2017 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual

4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
3
Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 46
Safety information for children ............................. 52
Child restraint systems ........ 53
Installing child restraints ...... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 70
Alarm ................................... 72
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 76
Gauges and meters............. 81
Multi-information display ..... 83 3-1. Key information
Keys..................................... 90
Side doors ........................... 97
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 104
Automatic running boards ............................. 112
Back door .......................... 115
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 120
Rear seats ......................... 123
Driving position memory .... 133
Head restraints .................. 137
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 140
Inside rear view mirror ....... 142
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 144
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 146
Power back window ........... 150
Moon roof .......................... 154
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 160
Cargo and luggage............ 170
Vehicle load limits ............. 175
Trailer towing..................... 176
Dinghy towing.................... 192
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 193
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 196
Automatic transmission ..... 201
Turn signal lever................ 206
Parking brake .................... 207
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 208
Fog light switch ................. 214
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 216
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 219
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 222 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 225
Intuitive parking assist ....... 229
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 235
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 239
Active traction control system ............................. 243
AUTO LSD system ............ 245
Rear differential lock system ............................. 247
Downhill assist control system ............................. 250
Crawl Control ..................... 253
Multi-terrain Select............. 256
Driving assist systems ....... 263
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 272
Off-road precautions .......... 276
4Driving

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 282
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 288
Seat heaters/seat ventilators........................ 295
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 297
• Interior lights ................. 298
• Personal lights .............. 298
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 300
• Glove box...................... 301
• Console box .................. 301
• Cup holders .................. 302
• Auxiliary box ................. 304
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 305
• Bottle holders ................ 306
Luggage compartment features ........................... 307 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 312
• Sun visors ..................... 312
• Vanity mirrors ................ 312
• Clock ............................. 313
• Outside temperature display ........................... 314
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 315
• Power outlets ................ 320
• Armrest.......................... 322
• Assist grips .................... 323
Garage door opener .......... 324
Safety Connect .................. 331
5Interior features

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 341
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 344
General maintenance ........ 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 349
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 350
Hood.................................. 353
Engine compartment ......... 354
Tires .................................. 369
Tire inflation pressure........ 375
Wheels .............................. 378
Air conditioning filter .......... 381
Wireless remote control/ electronic key
battery ............................. 383
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 386
Light bulbs ......................... 389 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 409
If you think something is wrong............................... 415
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 416
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 417
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 426
If you have a flat tire .......... 433
If the engine will not start ................................. 448
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 450
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 451
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 453
If your vehicle overheats.... 457
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 460
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 462
Fuel information ................ 474
Tire information ................. 477
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 489
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 496
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............... 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)....................... 499
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)....................... 501 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 512
Alphabetical index ...................... 517
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-
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)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 information
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota