2023 TOYOTA 4RUNNER manual transmission

1944-1. Before driving
4RUNNER (U)■
Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 532)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacture r’s recommen-
dation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for imprope r tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors ap propriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■ When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate p roperly.
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ( P. 249)
● Dynamic radar cruise control ( P. 257)
● BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ( P. 270)
● Intuitive parking assist ( P. 277)
● RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P. 286)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train com ponents
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing ), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has bee n driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “ Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

3394-6. Driving tips
4
Driving
4RUNNER (U)
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
● Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
● Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
● Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■ When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams , first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmn ess. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■ Inspection after off-road driving
● Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around bra ke
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
● Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-r oad driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or wat er. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

4907-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■ System warning lights
The master warning light does not come on or flash in the following cases.
Instead, a separate system warning light will come on along wit h a message
or image shown on the multi-information display.
● Malfunction in the ABS
The ABS warning light comes on. ( P. 478)
● Indicates that the PCS (Pre-Collision System) is not currently functional
The PCS warning light comes on or flashes. ( P. 481)
● Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
The tire pressure warning light comes on. ( P. 481)
■ If a message instructing to refer to the Owner’s Manual is disp layed
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your T oyota dealer.
Continuing to drive the vehicle may be dangerous.
• “Braking Power Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
• “Oil Pressure Low Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s Manual”
● If “Engine Coolant Temp High Stop in a Safe Place See Owner’s M anual” is
displayed, follow the instructions accordingly. ( P. 519)
● If “Front Camera Unavailable See Owner’s Manual” is displayed, follow the
instructions accordingly. ( P. 237, 488)
● If the following message is shown, there may be a malfunction.
Immediately have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
• “Smart Key System Malfunction See Owner’s Manual”
■ If “High transmission fluid temperature” is shown, it indicates that the
automatic transmission fluid temperature is too high.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, shift the shift l ever to P and wait
until the warning message and light go off. If the warning message and light
go off, you may start the vehicle again. If the warning message and light do
not go off, contact your Toyota dealer.

591Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Safety Connect .......................... 72
Seat belt reminder light........... 480
Seat belts.................................... 32Adjusting the seat belt ............ 32
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 33
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 64
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt ........................ 401
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) .................... 33
How to wear your seat belt ..... 32
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 33
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 34
Reminder light and buzzer .... 480
Seat belt extender................... 33
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 33
SRS warning light ................. 478
Seat heaters ............................. 357
Seat position memory ............. 142
Seat ventilators ........................ 357
Seating capacity ...................... 181 Seats ................................. 129, 132
Adjustment.................... 129, 132
Adjustment
precautions................. 131, 141
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning ............................... 400
Driving position memory ....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 146
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 357
Seat position memory ........... 142
Seat ventilators ..................... 357
Sensor
Automatic headlight system .......... ...................... 215
Inside rear view mirror .......... 152
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 205 Automatic transmission ........ 205
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 208
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.