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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.
3
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS2
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 ................................... 79
2. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators........................... 82
Gauges and meters............. 88
Multi-information display ..... 90 3-1. Key information
Keys................................... 102
Side doors ......................... 106
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 113
Automatic running boards ............................. 121
Back door .......................... 124
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 129
Rear seats ......................... 132
Driving position memory .... 142
Head restraints .................. 146
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 149
Inside rear view mirror ....... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 153
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows.................. 155
Power back window ........... 158
Moon roof .......................... 161
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component
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Pictorial index
Pictorial index
■
Exterior
Side doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 106
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 155
Locking/unlocking by using the mechanical key . . . . . . . . . . . P. 512
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 479, 488
Back door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Locking/unlocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 124
Opening/closing the door glasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Warning lights/warning messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 479, 488
Outside rear view mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Adjusting the mirror angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Folding the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 153
Defogging the mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 344, 351
Windshield wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 223
Precautions against winter season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 331
Fuel filler door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Refueling method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 229
Fuel type/fuel tank capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 5261
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892. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Switches between odometer and
trip meter displays. When the trip
meter is displayed, pressing and
holding the button will reset the
trip meter.
The brightness of the instrument panel lights can be adjusted.Brighter
Darker
■The meters and display illuminate when
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
■ The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced
slightly unless the control dial is turned fully upward.
Changing the display
Instrument panel light control
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NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the engine and its components
● Do not let the indicator needle of the tachometer enter the red zone, which
indicates the maximum engine speed.
● The engine may be overheating if the engine coolant temperature gauge is
in the red zone (H). In this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe
place, and check the engine after it has cooled completely. ( P. 519)
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1513-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehi cles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in on mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to on mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to off mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position ca n be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator
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2234-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Driving
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Operating the lever operates the wipers or washer as follows:
Ty p e A
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (whe n
is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected. Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
Windshield wipers and washer
Operating the wiper lever
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3
4
5
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2244-3. Operating the lights and wipers
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Ty p e B
Wiper intervals can be adjusted for intermittent operation (whe n
is selected).
Intermittent windshield
wiper operation
Low speed windshield
wiper operation
High speed windshield
wiper operation
Temporary operation
Wiper intervals can be adjusted when intermittent operation is
selected. Increases the intermittent wind-
shield wiper frequency
Decreases the intermittent
windshield wiper frequency
■ Washer/wiper dual operation
Pulling the lever operates the
wipers and washer.
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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586Alphabetical index
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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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