4467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Use the mechanical key
(P. 92) in order to perform the
following operations:
Locks all the doors
Closes the windows and moon
roof (turn and hold)
*
(P. 146, 154)
Unlocks all the doors
Turning the key rearward unlocks the driver’s door. Turning the key once
again unlocks the other doors.
Opens the windows and moon roof (turn and hold)*
(P. 146, 154)
*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.
If the electronic key does not operate
properly (vehicles with a smar t key system)
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is
interrupted (P. 106) or the electronic key cannot be used
because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wire-
less remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors
can be opened and the engine can be started by following the
procedure below.
Locking and unlocking the doors
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3
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4477-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side
of the electronic key to the
engine switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm will
sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the key.
Press the engine switch.
In the event that the engine still cannot be started, contact your Toyota
dealer.
■Stopping the engine
Shift the shift lever to P and press the engine switch as you normally do when
stopping the engine.
■Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 380)
■Changing engine switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press
the engine switch.
The engine does not start and modes will be changed each time the switch is
pressed.(P. 195)
Starting the engine
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CAUTION
■When using the mechanical key and operating the power windows,
power back window or moon roof
Operate the power windows, power back window or moon roof after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power windows, power
back window or moon roof.
4808-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and luggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning
4898-2. Customization
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■
Outer foot lights* (P. 293)
*: If equipped
■
Moon roof* (P. 152)
*: If equipped
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
tem: Operation when you
approach the vehicle with the
electronic key on your person
OnOff
Operation when the doors are
unlocked using the wireless
remote control, key or entry
function
OnOff
Operation when the doors are
unlocked using the door lock
switch
OnOff
Time period before lights turn
off15 seconds7.5 seconds
30 seconds
Lighting controlOnOff
FunctionDefault settingCustomized
setting
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOffOn
Mechanical key linked opera-
tionOpen and closeOpen only
Close only
Linked operation of compo-
nents when door key is usedSlide onlyTilt only
Wireless remote control linked
operation (open only)OffOn
Linked operation of compo-
nents when wireless remote
control is used (open only)
Slide onlyTilt only
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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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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Head restraints ........................ 136
Headlights ................................ 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light
bulbs ................... 387, 389, 399
Wattage ................................ 469
Heaters
Air conditioning
system ........................ 278, 284
Outside rear view
mirrors ....................... 280, 286
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Hill-start assist control............ 260
Hood ......................................... 349
Hooks
Cargo hooks ......................... 303
Cargo net hooks ................... 304
Grocery bag hooks ............... 306
Retaining hooks (floor mat)..... 26
Horn .......................................... 139I/M test ...................................... 345
Identification
Engine .................................. 459
Vehicle .................................. 459
Ignition switch
(engine switch) .............. 191, 194
Illuminated entry system ........ 295
Immobilizer system ................... 70
Indicators ................................... 79
Initialization
Maintenance ......................... 341
Moon roof ............................. 154
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
Inside rear view mirror ............ 141
Instrument panel light
control ...................................... 82
Interior lights ........................... 293
Intuitive parking assist ........... 225
Jack
Vehicle-equipped jack .......... 429
Jack handle .............................. 433
Jam protection function
Moon roof ............................. 153
Power back window .............. 150
Power windows..................... 146
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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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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
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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