2022 TOYOTA 4RUNNER transmission

4997-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 487)
● Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. ( P. 490)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 490)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 527)
● If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the
instructions accordingly. ( P. 248, 497)
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “High transmission fluid temperature” is shown, it indicates that the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift l ever to P and wait
until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light
go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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 attempts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 335)
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, make 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.
(
P. 497)
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5398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary, con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
*1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50 kgf) while the engine is running.
*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N,30 kgf).
Automatic transmission
Fluid capacity*11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp. qt.)
Fluid typeToyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■ Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than the above type may cause abnormal
noise or vibration, or damage the transmission of your vehicle.
Brakes
Pedal clearance*1
2WD models
3.36 in. (86 mm) Min.
4WD models
3.54 in. (90 mm) Min.
Pedal free playLess than 0.04  0.24 in. (1  6 mm)
Brake pad wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake lining wear limit0.04 in. (1.0 mm)
Parking brake pedal travel*25  7 clicks
Fluid typeSAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

5408-1. 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)

5518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
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
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

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4RUNNER (U)
Alphabetical index
Alphabetical index
A/C .................................... 352, 359Air conditioning filter ............. 453
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)...... 333
Function ................................ 333
Warning light ......................... 487
Active head restraints ............. 136
Active traction control ............ 313
Air conditioning filter .............. 453
Air conditioning
system ............................ 352, 359 Air conditioning filter ............. 453
Airbags ....................................... 37
Airbag operating conditions .... 44
Airbag precautions for your child ......................... 39
Airbag warning light .............. 487
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Curtain shield airbag operating conditions ............. 44
Curtain shield airbag precautions ........................... 41
Front passenger occupant classification syst em............. 48
General airbag precautions .... 39
Locations of airbags................ 37
Modification and disposal of airbags.............................. 43
Side airbag operating
conditions ............................. 44
Side airbag precautions .......... 39
Side and curtain shield airbags operating conditions ............. 44
Side and curtain shield airbags precautions .............. 39
SRS airbags............................ 37 Alarm .......................................... 80
Alarm ...................................... 80
Warning buzzer .................... 486
Anchor brackets ........................ 59
Antennas (smart key system) ............... 119
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) ...................................... 333
Function ................................ 333
Warning light......................... 487
Armrest..................................... 395
Assist grip ................................ 395
Audio system
*
AUTO LSD system................... 315
Automatic air conditioning
system.................................... 359
Automatic High Beam ............. 228
Automatic light control
system.................................... 223
Automatic running boards ..... 127
Automatic transmission ......... 216
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 219
S mode ................................. 217
AUX port
*
Auxiliary boxes ........................ 376
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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4RUNNER (U)
Driving ...................................... 174Break-in tips .......................... 176
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist systems .......... 333
Off-road precautions ............. 346
Procedures ........................... 174
Winter drive tips .................... 342
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 268
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 100
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 122
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 520
Replacing the battery ............ 455
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 520
If the engine will not start ...... 517
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 523
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 486
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 486
If a warning message is displayed......................... 497
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................... 477
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
If you think something is wrong .............................. 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475 If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 478
If your vehicle overheats....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 474
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 211
Compartment ........................ 421
Engine switch ............... 207, 210
Hood ..................................... 420
How to start the engine ........................ 207, 210
Identification number ............ 533
If the engine will not start ...... 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 207, 210
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant......................... 425
Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 342
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 423 Capacity................................ 535
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 342
Engine switch .................. 207, 210
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 502
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 539
Brake .................................... 539
Power steering...................... 540
Washer ................................. 433
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4RUNNER (U)
Seats ................................. 135, 138Adjustment .................... 135, 138
Adjustment
precautions ................. 137, 147
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning................................ 408
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Seat position memory ........... 148
Seat ventilators ..................... 367
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 226
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 288
Service reminder indicators ..... 84
Shift lever ................................. 216 Automatic transmission......... 216
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 219 Shift lock system ..................... 218
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 223
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Wattage ................................ 541
Side mirrors ............................. 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Side turn signal lights ............. 221
Slide deck................................. 382
Smart key system .................... 119 Antenna location ................... 119
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 210
Snow tires ................................ 345
Spare tire .................................. 502 Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location.................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer.............................. 90
Steering lock ............................ 208 Column lock release ............. 208
Steering wheel ......................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Storage feature ........................ 372
Storage precautions................ 187
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 384