2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER warning

5017-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw
is in the wheel lug nut hole and
the holding bracket is centered
in the wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
Vehicles wit hout kinetic
dynamic suspension: While
raising, secure the tire, taking
care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic su spension: While raising, pull the
tire towards the rear of the vehi cle, taking care that the tire goes up
without catching on any surrounding part to prevent it from fly ing
forward during a collis ion or sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may resul t in damage
to the spare tire carrier and lose of the tire, which could res ult in death or
serious injury.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
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5027-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Vishually check to ensure the tire
is not hung on su rrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly
exists, repeat step and step
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Repeat step any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 425)
■When using the spare tire (veh icles without P245/60R20 tires)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pre ssure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spar e tire after
the tire pressure wa rning light comes on, the light remains on.
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5037-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object c aught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor -
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and t rans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liqui d sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replac e the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 4 2 5 )

5097-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■When using the mechanical key a nd operating the power windows,
power back window or moon roof
Operate the power windows, power back window or moon roof after check-
ing to make sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of
their body parts caught in the window or moon roof.
Also, do not allow children to operate the mechanical key. It is possible for
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window s, power
back window or moon roof.

5137-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■Avoiding battery fires or explosions
Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally ignit ing the flam-
mable gas that may be emitted from the battery:
● Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that
it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the in tended terminal.
● Do not allow the other end of the jumper cable connected to the “+” termi-
nal to come into contact with any other parts or metal surfaces in the area,
such as brackets or unpainted metal.
● Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come in to contact
with each other.
● Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open fla me near
the battery.
■ Battery precautions
The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte , while
related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the foll owing pre-
cautions when handling the battery:
● When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and t ake care
not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact wit h skin, clothing
or the vehicle body.
● Do not lean over the battery.
● In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention.
Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medica l attention
can be received.
● Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, term inals, and
other battery-related parts.
● Do not allow children near the battery.
NOTICE
■When handling jumper cables
When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not beco me entan-
gled in the cooling fans or engine drive belt.

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Add engine coolant if neces-
sary. (P. 409)
Water can be used in an emer-
gency if engine coolant is unavail-
able.
Start the engine to check that the radiator cooling fan operate and
to check for coolant leaks from the radiator or hoses.
If the fan are not operating:
Stop the engine immediately and contact your Toyota dealer.
If the fan are operating:
Have the vehicle ins pected at the nearest Toyota dealer.
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WARNING
■When inspecting under th e hood of your vehicle
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury such as burns.
● If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the ho od until
the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot.
● Keep hands and clothing (especially a tie, a scarf or a muffler ) away from
the fans and belts.
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● Do not loosen the radiator cap and the
coolant reservoir cap while the engine
and radiator are hot.
High temperature steam or coolant
could spray out.

5177-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your att empts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 322)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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P. 484)
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5378-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
This information has been prepared in accordance with regulations
issued by the National Highway Tr affic Safety Administration of the
U.S. Department of Transportation.
It provides the purchasers and/or prospective purchasers of Toyota
vehicles with info rmation on uniform ti re quality grading.
Your Toyota dealer will help answer any questions you may have as
you read this information.
■DOT quality grades
All passenger vehicle tires must conform to Federal Safety Requ ire-
ments in addition to these grades. Quality grades can be found
where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder an d
maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
■Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear
rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a s peci-
fied government t est course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 - 1 /2)
times as well on the governmen t course as a tire graded 100.
The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual condi -
tions of their use. Performance ma y differ significantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and diff erences
in road characteristics and climate.
■Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B and C ,
and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement a s
measured under controlled conditions on specified government te st
surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have p oor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on b raking
(straight ahead) traction tests and does not include cornering (turn-
ing) traction.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading