4848-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
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
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Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, brand, and/or model name molding
that is higher or deeper than the same
molding on the other sidewall of the tire, or
(b) The outward facing sidewall of an asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Tire related termMeaning
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Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and cont ains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning
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*:Table 1 ⎯ Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Test rim
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning
516What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B37U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( →P. 433)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt, or
snow. ( →P. 460)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck
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Daytime running light system .................................... 212
Defogger Front windshield.................... 290
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 284, 290
Rear window ................. 284, 290
Dimension ................................ 462
Dinghy towing .......................... 192
Display Multi-information display ......... 81
Trip information ....................... 83
Warning message ................. 426
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 350
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 473
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system ......... 101
Back door.............................. 115
Door lock......................... 99, 116
Door windows ....................... 146
Open door warning buzzer ... 106
Open door warning light........ 419
Outside rear view mirrors...... 144
Rear door child-protector ...... 100
Side doors............................... 97
Downhill assist control system .................................... 250
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 133
Driving ...................................... 160
Break-in tips .......................... 161
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 263
Off-road precautions ............. 276
Procedures ........................... 160
Winter drive tips .................... 272 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 83
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key ............................ 90
Battery-saving function ......... 107
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 451
Replacing the battery............ 383
Emergency flashers ................ 406
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 451
If the engine will not start ...... 448
If the vehicle battery is
discharged.......................... 453
If the warning buzzer
sounds................................ 417
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 417
If the warning message is displayed ........................ 426
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 450
If you have a flat tire ............. 433
If you think something is wrong .............................. 415
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 460
If your vehicle has to be
stopped in an emergency ... 407
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 409
If your vehicle overheats....... 457
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EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 197
Compartment ........................ 354
Engine switch................ 193, 196
Hood ..................................... 353
How to start the
engine......................... 193, 196
Identification number ............ 463
If the engine will not start ...... 448
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 193, 196
Overheating .......................... 457
Engine coolant ......................... 359 Capacity ................................ 468
Checking ............................... 359
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 81
Engine immobilizer system ...... 70
Engine oil ................................. 356
Capacity ................................ 465
Checking ............................... 356
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 272
Engine switch .................. 193, 196
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10
Flat tire...................................... 433
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid Automatic transmission......... 471
Brake .................................... 471
Power steering ...................... 472
Washer ................................. 367
Fog lights ................................. 214 Replacing light bulbs............. 389
Switch ................................... 214
Wattage ................................ 473
Four-wheel drive
system ............................ 235, 239 Front passenger occupant
classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 298
Front seats ............................... 120 Adjustment............................ 120
Cleaning ............................... 341
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295
Front side marker lights ......... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Front turn signal lights ........... 206
Replacing light bulbs ............ 394
Turn signal lever ................... 206
Wattage ................................ 473
Fuel ........................................... 222 Capacity................................ 464
Fuel gauge.............................. 81
Fuel pump shut off system ... 416
Information............................ 474
Refueling .............................. 222
Type.............................. 222, 464
Warning light......................... 419
Fuel filler door ......................... 222 Refueling .............................. 222
Fuel pump shut off system..... 416
Fuses ........................................ 386
Garage door opener ................ 324
Gauges ....................................... 81
Glove box ................................. 301
Grocery bag hooks.................. 310
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Safety Connect ........................ 331
Seat belt reminder light........... 420
Seat belts.................................... 30Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 342
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 .... 420
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 418
Seat heaters ............................. 295
Seat position memory ............. 133
Seat ventilators ........................ 295
Seating capacity ...................... 175
Seats ................................. 120, 123
Adjustment .................... 120, 123
Adjustment precautions ................. 122, 132
Child seats/child restraint system installation ................ 57
Cleaning................................ 341
Driving position memory ....... 133
Head restraints ..................... 137
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 295
Seat position memory ........... 133
Seat ventilators ..................... 295 Sensor
Automatic headlight
system .......... ...................... 212
Inside rear view mirror .......... 143
Intuitive parking assist .......... 229
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 201 Automatic transmission ........ 201
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 204
Shift lock system ..................... 203
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 208 Light switch ........................... 208
Replacing light bulbs ............ 396
Wattage ................................ 473
Side mirrors ............................. 144
Adjusting and folding ............ 144
Side turn signal lights ............. 206
Slide deck................................. 310
Smart key system .................... 104 Antenna location ................... 104
Entry functions ........................ 97
Starting the engine ............... 196
Snow tires ................................ 275
Spare tire .................................. 433 Inflation pressure .................. 472
Storage location.................... 434
Spark plug ................................ 468
Specifications .......................... 462
Speedometer.............................. 81
Steering lock ............................ 198 Column lock release ............. 199
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 432
Steering wheel ......................... 140
Adjustment............................ 140
Storage feature ........................ 300
Storage precautions................ 173
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