
TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4RUNNER (U)5-1.  Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Manual air conditioning  system............................. 340
Automatic air  conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358 5-3.  Using the storage 
features
List of storage features ...... 360
• Glove box ...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders ................... 362
• Auxiliary box .................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder.......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 367
5-4.  Other interior features Other interior features........ 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors ................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports ....... 381
• Armrest.......................... 383
• Assist grips .................... 383
Garage door opener .......... 384
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4RUNNER (U)USB port
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Seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 355
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 378
Front-wheel drive control lever
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Front-wheel drive  control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 292
Four-wheel drive control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 296
USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 381
Power back window switch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . .  P. 166
Seat heater switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  P. 3 55
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Interior features5
4RUNNER (U)5-1.  Using the air 
conditioning system 
and defogger
Manual air conditioning  system ............................ 340
Automatic air  conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2.  Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358
5-3.  Using the storage  features
List of storage features ..... 360
• Glove box...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders .................. 362
• Auxiliary box ................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder ......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment  features ........................... 367
5-4.  Other interior features Other interior features ....... 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports....... 381
• Armrest ......................... 383
• Assist grips ................... 383
Garage door opener.......... 384 

3555-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The  seat  heaters  warm  the  seats  and  the  seat  ventilators  main-
tain good airflow by blowi ng air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies,  small  children,  the  elderly,  the  sick  and  the  physical ly  chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons  who  have  taken  alcohol  or  drugs  that  induce  sleep  (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or  overheat-
ing
• Do  not  cover  the  seat  with  a  blanket  or  cushion  when  using  the   seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the  engine is
off. 

3565-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Vehicles with ventilator
Press  the  knob  to  release  it,
and turn the knob to the desired
temperature setting.
OFF
Press  the  knob  to  lock  it  when  not
in use.
Ventilation
Heat
Vehicles without ventilator
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The  further  you  move  the  dial  for-
ward,  the  warmer  the  seat
becomes.
Off
Move  the  dial  fully  backward.  The
indicator light turns off.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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3765-4. Other interior features
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WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Use  of  the  power  outlet  when  it  is  wet  with  water  or  snow  may  r esult  in
electrical  shocks  and  is  extremely  dangerous.  The  power  outlet  must  be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When  using  electrical  appliances,  strictly  follow  any  cautions  and  notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its in verter in any
way. Doing so  may  result  in unexpected malfunctions or accident s, which
could  cause  serious  damage  or  injuries.  Contact  your  Toyota  dea ler  for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric applianc es before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the follow ing:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling,  falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the window s of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents,  such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling  electrical  appliance  plugs  at  the  power  outlet  with  wet  hands  or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power o utlet. 

3976-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat  portions:  Organic  substances  such  as  benzene  or  gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene,  and alco-
hol
● Do  not  use  polish  wax  or  polish  cleaner.  The  instrument  panel’s   or  other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe  the  following  precautions  to  avoid  damage  to  and  deterioration  of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do  not  expose  the  vehicle  to  direct  sunlight  for  extended  perio ds  of  time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery,  as  they  may  stick  to  the  leather  surface  if  the  vehicle  interior  heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do  not  allow  glass  cleaner  to  contact  the  lens. Also,  do  not  to uch the lens.
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■ Cleaning the inside of the rear  quarter windows and back window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and  back win-
dow, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heate r wires
or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently  wipe the
window  clean.  Wipe  the  window  i n  strokes  running  parallel  to  the  heater
wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna . 

5398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold  tire  inflation  pres-
sure
Tire  pressure  when  the  vehicle  has  been
parked  for  three  hours  or  more,  or  has  not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum  inflation
pressureThe  maximum  cold  inflated  pressure  to  which
a  tire  may  be  inflated,  shown  on  the  sidewall
of the tire
Recommended  infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard  items  which  may  be  replaced)  of  auto-
matic  transmission,  power  steering,  power
brakes,  power  windows,  power  seats,  radio
and  heater,  to  the  extent  that  these  items  are
available  as  factory-installed  equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The  weight  of  a  motor  vehicle  with  standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel,  oil  and  coolant,  and  if  so  equipped,  air
conditioning  and  additional  weight  optional
engine
Maximum  loaded  vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal  occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified  in  the  second  column  of  Table  1
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below