
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 485Daytime running light
system.................................... 208
Defogger
Front windshield ................... 286
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 280, 286
Rear window ................. 280, 286
Dimension ................................ 458
Dinghy towing.......................... 190
Display
Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information....................... 83
Warning message................. 422
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 346
Door courtesy lights
Wattage ................................ 469
Doors
Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 100
Back door ............................. 114
Door lock ........................ 98, 115
Door windows ....................... 145
Open door warning buzzer ... 105
Open door warning light ....... 415
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear door child-protector ........ 99
Side doors .............................. 96
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 246
Driver’s seat position
memory .................................. 132
Driving ...................................... 158
Break-in tips.......................... 159
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 259
Off-road precautions ............. 272
Procedures ........................... 158
Winter drive tips .................... 268D

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Flat tire...................................... 429
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission......... 467
Brake .................................... 467
Power steering ...................... 468
Washer ................................. 363
Fog lights ................................. 210
Replacing light bulbs............. 385
Switch ................................... 210
Wattage ................................ 469
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 231, 235
Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 294
Front seats ............................... 119
Adjustment ............................ 119
Cleaning................................ 337
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Front side marker lights.......... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 392
Wattage ................................ 469Front turn signal lights ........... 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 390
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
Fuel ........................................... 218
Capacity................................ 460
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 412
Information............................ 470
Refueling .............................. 218
Type.............................. 218, 460
Warning light......................... 415
Fuel filler door ......................... 218
Refueling .............................. 218
Fuel pump shut off system..... 412
Fuses ........................................ 382
Garage door opener ................ 320
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 297
Grocery bag hooks.................. 306
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KDSS......................................... 260
Keyless entry ........................... 103
Smart key system ................. 103
Wireless remote control .......... 96
Keys ............................................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 106
Electronic key ......................... 90
Engine switch................ 191, 194
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 446
Key number plate.................... 90
Keyless entry .......................... 96
Mechanical key ....................... 92
Replacing the battery ............ 379
Warning buzzer..................... 105
Wireless remote control
key ........................................ 96
Knee airbags .............................. 35
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever .............. 349
Hood lock release lever ........ 349
Shift lever .............................. 199
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wiper lever.................... 212, 215License plate lights ................. 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 398
Wattage ................................ 469
Light bulbs
Replacing.............................. 387
Wattage ................................ 469
Lights
Fog light switch ..................... 210
Front Interior light ................. 294
Headlight switch ................... 204
Interior lights list.................... 293
Luggage compartment
lights ................................... 116
Personal lights ...................... 294
Rear interior light .................. 294
Replacing light bulbs ............ 387
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Vanity lights .......................... 308
Wattage ................................ 469
Limited slip differential ........... 260
Load capacity .......................... 173
Lock steering
column ........................... 192, 196
Luggage compartment
features .................................. 303
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Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance ... 346
General maintenance ........... 342
Maintenance data ................. 458
Maintenance requirements ... 340
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 341
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 413
Manual air conditioning
system .................................... 278
Master warning light................ 422
Meter ........................................... 81
Indicators ................................ 79
Instrument panel light
control................................... 82
Meters ..................................... 81
Multi-information display ......... 83
Warning lights ......................... 77
Mirrors
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirror
defoggers ................... 280, 286
Outside rear view mirrors...... 143
Vanity mirrors........................ 308
Moon roof ................................. 152
Door lock linked
moon roof operation ........... 154
Jam protection function......... 153
Operation .............................. 152
Multi Terrain ABS .................... 259
Multi-information display .......... 83
Customizing vehicle
features ................................ 86
Driving monitor........................ 84
Switching the display .............. 84
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 422
Multi-terrain Select .................. 252Navigation system*
Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 81
Off-road precautions ............... 272
Oil
Engine oil .............................. 352
Opener
Back door ............................. 115
Hood ..................................... 349
Outer foot lights ...................... 293
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 143
Adjusting and folding ............ 143
Outside rear view
mirror defoggers ......... 280, 286
Outside temperature
display.................................... 310
Overhead console ................... 300
Overheating, Engine ............... 452
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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Parking brake ........................... 203
Operation .............................. 203
Parking brake engaged
warning buzzer ................... 413
Parking lights ........................... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs............. 390
Wattage ................................ 469
Pen holder ................................ 301
Personal lights ......................... 294
Power back window ................ 148
Jam protection function......... 150
Operation .............................. 148
Power outlets ................... 311, 316
Power steering
Fluid ...................................... 359
Warning light ......................... 415
Power windows........................ 145
Door lock linked
window operation ............... 146
Jam protection function......... 146
Operation .............................. 145
Window lock switch............... 145Radiator .................................... 356
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 243
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 122
Folding down ........ 124, 126, 128
Rear step bumper .................... 115
Rear turn signal lights ............ 202
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Turn signal lever ................... 202
Wattage ................................ 469
Rear view mirror
Inside rear view mirror .......... 141
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 143
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window ............................ 148
Rear window
defoggers....................... 280, 286
Rear window wiper .................. 215
Refueling .................................. 218
Capacity................................ 460
Fuel types ............................. 460
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 220
Replacing
Fuses .................................... 382
Key battery ........................... 379
Light bulbs ............................ 385
Tires...................................... 429
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 494
Resetting the message
indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 341
Roof luggage carrier ............... 168
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