2021 TOYOTA 4RUNNER tow

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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581Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 133
Battery precautions ....... 418, 513
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 173
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 445
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 392, 395 Exterior ................................. 392
Interior................................... 395
Seat belts .............................. 396
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 393
Clock ......................................... 373
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 414
Console box ............................. 361
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 514
Crawl Control ........................... 310
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 272
Cup holders.............................. 362
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 545 Daytime running light
system.................................... 228
Defogger Front windshield ................... 349
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Rear window ................. 342, 349
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing.......................... 208
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 272
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 264
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 484
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 404
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 529
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 131
Door lock ...................... 113, 132
Door windows ....................... 162
Open door warning buzzer ... 120
Open door warning light ....... 476
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 307
Drive-Start Control .................. 177
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149D

582Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Driving ...................................... 176Break-in tips .......................... 178
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving assist systems .......... 320
Off-road precautions ............. 333
Procedures ........................... 176
Winter drive tips .................... 329
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 272
Eco Driving Indicator ................ 97
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 121
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 507
Replacing the battery ............ 443
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 507
If the engine will not start ...... 504
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 510
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 474
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 474
If a warning message is displayed......................... 484
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 506
If you have a flat tire ............. 489
If you think something is wrong .............................. 472
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 463
If your vehicle needs
to be towed ......................... 466
If your vehicle overheats ....... 514 Emergency flashers ................ 462
Engine
ACCESSORY mode ............. 213
Compartment ........................ 408
Engine switch ............... 209, 212
Hood ..................................... 407
How to start the engine ........................ 209, 212
Identification number ............ 521
If the engine will not start ...... 504
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 209, 212
Overheating .......................... 514
Engine coolant......................... 412
Capacity................................ 524
Checking............................... 412
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 329
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 88
Engine immobilizer system ...... 76
Engine oil ................................. 410 Capacity................................ 523
Checking............................... 410
Preparing and checking
before winter ...................... 329
Engine switch .................. 209, 212
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 489
Floor mats .................................. 26
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 527
Brake .................................... 527
Power steering...................... 528
Washer ................................. 420
Fog lights ................................. 234
Replacing light bulbs ............ 449
Switch ................................... 234
Wattage ................................ 529
Four-wheel drive system............................ 292, 296
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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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