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4486-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)
When installing the key cover and mechanical key, install by con-
ducting and with the directions reversed.
Operate the or switch and check that the doors can
be locked/unlocked.
■When replacing the key battery
Be careful not to lose the battery or any other small parts.
■ Use a CR2032 lithium battery
●Batteries can be purchased at your Toyota dealer, local electrical appliance
shops or camera stores.
● Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manu-
facturer.
● Dispose of used batteries according to local laws.
■ If the electronic key battery is depleted
The following symptoms may occur:
●The smart key system and wireless remote control will not funct ion properly.
● The operational range will be reduced.
WARNING
■ Battery precautions
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Do not swallow the battery. Doing so may cause chemical burns.
● A coin battery or button battery is used in the wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key. If a battery is swallowed, it may cause severe chem ical burns in
as little as 2 hours and may result in death or serious injury.
● Keep away new and removed batteries from children.
● If the cover cannot be firmly closed, stop using the wireless r emote con-
trol/electronic key and stow the key in the place where childre n cannot
reach, and then contact your Toyota dealer.
● If you accidentally swallow a battery or put a battery into a part of your
body, get emergency medical attention immediately.
■ To prevent battery explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas
● Replace the battery with a new battery of the same type. If a w rong type of
battery is used, it may explode.
● Do not expose batteries to extremely low pressure due to high altitude or
extremely high temperatures.
● Do not burn, break or cut a battery.
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4556-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)■
Headlight high beam (if equi
pped)/daytime running lights
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Pull the bulb out while press-
ing the lock release of the
connector.
Replace the light bulb, and
install the bulb base.
Align the 3 tabs on the light bulb
with the mounting and insert.
Turn and secure the bulb
base.
Shake the bulb base gently to
check that it is not loose, turn
the headlights on once and visu-
ally confirm that no light is leak-
ing through the mounting.
Replacing light bulbs
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4576-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.4
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4596-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.4
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4606-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)■
Rear turn signal lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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4616-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)■
Back-up lights
Open the back door and
remove the cover.
To prevent damage to the vehi-
cle, cover the tip of the screw-
driver with a rag.
Turn the bulb base counter-
clockwise.
Remove the light bulb.
When installing, reverse the steps listed.
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4636-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)■
Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
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Headlight low beams (if equipped)
● Headlight low/high beams (if equipped)
● Fog lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low beams (if equipped), headlight low/high beams (if
equipped), fog lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of
LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.
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4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Part-time 4WD models:
Ty p e A
Shift the front-wheel drive control lever to H2.
Ty p e B
Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the front-wheel drive control
switch to H2.
Full-time 4WD models: Push the “UNLOCK” button and turn the
four-wheel drive control switch to H4F. (The center differentia l is
unlocked.)
Shift the shift lever to N and release the parking brake.
When the shift lever cannot be shifted: P. 2 0 8
■While towing
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes a nd steering will
not function, making steering and braking more difficult.
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