2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER Owners Manual (in English)

4897-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
●Phillips screwdriver
● Stop the vehicle in a safe place on a hard, flat surface.
● Set the parking brake.
● Shift the shift lever to P.
● Stop the engine.
● Turn on the emergency flashers. ( P. 462)
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire. The flat tire can b e
replaced with the spare tire.
For details about tires: P. 4 2 2
WARNING
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair, which cou ld result in an accident.
You will need the following item:
Before jacking up the vehicle

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Spare tire
Jack
Tool bag
Location of the spare tire, jack and tools
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4917-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■Using the tire jack
Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off
the jack, leading to death or serious injury.
●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing t ires or
installing and removing tire chains.
●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat
tire.
Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jack s for
replacing tires on this vehicle.
●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack poi nt.
●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported
by the jack.
●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the
jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle w hile someone is inside.
●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack.
●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to
replace the tire.
●Use a jack stand if it is nece ssary to get under the vehicle.
Vehicles with Automatic running boards
●Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in seri-
ous injury:
• When jacking up the vehicle, always turn the Automatic running boards switch off.
• When jacking up the vehicle, do not use an Automatic running b oard
as a jack point. The Automatic running board may break, causing
injuries.
Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that n o one
working on or near the vehicle may be injured.
■Using the jack handle
Tighten all the jack handle bol ts securely using a Phillips-hea d screw-
driver, to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpe ctedly.

4927-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Remove the cover.
Unhook and take out the tool
bag.
Take out the jack.For loosening
For tightening
Taking out the jack and tool bag
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4937-2. Steps to take in an emergency
7
When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle and the jack handle extension bar from the
tool bag and assembly by following these steps.
Loosen the bolt and the
screw using either the jack
handle or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle
extension bars and tighten
the bolt.
Check that the bolt is firmly
tightened.
Assemble the jack handle
and the jack handle exten-
sion bar and tighten the
screw.
Check that the screw is firmly
tightened.
Taking out the spare tire
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4947-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Insert the end of the jack han-
dle extension into the lowering
screw and turn it counterclock-
wise.
Lower the spare tire completely
to the ground.
Pull out the spare tire and
remove the holding bracket.
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4957-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Chock the tires.
Remove the wheel ornament
using the wheel ornament
remover.
To protect the wheel ornament,
place a rag between the wheel
ornament remover and the wheel
ornament, as shown in the illus-
tration.
Slightly loosen the wheel nuts
(one turn).
Replacing a flat tire
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Flat tireWheel chock positions
FrontLeft-hand sideBehind the rear right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideBehind the rear left-hand side tire
RearLeft-hand sideIn front of the front right-hand side tire
Right-hand sideIn front of the front left-hand side tire
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4967-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Assembling the jack handle.
Remove the jack handle, jack handle extension bar and jack handle
bar from the tool bag and ass emble by following these steps.
Loosen the bolts and the
screw using either the jack
handle or a screwdriver.
Assemble the jack handle
extension bars and the jack
handle bar and tighten the
bolts.
Check that the bolts are firmly
tightened.
Assemble the jack handle
extension bar and the jack
handle and tighten the screw.
Check that the screw is firmly
tightened.
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