2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER load capacity

4346-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
4RUNNER (U)■
Tire types
●Summer tires
Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to hi
ghway
driving under dry conditions. Si nce summer tires do not have th e same
traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for
driving on snow-covered or icy ro ads. For driving on snow-covered
roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When install-
ing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
●All season tires
All season tires are designed to provide better traction in sno w and to
be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as fo r use
year-round. All season tires, however, do not have adequate tra ction
performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Al so, all
season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performanc e com-
pared with summer tires in highway driving.
●Snow tires
For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend us ing
snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same si ze, con-
struction and load capacity as t he originally installed tires. Since your
vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow
tires also have radial construct ion. Do not install studded tires without
first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Sno w tires
should be install ed on all wheels. ( P. 331)
■If the tread on snow tires wea rs down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
■Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
The warning of the tire pressu re warning system will change in accor-
dance with the conditions under which it was initialized. For t his reason,
the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does no t reach a
low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressur e that was
adjusted to when the sys tem was initialized.

4436-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
When replacing wheels, care should be taken to ensure that they are
equivalent to those removed in load capacity, diameter, rim wid th and
inset
*.
Replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer.
*:Conventionally referred to as “offset”.
Toyota does not recommend using the following:
● Wheels of different sizes or types
● Used wheels
● Bent wheels that hav e been straightened
● Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with
your aluminum wheels.
● When rotating, repairing or changi ng your tires, check that the
wheel nuts are still tight afte r driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
● Be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels when using tire
chains.
● Use only Toyota genuine balance we ights or equivalent and a plas-
tic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.
Wheels
If a wheel is bent, cracked or heavily corroded, it should be
replaced. Otherwise, the tire may separate from the wheel or
cause a loss of handling control.
Wheel selection
Aluminum wheel precautions

5278-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*: The engine oil capacity is a reference quantity to be used when changing
the engine oil. Warm up and turn off the engine, wait more than 5 minutes,
and check the oil level on the dipstick.
■
Engine oil selection
“Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use
Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to sat -
isfy the following grade and viscosity.
Oil grade: ILSAC GF-6A multigrade engine oil
Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20
SAE 0W-20 is the best choice
for good fuel economy and
good starting in cold weather.
If SAE 0W-20 is not available,
SAE 5W-20 oil may be used.
However, it must be replaced
with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil
change.
Oil viscosity (0W-20 is expl ained here as an example):
• The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils wi th a lower value before the W allow
for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.
• The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the vi scosity characteristic of the oil
when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher visco sity
(one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle i s
operated at high speeds, or un der extreme load conditions.
Lubrication system
Oil capacity
(Drain and refill  reference
*)
With filter
Without filter6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.)
6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)
Outside temperature

5438-1. 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

5448-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

5488-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Designated seating
capacity, Number of occupantsVehicle normal load,
Number of occupantsOccupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle
2 through 422 in front
5 through 1032 in front, 1 in second seat
11 through 155
2 in front, 1 in second
seat, 1 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat
16 through 207
2 in front, 2 in second
seat, 2 in third seat, 1 in fourth seat

588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
JackVehicle-equipped jack........... 493
Jack handle .............................. 497
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back window .............. 159
Power windows ..................... 155
KDSS......................................... 323
Keyless entry ........................... 113 Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 116
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch........................ 199
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 512
Key number plate.................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 106
Mechanical key ..................... 103
Replacing the battery ............ 447
Warning buzzer..................... 115
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 37 LATCH anchors ......................... 61
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 412
Hood lock release lever ........ 412
Shift lever.............................. 205
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ................... 223, 226
License plate lights ................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 533
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 455
Wattage ................................ 533
Lights Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 217
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Front Interior light ................. 361
Headlight switch ................... 212
Interior lights list.................... 360
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 126
Personal lights ...................... 361
Rear interior light .................. 361
Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Vanity lights .......................... 375
Wattage ................................ 533
Limited slip differential ........... 323
Load capacity .......................... 181
Luggage compartment features .................................. 370
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593Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights .................................. 212Light switch ........................... 212
Telephone switches
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure ............. 440 Maintenance data ................. 532
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 537 Glossary................................ 543
Size ....................................... 539
Tire identification number ..... 538
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 541
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 429 Function ................................ 429
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 430
Registering ID codes ............ 431
Warning light ......................... 481 Tires .......................................... 427
Chains .................................. 333
Checking............................... 427
If you have a flat tire ............. 493
Inflation pressure .................. 532
Information............................ 537
Replacing.............................. 493
Rotating tires ........................ 428
Size....................................... 532
Snow tires ............................. 334
Spare tire .............................. 493
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 429
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 494
Top tether strap ......................... 68
Total load capacity .................. 181
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 198
Emergency towing ................ 472
Trailer towing ........................ 182
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 232 Automatic High Beam ........... 217
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 257
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 239
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.