2020 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual (in English)

4RUNNER (U)
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)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safe driving ................... 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. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 70
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 76
Alarm ................................... 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 82
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 90 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 102
Side doors ......................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 118
Automatic running boards ............................. 128
Back door .......................... 131
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 136
Rear seats ......................... 139
Driving position memory ........................... 149
Head restraints .................. 153
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 156
Inside rear view mirror ....... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 160
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 162
Power back window ........... 166
Moon roof .......................... 170
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4RUNNER (U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 176
Cargo and luggage............ 186
Vehicle load limits ............. 191
Trailer towing..................... 192
Dinghy towing.................... 208
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 209
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 212
Automatic transmission ..... 218
Turn signal lever................ 223
Parking brake .................... 224
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 225
Automatic High Beam ....... 231
Fog light switch ................. 235
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 237
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 240
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 243 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 246
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 254
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)..... 265
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 273
Intuitive parking assist ....... 286
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 293
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 297
Active traction control system ............................. 301
AUTO LSD system ............ 303
Rear differential lock system ............................. 305
Downhill assist control system ............................. 308
Crawl Control ..................... 311
Multi-terrain Select............. 314
Driving assist systems ....... 321
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 330
Off-road precautions .......... 334
4Driving

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4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the
air conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 346
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 353
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 355
• Interior lights ................. 356
• Personal lights .............. 356
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 358
• Glove box...................... 359
• Console box .................. 359
• Cup holders .................. 360
• Auxiliary box ................. 362
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 363
• Bottle holders ................ 364
Luggage compartment features ........................... 365 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 370
• Sun visors ..................... 370
• Vanity mirrors ................ 370
• Clock ............................. 371
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 372
• Power outlets ................ 376
• USB charging ports ....... 379
• Armrest.......................... 381
• Assist grips .................... 381
Garage door opener .......... 382
5Interior features

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4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 390
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 393
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 396
General maintenance ........ 398
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 401
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 402
Hood.................................. 405
Engine compartment ......... 406
Tires .................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure........ 434
Wheels .............................. 437
Air conditioning filter .......... 440
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 442
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 445
Light bulbs ......................... 448 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 464
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 465
If the vehicle is trapped in rising water .................. 467
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 468
If you think something is wrong ........................... 475
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 476
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 477
If a warning message is displayed...................... 487
If you have a flat tire .......... 492
If the engine will not start ................................. 507
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 509
If the electronic key does not operate
properly ........................... 510
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 513
If your vehicle overheats......................... 517
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 520
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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4RUNNER (U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 522
Fuel information ................ 532
Tire information ................. 535
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 547
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 560 Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners ............................. 562
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 563
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)................................ 565
8Vehicle specifications9For owners

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4RUNNER (U)What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 576
Alphabetical index...................... 581
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVI GATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regard-
ing the audio/navigation system.

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4RUNNER (U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains
all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations fo r equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the t ime of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product impr ovement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrat ions may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you ma y 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 T oyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know tha t Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their per formance,
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 pro ducts. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its perf ormance, 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.
The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehic le could affect
electronic systems such as:
● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Toyota Safety Sense P
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary meas ures or spe-
cial instructions regarding instal lation of a mobile two-way radio system.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle afte r turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and m odification of your Toyota
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system