2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER spare wheel

5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Lower the vehicle.
Firmly tighten each wheel nut
two or three times in the order
shown in the illustration.
Tightening 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)
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WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may result in damage
to the spare tire carrier and lose of the tire, which could res ult in death or
serious injury.

5077-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw
is in the wheel lug nut hole and
the holding bracket is centered
in the wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
Vehicles wit hout kinetic
dynamic suspension: While
raising, secure the tire, taking
care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic su spension: While raising, pull the
tire towards the rear of the vehi cle, taking care that the tire goes up
without catching on any surrounding part to prevent it from fly ing
forward during a collis ion or sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening: Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Vishually check to ensure the tire
is not hung on su rrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly
exists, repeat step and step .
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
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5087-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Repeat step any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 430)
■When using the spare tire (veh icles without P245/60R20 tires)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spar e tire after
the tire pressure wa rning light comes on, the light remains on.
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance wit h a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object c aught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor -
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 430)
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5328-1. 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)

592Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Shift lock system ..................... 207
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 212Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Side mirrors ............................. 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Side turn signal lights ............. 210
Slide deck ................................. 373
Smart key system .................... 113 Antenna location ................... 113
Entry functions ...................... 106
Starting the engine................ 199
Snow tires ................................ 334
Spare tire .................................. 493 Inflation pressure .................. 532
Storage location .................... 494
Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 524
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Storage feature ........................ 363
Storage precautions ................ 179
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 522
Sun visors ................................ 375 Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 217
Cruise control switch ............ 257
Door lock switches................ 108
Driving position memory switches ............................. 142
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ....................... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 387
Ignition switch ....................... 199
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 249
Light switches ....................... 212
Moon roof switches............... 161
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Power back window
switch ................................. 158
Power door lock switch ......... 108
Power window switches........ 155
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 226
Seat heater switches ............ 357
Seat ventilator switches ........ 357
“SOS” button........................... 72
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch .............. 155
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 223