
5458-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: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
Te s t r i m
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

560
4RUNNER (U)
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main -
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is requiredAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 397
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 423

580What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 492)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 520)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

584Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Downhill assist control system .................................... 308
Drive-Start Control .................. 177
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149
Driving ...................................... 176 Break-in tips .......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 321
Off-road precautions ............. 334
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 330
Dynamic radar cruise control .................................... 273 Eco Driving Indicator ................ 97
EDR (Event data recorder)........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102
Battery-saving function ......... 121
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ................. 510
Replacing the battery............ 442
Emergency, in case of If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 510
If the engine will not start ...... 507
If the vehicle battery is discharged.......................... 513
If the warning buzzer sounds................................ 477
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 477
If a warning message
is displayed ........................ 487
If you cannot operate back door opener ............... 509
If you have a flat tire ............. 492
If you think something is wrong .............................. 475
If your vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 520
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 465
If your vehicle needs to be towed......................... 468
If your vehicle overheats....... 517E

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

592Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Shift lock system ..................... 220
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 225Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 455
Wattage ................................ 531
Side mirrors ............................. 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Side turn signal lights ............. 223
Slide deck ................................. 368
Smart key system .................... 118 Antenna location ................... 118
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine................ 212
Snow tires ................................ 333
Spare tire .................................. 492 Inflation pressure .................. 530
Storage location .................... 493
Spark plug ................................ 526
Specifications .......................... 522
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering lock ............................ 215 Column lock release ............. 215
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 215
Steering wheel ......................... 156 Adjustment ............................ 156
Storage feature ........................ 358
Storage precautions ................ 189
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 520
Sun visors ................................ 370 Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 231
Cruise control switch ............ 273
Door lock switches................ 113
Driving position memory switches ............................. 149
Emergency flashers switch ... 464
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
Fog light switch ..................... 235
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 382
Ignition switch ............... 209, 212
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 265
Light switches ....................... 225
Moon roof switches............... 170
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 160
Power back window
switch ................................. 166
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switches........ 162
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 342, 348
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 240
Seat heater switches ............ 353
Seat ventilator switches ........ 353
“SOS” button........................... 70
Telephone switches
*
VSC OFF switch ................... 323
Window lock switch .............. 162
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 237

593Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights .................................. 225Light switch ........................... 225
Telephone switches
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 434 Maintenance data ................. 530
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 535 Glossary................................ 541
Size ....................................... 537
Tire identification number ..... 536
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 539
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 422 Function ................................ 422
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 423
Registering ID codes ............ 424
Warning light ......................... 481 Tires .......................................... 420
Chains .................................. 332
Checking............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............. 492
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Information............................ 535
Replacing.............................. 492
Rotating tires ........................ 421
Size....................................... 530
Snow tires ............................. 333
Spare tire .............................. 492
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 422
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 493
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 191
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 208
Emergency towing ................ 470
Trailer towing ........................ 192
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 246 Automatic High Beam ........... 231
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 273
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 265
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 254
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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4RUNNER (U)
GAS STATION INFORMATION
Auxiliary catch leverFuel filler door
P. 405 P. 245
Hood lock release
leverTire inflation
pressure
P. 405P. 530
Fuel tank capacity
(Reference) 23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)
Fuel type
Unleaded gasoline only P. 243, 524
Cold tire inflation
pressure P. 5 3 0
Engine oil capacity
(Drain and refill —
reference)
P. 5 2 5
Engine oil type
P. 525