
4616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)■
License plate lights
Remove the screws and
lens.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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2
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4626-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replac
ed by
your Toyota dealer.
● Fog light (right side)
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker lights, high
mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of LEDs. If any
LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have the light
replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immedia tely after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hands. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Fa ilure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

5318-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Light bulbs
Light bulbsBulb No.WTy p e
Exterior
HeadlightsLow beam
High beam and daytime run-
ning lights
900555
60A
B
Front turn signal and parking
lights7444NA28/8E
Front side marker lights5D
Fog lights19C
Rear turn signal lights21E
Back-up lights16D
License plate lights5D
Interior
Front personal/ front interior
lights5D
Rear interior light8F
Vanity lights8D
Door courtesy lights1685D
Luggage compartment lights8F
A: H11 halogen bulbs
B: HB3 halogen bulbs
C: H16 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (clear)
E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs

582Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Back doorBack door.............................. 131
Back window ......................... 166
Smart key system ................. 118
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Back window ............................ 166
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 460
Wattage ................................ 531
Battery ...................................... 415
Battery checking ................... 415
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 513
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 330
Warning light ......................... 477
Bottle holders .......................... 364
Brake Fluid ...................................... 412
Parking brake........................ 224
Warning light ......................... 477
Brake assist ............................. 321
Brake override system ............ 177
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 89 Care .................................. 390, 393
Aluminum wheels ................. 391
Exterior ................................. 390
Interior .................................. 393
Seat belts.............................. 394
Cargo capacity......................... 191
Cargo hooks ............................ 365
Cargo net hooks ...................... 366
Center differential lock ........... 297
Chains ...................................... 332
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats, installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing CRS with top tether strap.............. 66
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585Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Emergency flashers ................ 464
EngineACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 406
Engine switch................ 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 405
How to start the engine......................... 209, 212
Identification number ............ 523
If the engine will not start ...... 507
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 517
Engine coolant ......................... 410
Capacity ................................ 526
Checking ............................... 410
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 330
Engine coolant temperature gauge........................................ 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 408 Capacity ................................ 525
Checking ............................... 408
Preparing and checking
before winter....................... 330
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR) ........ 10 Flat tire ..................................... 492
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 529
Brake .................................... 529
Power steering...................... 530
Washer ................................. 418
Fog lights ................................. 235 Replacing light bulbs ............ 448
Switch ................................... 235
Wattage ................................ 531
Four-wheel drive system............................ 293, 297
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights............... 356
Front seats ............................... 136
Adjustment............................ 136
Cleaning ............................... 393
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 353F

586Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Front side marker lights.......... 225Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Wattage ................................ 531
Front turn signal lights ........... 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 531
Fuel ........................................... 243 Capacity ................................ 524
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 476
Information ............................ 532
Refueling............................... 243
Type .............................. 243, 524
Warning light ......................... 480
Fuel filler door.......................... 243
Refueling............................... 243
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 476
Fuses ........................................ 445
Garage door opener ................ 382
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 359
Grocery bag hooks .................. 368 Head restraints ........................ 153
Headlights ................................ 225
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 231
Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs................... 450, 452, 462
Wattage ................................ 531
Heaters Air conditioning
system ....... ................. 340, 346
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 342, 348
Seat heaters ......................... 353
Hill-start assist control ........... 322
Hood ......................................... 405
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 365
Cargo net hooks ................... 366
Grocery bag hooks ............... 368
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 156
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588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
LATCH anchors ......................... 59
LeverAuxiliary catch lever .............. 405
Hood lock release lever ........ 405
Shift lever .............................. 218
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wiper lever.................... 237, 240
License plate lights ................. 225 Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 531
Light bulbs Replacing .............................. 450
Wattage ................................ 531
Lights Automatic High Beam
system ......... ....................... 231
Fog light switch ..................... 235
Front Interior light.................. 356
Headlight switch.................... 225
Interior lights list .................... 355
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 133
Personal lights ...................... 356
Rear interior light .................. 356
Replacing light bulbs............. 450
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Vanity lights .......................... 370
Wattage ................................ 531
Limited slip differential ........... 322
Load capacity........................... 191
Lock steering column ........................... 210, 215
Luggage compartment features .................................. 365 Maintenance
Do-it-yourself maintenance... 402
General maintenance ........... 398
Maintenance data ................. 522
Maintenance requirements ... 396
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 397
Malfunction indicator lamp..... 478
Manual air conditioning system.................................... 340
Master warning light ....... 481, 487
Meter ........................................... 88 Indicators ................................ 85
Instrument panel light control .................................. 89
Meters..................................... 88
Multi-information display ......... 90
Warning lights ......................... 83
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 342, 348
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Vanity mirrors ....................... 370
Moon roof ................................. 170
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 172
Jam protection function ........ 171
Operation .............................. 170
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590Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Parking brake ........................... 224Operation .............................. 224
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 254 Warning light ......................... 214
Parking lights ........................... 225 Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Wattage ................................ 531
Pen holder ................................ 363
Personal lights ......................... 356
Power back window ................ 166 Jam protection function......... 168
Operation .............................. 166
Power outlets ................... 372, 376
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 414
Warning light ......................... 479
Power windows........................ 162 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 164
Jam protection function......... 163
Operation .............................. 162
Window lock switch............... 162 Radiator .................................... 412
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 305
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 139
Folding down ........ 141, 143, 145
Rear step bumper .................... 132
Rear turn signal lights ............ 223
Replacing light bulbs ............ 459
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 531
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 166
Rear window defoggers....................... 342, 348
Rear window wiper .................. 240
Refueling .................................. 243
Capacity................................ 524
Fuel types ............................. 524
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 245
Replacing Fuses .................................... 445
Key battery ........................... 442
Light bulbs ............................ 448
Tires...................................... 492
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 562
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 397
Roof luggage carrier ............... 186
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