2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER spare tire

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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5288-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Chassis lubrication
Propeller shafts
SpiderLithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Slide yoke
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas-
sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base
chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Steering
Free playLess than 1.2 in. (30 mm)
Power steering fluid typeAutomatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II
or III
Tires and wheels
Tire sizeP265/70R17 113S, P245/60R20 107H
Tire inflation pressure
(Recommended cold tire
inflation pressure)
Front:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar)
Rear:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Spare:
32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm
2 or bar)
Wheel size17  7J, 17  7 1/2J, 20  7J
Wheel nut torque
Steel wheels:
83 ft•lbf (112 N•m, 11.4 kgf•m)
Aluminum wheels:
76 ft•lbf (103 N•m, 10.5 kgf•m)

578What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 489)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 517)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Seats ................................. 136, 139Adjustment .................... 136, 139
Adjustment
precautions ................. 138, 148
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 57
Cleaning................................ 395
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 355
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 355
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 228
Inside rear view mirror .......... 159
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 218 Automatic transmission......... 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221 Shift lock system ..................... 220
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 225
Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Wattage ................................ 529
Side mirrors ............................. 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Side turn signal lights ............. 223
Slide deck................................. 370
Smart key system .................... 118 Antenna location ................... 118
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 212
Snow tires ................................ 332
Spare tire .................................. 489 Inflation pressure .................. 528
Storage location.................... 490
Spark plug ................................ 524
Specifications .......................... 520
Speedometer.............................. 88
Steering lock ............................ 215 Column lock release ............. 215
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 215
Steering wheel ......................... 156 Adjustment............................ 156
Storage feature ........................ 360
Storage precautions................ 189
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
Sun visors ................................ 372

590Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Tires .......................................... 422Chains................................... 331
Checking ............................... 422
If you have a flat tire ............. 489
Inflation pressure .................. 528
Information ............................ 533
Replacing .............................. 489
Rotating tires......................... 423
Size ....................................... 528
Snow tires ............................. 332
Spare tire .............................. 489
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 424
Warning light ......................... 478
Tools ......................................... 490
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 191
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 208
Emergency towing ................ 469
Trailer towing ........................ 192
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 245 Automatic High Beam ........... 230
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 272
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 264
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 254 TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 320
Trailer Sway Control ............... 320
Transmission ........................... 218
Trip information ......................... 88
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights .................... 223
Replacing light bulbs .... 452, 456
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 529
USB port
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Valet key ................................... 102
Vanity lights ............................. 372 Wattage ................................ 529
Vanity mirrors .......................... 372
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 521
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 320
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 355
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 320
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