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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 173
Trailer towing..................... 174
Dinghy towing.................... 190
4-2. Driving procedures
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without
a smart key system) ........ 191
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with
a smart key system) ........ 194
Automatic transmission ..... 199
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights
and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and
washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and
washer ............................ 2154-4. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap................................... 218
4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 221
Intuitive parking assist ....... 225
Four-wheel drive
system (part-time
4WD models)................... 231
Four-wheel drive
system (full-time
4WD models)................... 235
Active traction control
system ............................. 239
AUTO LSD system ............ 241
Rear differential lock
system ............................. 243
Downhill assist control
system ............................. 246
Crawl Control ..................... 249
Multi-terrain Select............. 252
Driving assist systems ....... 259
4-6. Driving tips
Winter driving tips .............. 268
Off-road precautions .......... 272
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior ........... 337
6-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements ................... 340
General maintenance ........ 342
Emission inspection
and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 345
6-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions ..................... 346
Hood.................................. 349
Engine compartment ......... 350
Tires .................................. 365
Tire inflation pressure........ 371
Wheels .............................. 374
Air conditioning filter .......... 377
Wireless remote
control/electronic
key battery ...................... 379
Checking and replacing
fuses ............................... 382
Light bulbs ......................... 3857-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 402
If your vehicle has to
be stopped in an
emergency....................... 403
7-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If your vehicle needs to
be towed .......................... 405
If you think something
is wrong ........................... 411
Fuel pump shut off
system ............................. 412
If a warning light turns
on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 413
If a warning message or
indicator is displayed ....... 422
If you have a flat tire .......... 429
If the engine will not
start ................................. 442
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P ............. 444
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............ 445
If the electronic key does
not operate properly ........ 446
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ....................... 448
If your vehicle overheats.... 452
If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................ 455
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel,
oil level, etc.) ................... 458
Fuel information ................ 470
Tire information ................. 473
8-2. Customization
Customizable features ...... 485
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize................ 492
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)....................... 497What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 508
Alphabetical index ...................... 514
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL” for information regard-
ing the audio/navigation system.

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)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)_(OM35B23U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
●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. 96
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 96
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 145
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
* . . . . . . . . . . P. 446
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415, 423
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 114
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 148
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 415, 422
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 143
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 280, 286
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 212
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 268
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 218
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 460
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782. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ON
mode (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. 415)*1Master warning light
(P. 422)
Low fuel level warning
light (P. 415)*1Tire pressure warning
light (P. 416)
Seat belt reminder light
(P. 416)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light (P. 415)
*1
Low engine oil pressure
warning light (P. 413)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(P. 415)
*1
Power steering warning
light (P. 415)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(P. 415)

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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. 199)
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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