2022 TOYOTA 4RUNNER light

4RUNNER (U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advice which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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4RUNNER (U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 14
How to search .............................. 15
Pictorial index .............................. 16
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 28
For safe driving ................... 30
Seat belts ............................ 32
SRS airbags ........................ 37
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 48
Safety information for children ............................. 54
Child restraint systems ........ 55
Installing child restraints ...... 59
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 71
1-2. Emergency assistance Safety Connect.................... 72
1-3. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 78
Alarm ................................... 80
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 84
Gauges and meters............. 90
Multi-information display ..... 92 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 104
Side doors ......................... 110
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 119
Automatic running boards ............................. 127
Back door .......................... 130
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 135
Rear seats ......................... 138
Driving position memory .... 148
Head restraints .................. 152
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 155
Inside rear view mirror ....... 157
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 159
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 161
Power back window ........... 165
Moon roof .......................... 169
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4RUNNER (U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 174
Cargo and luggage............ 184
Vehicle load limits ............. 189
Trailer towing..................... 190
Dinghy towing.................... 206
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 207
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 210
Automatic transmission ..... 216
Turn signal lever................ 221
Parking brake .................... 222
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 223
AHB (Automatic High Beam) ............................. 228
Fog light switch ................. 232
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 234
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 237
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 240 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Toyota Safety Sense P ...... 243
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ........................... 250
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ................................ 260
Dynamic radar cruise control.............................. 268
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ........................... 281
Intuitive parking assist ............................... 288
RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) ..................... 297
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 305
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 309
Active traction control system ............................. 313
AUTO LSD system (2WD models) ................. 315
Rear differential lock system ............................. 317
Downhill assist control system ............................. 320
Crawl Control ..................... 323
Multi-terrain Select............. 326
Driving assist systems ....... 333
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 342
Off-road precautions .......... 346
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4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 352
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 359
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 367
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 369
• Interior lights ................. 370
• Personal lights .............. 370
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 372
• Glove box...................... 373
• Console box .................. 373
• Cup holders .................. 374
• Auxiliary box ................. 376
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 377
• Bottle holders ................ 378
Luggage compartment features ........................... 379 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 384
• Sun visors ..................... 384
• Vanity mirrors ................ 384
• Clock ............................. 385
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 386
• Power outlets ................ 390
• USB charging ports ....... 393
• Armrest.......................... 395
• Assist grips .................... 395
Garage door opener .......... 396
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4RUNNER (U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 404
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 408
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 411
General maintenance ........ 413
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 416
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 417
Hood.................................. 420
Engine compartment ......... 421
Tires .................................. 435
Tire inflation pressure........ 448
Wheels .............................. 451
Air conditioning filter .......... 453
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 455
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 459
Light bulbs ......................... 462 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 474
If your vehicle has to be stopped in
an emergency.................. 475
If the vehicle is submerged or water
on the road is rising ......... 477
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 478
If you think something is wrong ........................... 484
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 485
If a warning light turns on or a warning
buzzer sounds ................. 486
If a warning message is displayed...................... 497
If you have a flat tire .......... 502
If the engine will not start ................................. 517
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 519
If the electronic key does not operate properly
(vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 520
If the vehicle battery is discharged ................... 523
If your vehicle overheats......................... 527
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 530
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
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Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 110
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 110
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 161
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key
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Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488, 497
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 130
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 165
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 488, 497
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 159
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 354, 361
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 234
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 240
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 534
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 435
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 540
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 342
Checking/rotation/tire pressur e warning system . . . . . . . . .P. 435
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 502
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 420
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 535
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 527
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 232
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 221
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
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(Replacing method: P. 462, Wattages: P. 541)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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Engine switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207, 210
Starting the engine/changing the modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 207, 210
Emergency stop of the engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 475
When the engine will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 517
Warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 497
Shift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Changing the shift position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 216
Precautions against towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 478
When the shift lever does not move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 219
Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Reading the meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 90
Warning lights/indicator lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 84
When the warning lights come on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 4861
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