
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.
●
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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4RUNNER (U)
Child safety ................................ 54Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 126
Battery precautions ....... 423, 518
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 33
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 155
Power window precautions ... 157
Rear door child-protectors .... 109
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 448
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 357
Child-protectors....................... 109
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400 Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 397
Clock ......................................... 376
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 364
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 519
Crawl Control ........................... 312
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
Cup holders.............................. 365
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 549 Daytime running light
system.................................... 215
Defogger Front windshield ................... 351
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 344, 351
Rear window ................. 344, 351
Dimension ................................ 524
Dinghy towing.......................... 198
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 533
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 109
Back door ............................. 124
Door lock ...................... 108, 124
Door windows ....................... 155
Open door warning buzzer ... 115
Open door warning light ....... 479
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear door child-protector ...... 109
Side doors ............................ 106
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 309
Drive-Start Control .................. 167
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 142D

586Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Flat tire...................................... 493
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 531
Brake .................................... 531
Power steering ...................... 532
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 221 Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 533
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 294, 298
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 361
Front seats ............................... 129
Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 357
Seat position memory ........... 142
Seat ventilators ..................... 357 Front side marker lights ......... 212
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Front turn signal lights ........... 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Fuel ........................................... 229 Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 476
Information............................ 534
Refueling .............................. 229
Type.............................. 229, 526
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 229
Refueling .............................. 229
Fuel pump shut off system..... 476
Fuses ........................................ 450
Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 364
Grocery bag hooks.................. 373
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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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589Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 524
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 404
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 342
Master warning light........ 481, 488
Meter ........................................... 88 Indicators ................................ 85
Instrument panel light control................................... 89
Meters ..................................... 88
Multi-information display ......... 90
Warning lights ......................... 83
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 344, 351
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Vanity mirrors........................ 375
Moon roof ................................. 161
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 163
Jam protection function......... 162
Operation .............................. 161 Multi Terrain ABS .................... 322
Multi-information display.......... 90
Driving information.................. 93
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
Language.............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Outside temperature ............... 98
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 239
Settings................................... 96
Warning messages ............... 488
Multi-terrain Select .................. 315
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 88
Off-road precaution s ............... 335
Oil Engine oil .............................. 415
Opener Back door ............................. 124
Hood ..................................... 412
Outer foot lights ...................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153
Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 344, 351
Outside temperature display...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 367
Overheating, Engine ............... 519
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

590Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Parking brake ........................... 211Operation .............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 239 Warning light ......................... 201
Parking lights ........................... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 533
Pen holder ................................ 368
Personal lights ......................... 361
Power back window ................ 158 Jam protection function......... 159
Operation .............................. 158
Power outlets ................... 377, 381
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 421
Warning light ......................... 479
Power windows........................ 155 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 156
Jam protection function......... 155
Operation .............................. 155
Window lock switch............... 155 Radiator .................................... 419
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 306
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 132
Folding down ........ 134, 136, 138
Rear step bumper .................... 125
Rear turn signal lights ............ 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 158
Rear window defoggers....................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper .................. 226
Refueling .................................. 229
Capacity................................ 526
Fuel types ............................. 526
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 231
Replacing Fuses .................................... 450
Key battery ........................... 447
Light bulbs ............................ 453
Tires...................................... 493
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 564
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 404
Roof luggage carrier ............... 176
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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