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STARTING AND DRIVING

Before starting the engine

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How to start the engine

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Tips for driving in various conditions

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Off- road driving precautions

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Winter driving tips

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Dinghy towing

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Trailer towing

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How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer

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Summary of Contents for 2005 4Runner Navi_U

Page 1: ...r Canada Toyota Customer Experience Center Toll free 1 800 331 4331 Hawaii Servco Automotive Customer Services Toll free 1 888 272 5515 CANADIAN OWNERS When traveling in Canada or the U S mainland Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre Toll free 1 888 TOYOTA 8 or 1 888 869 6828 Please leave this Owner s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale The next owner will need this information also ...

Page 2: ... a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others NOTICE This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or redu...

Page 3: ...ems can provide when used together That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision None of these systems either individ ually or together can ensure that there i...

Page 4: ...n 1 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle Event data recorder Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer tain aspects of your vehicle These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance Be sides storing data useful for troubleshooting there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event This is ...

Page 5: ...c data The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance Unlike general data recorders the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when An agreement from the vehicle s owner or the leas ing company for a leased vehicle is obtained Officially...

Page 6: ...nance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Important health and safety information about your Toyota CAUTION WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constitu ents and a wide variety of automobile compo nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de fects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste prod...

Page 7: ...ey may cause to or adverse effect they may have on your Toyota vehicle This vehicle should not be modified with non genuine Toyota products Modification with non genuine Toyota products could affect its performance safety or durability and may even violate governmental regulations In addi tion damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty Spark ig...

Page 8: ...four wheel drive models AUTO LSD system two wheel drive models Vehicle stability control system Downhill assist control system four wheel drive models Hill start assist control system Rear height control air suspension Tire pressure warning system Cruise control system Anti lock brake system Electronic throttle control system Tires and loading on your Toyota Underinflated or overinflated tire pres...

Page 9: ... the utility vehicle class Utility ve hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off road use also In addition this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car This vehicle design fea ture causes this t...

Page 10: ...his pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off So you may hear sound coming from under neath the luggage compartment for several minutes It does not indicate a malfunction ...

Page 11: ...unner_U L O 0504 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview 2 Instrument cluster overview 6 Indicator symbols on the instrument panel 7 SECTION 1 1 ...

Page 12: ... Garage door opener 8 Auxiliary boxes 9 Glove box 10 Automatic transmission selector lever 11 Power door lock switches 12 Power window switches 13 Seat heater switches 14 HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch 15 Rear vents 16 Trash holder 17 Height select switch 18 DAC switch 19 Front cup holders 20 Tilt steering lock release lever Instrument panel overview ...

Page 13: ...nner_U L O 0504 3 21 Telescopic steering lock release lever 22 Parking brake pedal 23 Window lock switch 24 Power rear view mirror control switches Rear console box 1 Power outlet 12 VDC 2 Power outlet 115 VAC ...

Page 14: ...ee the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual 7 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 8 Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system indicator light 9 Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 10 Multi information display 11 Emergency flasher switch 12 Air conditioning controls 13 Auxiliary box 14 Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch 15 Four wheel drive contr...

Page 15: ...Ignition switch 17 Cruise control switch 18 Hood lock release lever 19 Fuel filler door opener 20 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 21 AUTO LSD switch 22 Center differential lock switch 23 Power outlet main switch ...

Page 16: ...achometer 3 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 4 Speedometer 5 Fuel gauge 6 Low fuel level warning light 7 Engine coolant temperature gauge 8 Odometer and two trip meters 9 Odometer two trip meter changeover button Instrument cluster overview ...

Page 17: ...senger s seat belt reminder light 1 Vehicle stability control system warning light 1 Traction control system warning light 1 two wheel drive models Active traction control system warning light 1 four wheel drive models AUTO LSD system warning light 1 two wheel drive models Downhill assist control system warning light 1 four wheel drive models Hill start assist control system warning light 1 Automa...

Page 18: ...ghts Headlight high beam indicator light Engine immobilizer theft deterrent system indicator light Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off indicator light 2 Headlight low beam indicator light Tail light indicator light AUTO LSD indicator light two wheel drive models Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 for vehicles sold in Canada Front passenger occupant classification indicator li...

Page 19: ... shield airbags off switch on page 94 in Section 1 3 3 If this light flashes see Four wheel drive system on page 162 in Section 1 7 4 If this light flashes see Rear height control air suspension on page 182 in Section 1 7 5 If this light flashes see Cruise control on page 193 in Section 1 7 Cruise control indicator light 5 Height control OFF indicator light 4 ...

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Page 21: ...MENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys 12 Engine immobilizer system 14 Wireless remote control 15 Side doors 22 Power windows 27 Power back window 30 Back door 32 Hood 34 Theft deterrent system 35 Fuel tank cap 36 Electric moon roof 38 SECTION 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...t to lose these keys If you make your own duplicate key you will not be able to cancel the system or start the engine To protect items locked in the glove box when using valet parking leave the sub key with the attendant Since the side doors can be locked with out a key you should always carry a spare key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle NOTICE When using a key containing...

Page 23: ...ing other transponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine Do not bend the key grip Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves Do not knock the key hard against other objects Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard and hood...

Page 24: ...nsmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set If any of the following indicator conditions occurs contact your Toyota dealer The indicator...

Page 25: ...annot be guaran teed For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible ...

Page 26: ...putting it in water You can use up to 4 wireless remote con trol transmitters for the same vehicle Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information If the wireless remote control transmitter does not actuate the doors back window or alarm operate from a normal distance Check for closeness to a radio trans mitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfere with normal operation of ...

Page 27: ...al lights flash twice This double switch operation to unlock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single switch operation For details contact your Toyota dealer When the UNLOCK switch is pressed the interior light luggage compartment light ignition switch light and running board lights on some models will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out For details see ...

Page 28: ...ealer Pushing the PANIC switch blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights tail lights and turn signal lights and turns on the interior and luggage compartment lights The PANIC switch is used to deter ve hicle theft when you witness anyone at tempting to break into or damage your vehicle The alarm will last for one minute To stop alarm midway push any of the switch on the wireless rem...

Page 29: ... and used in accordance with the instruc tions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interfer ence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is en couraged to try to correct the interfer ence by...

Page 30: ...um battery or equivalent CAUTION Special care should be taken to pre vent small children from swallowing the removed transmitter battery or components NOTICE When replacing the transmitter bat tery be careful not to lose the com ponents Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws Replace the transmitter battery ...

Page 31: ...ve side of the transmitter bat tery are faced correctly Do not replace the battery with wet hands Water may cause unexpected rust Do not touch or move any compo nents inside the transmitter or it may interfere with proper operation Be careful not to bend the electrode when inserting the transmitter bat tery and that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case Close the transmitter case secu...

Page 32: ...e key turning opera tion For details contact your Toyota deal er When any of the side doors and back door is unlocked with a key the interior light luggage compartment light ignition switch light and running board lights on some models will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out For details see Interior light on page 134 Luggage compartment light on page 135 Ignition switch l...

Page 33: ...passenger s side LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH Push the switch To lock Push the switch down on the front side To unlock Push the switch down on the rear side Operating the switch simultaneously locks or unlocks all the side doors and back door If you do either of the following no side door or back door can be unlocked with the power door lock switch Lock all the side doors and ...

Page 34: ...led For de tails contact your Toyota dealer REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label When the child protector is locked you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle CAUTION Before driving be sure that the doors are closed and locked especially when small children a...

Page 35: ...ector lever to the P posi tion 3 Within 10 seconds of turning the igni tion switch to the ON position press and hold the driver s side power door lock switch in the lock position for 5 seconds and then release The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set To cancel the function do the above op eration again To select the locking linked with the vehicle speed 1 Close al...

Page 36: ...l doors and turn the ignition switch to the ON position 2 Shift the selector lever from P to the N position 3 Within 10 seconds of turning the igni tion switch to the ON position press and hold the driver s side power door lock switch in the unlock position for 5 seconds and then release The doors will be locked and unlocked to indicate that the function is set To cancel the function do the above ...

Page 37: ... driver s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Lightly pull up the switch Automatic operation Push the switch completely down or pull it completely up and then release it The window will fully open or close To stop the window part way lightly move the switch in the oppo site direction and then release it Jam protection ...

Page 38: ...ndow 1 Push down the power window switch and lower the window halfway 2 Pull up the switch until the window closes and hold the switch for a sec ond Make sure that the window opens and closes automatically If the power window cannot be operated properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally The ja...

Page 39: ...of the bodies of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle If someone s neck head or hands get caught in a closing window it could result in death or serious in jury When anyone closes the power windows make sure he or she op erates the windows safely When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power window switches without supervi sion Use the window lock switch to p...

Page 40: ...s and hold the switch for a second Make sure that the window opens and closes automatically If the power back window cannot be operated properly have it checked by your Toyota dealer OPERATING FROM INSIDE The ignition key must be in the ON posi tion Normal operation To open or close the back window quickly push and release the down or up switch Automatic operation To open or close the back window ...

Page 41: ...w begins to open To stop the window part way release the key To close Turn the key fully clockwise and hold it After the door is locked the window be gins to close To stop the window partway release the key This door key linked function can be dis abled For details contact your Toyota dealer Jam protection function During closing operation the window stops and opens half way if something gets caug...

Page 42: ... still inserted Otherwise he she could use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window Unat tended person particularly a small child can be involved in a serious accident Keep the back window closed while driving This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam pr...

Page 43: ...rminal is disconnected and reconnected the back door will be auto matically locked Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle When all the side doors and back door are unlocked simultaneously with a key the interior light luggage compartment light ignition switch light and running board lights on some models will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out For details see Int...

Page 44: ...y other foreign matter on them Do not apply excessive force when the back door closer is operating Otherwise the back door closer may become defective To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpected ly while driving and an accident may occur 2 In f...

Page 45: ...icator light will remain on when all the side doors back door and hood are closed and locked The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds When the system is set the indicator light will start flashing again 4 After making sure the indicator light starts flashing you may leave the ve hicle Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system because unlocking from the inside will acti...

Page 46: ...l the system at the same time If the battery becomes discharged due to the vehicle being unused for a long time etc when the battery is recharged or replaced the system will give the alarm If this happens immediately unlock any of the side doors or the back door with the key or the wireless remote con trol transmitter and the alarm will stop TESTING THE SYSTEM 1 Open all the windows 2 Set the syst...

Page 47: ...ng the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap counterclockwise by 90 de grees to the pressure point 1 and then turn it an additional 30 degrees to point 2 Pause slightly before removing it It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the...

Page 48: ... the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Make sure the cap is tightened securely The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident Use only a genuine Toyota fuel tank cap for replacement It is designed to re...

Page 49: ...de quickly When you quickly push and release the switch the moon roof will tilt up while the switch is being pushed and stop when released To tilt down Push the switch on the SLIDE OPEN side The roof will fully tilt down automatically To stop the roof partway push the switch on either the SLIDE OPEN or TILT UP side quickly When you quickly push and release the switch the moon roof will tilt down w...

Page 50: ...ds and other parts of the body in the roof opening If someone s neck head or hands get caught in the closing roof it could result in death or serious injury When anyone closes the moon roof first make sure it is safe to do so Be sure to remove the ignition key when you leave your vehicle Never leave anyone particularly a small child alone in your vehicle especially with the ignition key still inse...

Page 51: ...RUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats 42 Front seats 42 Rear seats 48 Head restraints 60 Armrest 61 Seat heaters 62 Seat belts 63 SRS airbags 73 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 94 Child restraint 95 SECTION 1 3 ...

Page 52: ... driver airbag is the first 50 75 mm 2 3 in of inflation placing yourself 250 mm 10 in from your driver airbag provides you with a clear margin of safety This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to your breastbone If you sit less than 250 mm 10 in away now you can change your driving position in sever al ways Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching ...

Page 53: ...ing correctly causing death or serious injury Do not modify or replace the seats or upholstery of the seats with side airbags Such change may prevent the side airbag system from activat ing correctly disable the system or cause the side airbags to inflate ac cidentally resulting in death or seri ous injury CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may unexpectedly move...

Page 54: ...de the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever 2 SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING KNOB To change the angle of the seat cush ion on the front side turn the knob either way 3 SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING LEVER To change the height of the seat pull up or push down the lever 4 SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lever up Then lean back to the desired angl...

Page 55: ...e risk of death or personal injury 5 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch on either side The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed 1 DRIVER S SEAT SEAT POSITION SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH PASSENGER S SEAT SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING SWITCH Move the control switch in the desired direction Releasing the switch will stop the seat ...

Page 56: ... greater the risk of death or personal injury 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch on either side The amount of lumbar support will change while the switch is pushed 1 Remove the head restraint Hold the center of the lever and pull it up Then slide the seat further forward than the front most lock position 2 Pull the seatback angle adjusting le ver to unlock and push down...

Page 57: ...rd to make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace the head restraint 1 Remove the head restraint Push the seat position adjusting switch for ward to slide the seat further for ward than the front most position 2 Move the seatback angle adjusting switch backward to flatten the seat back After returning the seat to its original position be certain to replace the head restraint Flattening ...

Page 58: ...make sure it is secured in place Be certain to replace the head restraint BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear center seat belt buckle as shown in the illustration This prevents the seat belt buckle from falling out when you fold the seatback NOTICE The seat belt buckle must be stowed before you fold the seatback If you are using a trash holder lower it Rear seats Folding down rear seats ve...

Page 59: ...lock release strap Each bottom cushion can be swung up separately 3 Push the lock release button and fold down the seatback This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage Each seatback can be folded separately ...

Page 60: ...ushion is securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps Make sure to arrange the buckles of the seat belts in their proper posi tion and be ready to use CAUTION Adjustment should not be made while the vehicle is moving When adjusting the seat be careful not to hit the seat against a pas senger or luggage After adjusting the seatback push back your body t...

Page 61: ...K ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lock release lever Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever CAUTION Avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed The seat belts pro vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the passengers are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re...

Page 62: ...lowest position Fold down the seatback while pulling the seatback angle adjusting le ver then swing the whole seat up and forward until they are locked Tumbling the second seats will enlarge the floor space for third seat entry It will also enlarge the luggage compartment when the third seats are not used See Stow age precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage WHEN R...

Page 63: ...are clear of the seat Then hold the seat and slowly move it Otherwise people may be injured or luggage may be damaged if the seat hits them Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in the seat To prevent personal injury in a colli sion or sudden stop Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback or tumbled seat while driving Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward...

Page 64: ...shoulder belt passes through the hanger This prevents the shoulder belt from being damaged CAUTION The seat belt must be removed from the hanger when the seat belt is in use FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad justing lever Folding up the third seats will enlarge the luggage compartment See Stowage pre...

Page 65: ...hten the strap by pulling the end and fix it with Velcro CAUTION When folding up the third seats fix the seats securely by adjusting the length of the holding strap Failure to do so may cause an unexpected inju ry in the event of emergency braking or collision 4 Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion and install them over the seat anchors CAUTION Be sure to apply the cover...

Page 66: ...n or sudden stop Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper ating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat and are arranged in their ...

Page 67: ...ved from the hanger when the seat belt is in use REMOVING THIRD SEATS 1 Lower the head restraint to the low est position Fold down the seatback while pushing the seatback angle ad justing lever 2 Unlock the seat leg by pulling the handle behind the seat and lift the whole seat up Retract the seat leg into the back of the seat cushion Then place the seat on the floor ...

Page 68: ...ggage compartment See Stowage precautions on page 305 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage NOTICE Avoid putting heavy loads on the re moved seat The metallic tips of the seat leg may be damaged and the seat cannot be reinstalled 4 Remove the seat anchor covers from the back of the seat cushion and install them over the seat anchors CAUTION Be sure to apply the covers on the seat ancho...

Page 69: ...at to the body 2 Pull out the seat leg from the back of the seat cushion and lock it on the anchor Reinstall the cover 3 Raise the seatback while pushing down the seatback angle adjusting lever CAUTION When removing or reinstalling the seat observe the following to prevent personal injury Do not fold or remove the seat while the vehicle is moving Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinched in...

Page 70: ...t in its original position Failure to do so will pre vent third seat occupants from us ing seat belts properly Make sure the seat is securely locked by pushing forward and rear ward on the top of the seatback or by trying to pull up the edge of the bottom cushion Failure to do so will prevent the seat belt from oper ating properly Make sure the seat belts are not twisted or caught under the seat a...

Page 71: ... cen ter seat vehicles with third seats always pull up the rear head restraint to the lock position The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head Therefore using a cushion on the seatback is not recom mended CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears After adjusting the head restraint make sure it is locked in position Do not...

Page 72: ...ow temperatures erythema varicella Use extra caution for Babies small children elderly per sons sick persons or persons with physical disabilities Persons who have sensitive skin Persons who are exhausted Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs which induce sleep sleeping drug cold remedy etc To prevent the seat overheating do not use the seat heater with a blan ket cushion or other insulating ob ...

Page 73: ...ry or death during emergency braking or a collision Also do not let the child sit on your lap Holding a child in your arms does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of...

Page 74: ... your size and the seat position The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly A slow easy motion will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is us...

Page 75: ...igh positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause seri ous injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible Do not place the shoulder belt un der your arm Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size To raise Slide the anchor up To lower Push i...

Page 76: ... reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision To release the belt press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts Rear center seat vehicles without third seats Second seats vehicles with third seats Stowing rea...

Page 77: ...ailable at your Toyota deal er CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following precautions Failure to follow these instructions could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt restraint system in case of an accident increasing the chance of personal injury Remember that the extender pro vided for you may not be safe when used on a different vehicle for another person or at a differ...

Page 78: ...at belt extender if you can fasten the seat belt without the extender Do not use the seat belt extender when installing a child restraint system on the front or rear passen ger seat If installing a child re straint system with the seat belt extender connected to the seat belt the seat belt will not securely hold the child restraint system which could cause death or serious injury to the child or o...

Page 79: ...om injury The driver and front passenger seat belt pretensioners are designed to be activated in response to a severe fron tal impact On vehicles equipped with curtain shield airbags the pretensioners are also activated during vehicle rol lover When the sensor detects a severe frontal impact or a vehicle rollover the front seat belts are quickly drawn back by the re tractors so that the belts snug...

Page 80: ... 94 in this Section The seat belt pretensioner system con sists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the il lustration 1 Front airbag sensors 2 SRS warning light 3 Front passenger occupant classification indicator light 4 Front passenger occupant classification system ECU and sensors 5 Seat belt pretensioner assemblies 6 Front passenger s seat belt buckle switch 7 Ai...

Page 81: ...ious injury Con sult your Toyota dealer about any repair and modification Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacture s recom mended size Such a use may cause the curtain shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners to inflate acci dentally which could result in death or serious injury For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 384 in Section 7 2 Do not place luggage heavier than...

Page 82: ...r sources For details see Service remind er indicators and warning buzzers on page 145 in Section 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light ...

Page 83: ... The driver airbag system consists of the driver seat s position sensor etc The front passenger s airbag system consists of the front passenger occupant classification sensor etc In response to a severe frontal impact the SRS front airbags work together with the seat belts to help reduce injury by inflating The SRS front airbags help re duce injuries mainly to the driver s or front passenger s hea...

Page 84: ...ystem Toyota strongly recommends that all in fants and children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and proper ly restrained The rear seat is the safest for infants and children For instructions concerning the installa tion of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 95 in this Section The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe usually frontal colli sions where the ma...

Page 85: ...hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS front airbags may also deploy if a serious impact occurs to the under side of your vehicle Some examples are shown in the illustration The SRS front airbag system consists mainly of the following components and their locations are shown in the illustra tion 1 Front airbag sensors 2 SRS warning light 3 Fro...

Page 86: ...us inju ries primarily to the head and chest it may also cause other less severe injuries to the face chest arms and hands These are usually in the nature of minor burns or abrasions and swelling but the force of a deploying airbag can cause more seri ous injuries especially if an occupant s hands arms chest or head is in close proximity to the airbag module at the time of deployment This is why i...

Page 87: ...placed in the rear seat of the vehicle and be properly restrained Do not hold a child on your lap or in your arms Use a child restraint system in the rear seat For instruc tions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint on page 95 in this Sec tion Do not put anything or any part of your body on or in front of the dashboard or steering wheel pad that houses the fro...

Page 88: ...dealer It may dan gerously interfere with the SRS front airbags operation NOTICE Do not perform any of the following changes without consulting your Toyota dealer Such changes can in terfere with proper operation of the SRS front airbag system in some cases Installation of electronic devices such as a mobile two way radio cassette tape player or compact disc player Modification of the suspension s...

Page 89: ...Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ON posi tion or remains on for more than 6 seconds or flashes The light comes on or starts flashing while driving The SRS warning light will come on and front passenger occupant classification in dicator light will indicate OFF if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu pant ...

Page 90: ...r seat However the side airbag on the passen ger seat may deploy if luggage is put in the seat or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of the occu pant in the seat As for the front passen ger occupant classification system see Front passenger occupant classification system on page 90 in this Section The SRS curtain shield airbag on the pas senger side are activated even with no p...

Page 91: ...of the seat front pillar rear pillar or roof side rail from which the SRS side airbag and curtain shield airbag deploy even if he she is a child seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the SRS side air bag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact of the deploy ing airbag could cause death or se rious injury to the occupant Improperly seated and or restrained infants and ch...

Page 92: ...cle rollover Collision from the front The SRS side airbags are not generally designed to inflate if the vehicle is in volved in a front or rear collision if it rolls over or if it is involved in a low speed side collision The curtain shield airbags may not acti vate if the vehicle is subjected to a collision from the side at certain angles or a collision to the side of the vehicle body other than ...

Page 93: ...on from the rear Pitch end over end The curtain shield airbags are not gen erally designed to inflate if the vehicle is involved in a front or rear collision if it pitches end over end or if it is involved in a low speed side collision Hitting a curb edge of pavement or hard surface Falling into or jumping over a deep hole Landing hard or vehicle falling The SRS side and curtain shield airbags may...

Page 94: ...as to help restrain the lateral motion of the occu pants In a vehicle rollover the airbag sensor assembly triggers the curtain shield airbag inflator At this time a chemical reaction in the inflators quickly fills the airbags with non toxic gas to help restrain the lateral motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along wit...

Page 95: ...y not retain you inside the vehicle Do not allow anyone to lean against the door when the vehicle is in use since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could inflate with con siderable speed and force Other wise he she may be killed or seri ously injured Special care should be taken especially when you have a small child in the vehicle Sit up straight and well back in the seat distributing you...

Page 96: ... the side airbag and curtain shield air bag inflate since these airbags could inflate with considerable speed and force Otherwise he she may be killed or seriously injured Special care should be taken espe cially when you have a small child in the vehicle Do not allow anyone to kneel on the passenger seat facing the pas senger s side door since the side airbag and curtain shield airbag could infla...

Page 97: ...ect will be thrown with great force or the side airbag may not activate correctly resulting in death or serious injury Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold objects in their arms or on their knees Do not attach a microphone or any other device or object near the area where the curtain shield airbags ac tivate such as on the windshield glass side door glass front center and roof s...

Page 98: ...entally which could re sult in death or serious injury Do not use tires or wheels other than the manufacturer s recom mended size Such a use may cause the curtain shield airbags to inflate accidentally which could result in death or serious injury For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 384 in Section 7 2 Do not place luggage heavier than specified on the roof luggage carri er Such lu...

Page 99: ...at belt pretensioner assemblies inflat ors warning light RSCA OFF indicator light interconnecting wiring and power sources For details see Service remind er indicators and warning buzzers on page 145 in Section 1 6 If any of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or seat belt pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The light does not come o...

Page 100: ...1 4 in the table on page 92 and based on these conditions activates or deacti vates the following systems Front passenger airbag Side airbag on the front passenger seat Front passenger s seat belt pretension er The system monitors the weight and load on the front passenger seat and the seat belt buckle switch to determine conditions 1 4 In order for the system to detect the conditions correctly do...

Page 101: ...ted in the front passenger seat If the OFF indica tor is illuminated ask the passenger to sit up straight well back in the seat and with the seat belt worn correctly If the OFF indicator still remains illuminated either ask the passenger to move to the rear seat or if that is not possible move the front passenger seat fully rearward The front passenger occupant classifi cation indicator light will...

Page 102: ... Deactivated Activated Deactivated 4 There is a malfunction in the system OFF On Off Deactivated Activated 1 The system judges a person of adult size as an adult When a smaller adult sits in the front passenger seat the system may recognize him her as a child depending on his her physique and posture 2 When a larger child who has outgrown a child restraint system sits in the front passenger seat t...

Page 103: ...ion where it does not touches the rear second seat Keep the front passenger seatback as upright as possible when the ve hicle is moving Reclining the seat back excessively may lessen the ef fectiveness of the seat belt system If an adult sits in the front passen ger seat the occupant classification indicator light should indicate ON If the OFF indicator is illumina ted ask the passenger to sit up ...

Page 104: ...shield airbags and seat belt pretensioners in a vehicle rollover This switch should only be used if inflation is not desired such as extreme off road driving When you push the RSCA OFF switch for a few seconds with the ignition switch on the RSCA OFF indicator light comes on and the roll sensing function is turned off When you push the switch again the indicator light goes off and the roll sens in...

Page 105: ...is Section for details CAUTION For effective protection in automo bile accidents and sudden stops a child must be properly restrained using a seat belt or child restraint system depending on the age and size of the child Holding a child in your arms is not a substitute for a child restraint system In an acci dent the child can be crushed against the windshield or between you and the vehicle s inte...

Page 106: ...ath or serious injury to the child or other passengers in the event of collision Make sure you have complied with all installation instructions provided by the child restraint manufacturer and that the system is properly se cured If it is not secured properly it may cause death or serious injury to the child in the event of a sud den stop or accident A child restraint system for a small child or b...

Page 107: ...ts manufac turer Your vehicle has anchor brackets for se curing the top strap of a child restraint system For instructions about how to use the an chor bracket see Using a top strap on page 108 in this Section The child restraint lower anchorages ap proved for your vehicle may also be used See Installation with child restraint low er anchorages on page 112 in this Sec tion A Infant seat B Converti...

Page 108: ... could cause death or se rious injury to the child if the rear facing child restraint system is installed on the front passenger seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the second or third seat if it interferes with the lock mecha nism of the front or second seats Otherwise the child or front or second seat occupant s may be killed or seriously injured in case of sudden braking or a colli...

Page 109: ...not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in ...

Page 110: ...seat secure ly CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the infant seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 111: ...he front passenger seat to the rearward position 3 Put the child restraint system on the front passenger seat without putting your weight on the front passenger seat 4 Insert the seat belt tab into the seat belt buckle 5 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the seat securely make sure the belt is in th...

Page 112: ...l a rear facing child re straint system on the front passen ger seat A forward facing child re straint system should only be installed on the front passenger seat when unavoidable If you must install the child restraint system on the front passenger seat put the seat in its most rearward position and install the forward facing child restraint system in the proper or der Otherwise the front passeng...

Page 113: ...of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint system It is dangerous if the side airbag and curtain shield airbag in flate and the impact could cause death or serious injury to the child Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the sec...

Page 114: ...not twisted Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent your child from properly latching the tab and buckle If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from death or serious injury Contact your Toyota dealer immedi ately Do not install the child restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in ...

Page 115: ...ble seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 116: ...FF because the front passenger airbag could in flate with considerable speed and force Otherwise the child may be killed or seriously injured On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags do not allow the child to lean his her head or any part of his her body against the door or the area of the seat front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield air...

Page 117: ...e child may be killed or seriously injured in case of sud den braking or a collision Both high positioned lap belts and loose fitting belts could cause death or serious injuries due to sliding under the lap belt during a collision or other unintended event Keep the lap belt positioned as low on a child s hips as possible For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm After ins...

Page 118: ...re below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Anchor brackets Symbol Use the anchor brackets behind the rear seatbacks to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each rear seating position This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets Using a top strap vehicles without third seats ...

Page 119: ...onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap For instructions to install the child re straint system see Child restraint on page 95 in this Section CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched and check that the child re straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer ...

Page 120: ...504 110 4 Replace the head restraint Lower the anchor bracket when it is not in use Follow the procedure below for a child restraint system that requires the use of a top strap Using a top strap vehicles with third seats ...

Page 121: ...chor brackets behind the sec ond seatbacks to attach the top strap Anchor brackets are installed for each second seat This symbol indicates the location of the anchor brackets TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET 1 Remove the head restraint 2 Open the anchor bracket cover ...

Page 122: ...ed by its manufacturer 4 Replace the head restraint Close the anchor bracket cover when the anchor bracket is not used Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 or CMVSS210 2 specifications are installed in the rear seats The anchorages are installed in the gap between the seat cushion and seatback of both outside rear seats Child restraint systems complying with...

Page 123: ...ooks of lower straps onto the anchorages and tighten the lower straps Type B Latch the buckles onto the anchorages For owners in Canada The symbol on a child restraint system indicates the pres ence of a lower connector system If your child restraint system has a top strap it should be anchored For the installation of the top strap see Using a top strap on page 108 in this Section For installation...

Page 124: ...r CMVSS210 2 specifications are installed in the second seats The anchorages are installed in the seat cushion of the right side seating position and between the center and left side seat ing position Child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS213 or CMVSS213 specification can be fixed to these anchorages In this case it is not necessary to fix the child restraint system with a seat belt on t...

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Page 126: ...estraint system be sure that there are no irregular ob jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer After securing the child restraint system never recline the seat Do not install a child restraint sys tem on the second se...

Page 127: ...ROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel 118 Tilt and telescopic steering wheel 118 Outside rear view mirrors 119 Anti glare inside rear view mirror 121 Auto anti glare inside rear view mirror 122 Rear side view mirrors 123 Sun visors 123 SECTION 1 4 ...

Page 128: ... so may cause the driver to mishan dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries After adjusting the steering wheel try moving it up and down to make sure it is locked in position ADJUSTMENT OF STEERING WHEEL TILT To change the steering wheel angle hold the steering wheel pull the lock release lever toward you tilt the steer ing wheel to the desired angle and re ...

Page 129: ...it up and down or for ward and rearward to make sure it is locked in position Adjust the mirror so that you can just see the side of your vehicle in the mir ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side because it is a convex mirror Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in ...

Page 130: ... in death or serious inju ries On some models since the mirror surfaces can get hot do not touch them when the defogger switch is on To adjust a mirror use the switches 1 Master switch To select the mirror to be adjusted Push the switch to L left or R right 2 Control switch To move the mirror Push the switch in the desired direc tion Mirrors can be adjusted when the key is in the ACC or ON positio...

Page 131: ... ror To reduce glare from the headlights of the vehicle behind you during night driving operate the lever on the lower edge of the mirror Daylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is mo...

Page 132: ...rface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light To turn off the automatic function push the MIRROR switch To turn on the automatic function again push the MIRROR switch Adjust it before driving so that the rear view is in the best condition When the inside air temperature is low it may take a little longer for the mirror to darken in response to the detection of headlights CAUTION Do not adju...

Page 133: ... useful as a secondary means of checking the area to the rear of the vehicle Carefully check the area to the rear of the vehicle by either looking directly or using both outside and inside rear view mirrors Type A Type B Rear side view mirrors Sun visors ...

Page 134: ...to position 3 Type B If glare comes from obliquely be hind you slide the main sun visor back ward to position 3 To block the glare from the front when the main sun visor is swung to the lateral side swing down the sub visor CAUTION Type A Do not extend the plate at the end of the sun visor when the visor is in the position 1 It can cover the anti glare inside rear view mirror and obstruct the rear...

Page 135: ...ty mirrors swing down the main sun visor and slide the cover Type A The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover To prevent the battery being discharged the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed for 30 minutes or more Vanity mirrors ...

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Page 137: ...rgency flashers 133 Instrument panel light control 133 Front fog lights 134 Interior light 134 Personal lights 135 Luggage compartment light 135 Ignition switch light 136 Running board lights 137 Windshield wipers and washer 138 Back window wiper and washer 138 Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers 139 SECTION 1 5 ...

Page 138: ...omatically turn on or off depend ing on the darkness of the surroundings Manually twist the knob to the position 2 to turn on the headlights if they are need ed immediately when entering a dark tun nel parking structure etc The automatic light control sensor is on the top of the driver s side instrument panel Do not place anything on the instrument panel and or do not affix anything on the windshi...

Page 139: ...ng Light DRL system can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day The DRL system can be helpful in many differ ent driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset The DRL system will make your front turn signal lights come on when The ignition is on with the engine run ning The knob is in the OFF position posit...

Page 140: ... To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it On some models the front turn signal lights are on during daytime running light system is on For details see Daytime running light system If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out For the U S A For Can...

Page 141: ...headlights turn off can be changed For details contact your Toyota dealer If the driver s door is kept open the lights automatically turn off after 30 minutes To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actuate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the ligh...

Page 142: ... headlights with the knob turned to OFF TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn push the headlight turn signal lever up or down to position 1 The key must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it On some models the fron...

Page 143: ...t be stopped where it might be a traffic hazard Always pull as far off the road as pos sible The turn signal light switch will not work when the emergency flashers are operat ing NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en gine is not running To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the dial Emergency flashe...

Page 144: ...ll the side doors and back door are closed ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Door linked operation When the switch is in the DOOR position and any of the side doors and back door is opened the light will come on After all the side doors and back door are closed the light re mains on for about 15 seconds before fading out Ignition switch linked operation When the switch is in the DOOR position and the ignit...

Page 145: ...ration of lighting To prevent the battery being discharged the lights will automatically turn off when the key is removed and the door is left opened with the switch at the DOOR position for 30 minutes or more To turn on the personal lights push the lens To turn the lights off push the lens once again To turn on the luggage compartment light slide the switch The luggage compartment light switch ha...

Page 146: ...control transmitter the light will come on and remain on for about 15 seconds before fading out The following adjustments can be made in this system For details contact your Toyota dealer Cancelling the door key or the wireless remote control transmitter linked opera tion Changing the duration of lighting To prevent the battery being discharged the lights will automatically turn off when the key i...

Page 147: ...r more Lighting the running boards and the ground helps you easily to get in and out of the vehicle in the night The lights come on when any of the side doors is opened The lights remain on for about 15 seconds after all the side doors are closed However in the following cases the light go off immediately All the side doors and back door are closed and locked The vehicle speed reaches 8 km h 5 mph...

Page 148: ... in Section 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield with the defroster before using the washer This will help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass To turn on the back window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed...

Page 149: ...ly shut off af ter the defoggers have operated about 15 minutes If the back window is not fully closed the back window defogger will not work Make sure the back window is fully closed when using the back window defogger If the back window is opened while the defogger is working the defogger will au tomatically turn off Even if the back win dow is fully closed after that the defogger will not autom...

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Page 151: ... OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge 142 Engine coolant temperature gauge 142 Tachometer 143 Odometer and two trip meters 144 Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers 145 SECTION 1 6 ...

Page 152: ...uel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the malfunction indicator lamp comes on Fill the fuel tank immediately The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times If the indicator lamp does not go off contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible The gauge indicates the engine coolant temperature when the ignition switch is on The engine ope...

Page 153: ... not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats on page 334 in Section 4 The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute Use it while driving to select correct shift points and to prevent en gine lugging and over revving Driving with the engine running too fast causes excessive engine wear and poor fuel economy Remember in most cases ...

Page 154: ... if the elec trical power source is disconnected 3 Odometer two trip meter changeover button Switches the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the changeover but ton The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push 4 Trip meter reset button Resets the two trip meters to zero To reset ...

Page 155: ...ing brake is off stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer b indicator and buzzer Fasten driver s seat belt c Fasten front passenger s seat belt d Stop and check e Stop and check f Take vehicle to Toyota dealer g Low fuel level warning light Fill up tank Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers ...

Page 156: ...oyota dealer If brake system warning light is also on stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer j Take vehicle to Toyota dealer k Close all side doors and back door l Take vehicle to Toyota dealer immediately m four wheel drive models Stop and check n Adjust tire pressure If the light remains contact Toyota dealer ...

Page 157: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 147 If the indicator or buzzer comes on Do this o Add washer fluid p Key reminder buzzer Remove key ...

Page 158: ... curs immediately stop your vehicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer The light does not turn off even after the parking brake is released while the engine is running The warning buzzer comes on to gether with the warning light In either case this can indicate that the brakes may not work properly and your stopping distance will be come longer Depress the brake pedal firmly and bring ...

Page 159: ...mes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate however until the battery is dis charged Turn off the air conditioning blower radio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if the engine drive belt is broken or loose e Low Engine Oil Pressure Warning Light This li...

Page 160: ...d there may be a problem somewhere in the elec tronic throttle control system At this time vibration may occur Howev er if you depress the accelerator pedal more firmly and slowly you can drive your vehicle at low speeds Have your vehicle checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible Even if the abnormality of the electronic throttle control system is corrected during low speed driving the sys...

Page 161: ...wo trip meters on page 144 in this Section 2 Turn the ignition key to the ON posi tion while holding down the trip meter reset button Hold down the button until the light goes off Before the light goes off it illuminates for 3 seconds flashes for 2 seconds and illuminates for 1 second If the system fails to reset the light will remain flashing i ABS Warning Light The light comes on when the igniti...

Page 162: ...Light The light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following Vehicle stability control system Traction control system two wheel drive models Active traction control system four wheel drive models AUTO LSD system two wheel drive models Downhill assist control system four wheel drive models Hill start assist control system The light will come on when the ignition key turned to ON and wil...

Page 163: ...ls This light warns that the automatic trans mission fluid temperature is too high If this light comes on while you are driv ing slow down and pull off the road Stop the vehicle at a safe place and put the selector lever in P With the engine id ling wait until the light goes off If the light goes off you may start the vehicle again If the light does not go off call a Toyota dealer or qualified rep...

Page 164: ...ex cept the open door warning light should come on The following service reminder indica tors go off after a few seconds Engine oil replacement reminder light ABS warning light VSC TRAC warning light Low tire pressure warning light RSCA OFF indicator light AUTO LSD indicator light two wheel drive models VSC OFF indicator light four wheel drive models Slip indicator light Height control indicator l...

Page 165: ...ssion 157 Four wheel drive system 162 Traction control system 168 Active traction control system 170 AUTO LSD system 172 Vehicle stability control system 175 Downhill assist control system 177 Hill start assist control system 180 Rear height control air suspension 182 Tire pressure warning system 188 Parking brake 192 Cruise control 193 SECTION 1 7 ...

Page 166: ... remove the key the engine im mobilizer system is automatically set See Engine immobilizer system on page 14 in Section 1 2 When starting the engine the key may seem stuck at the LOCK position To free it first be sure the key is pushed all the way in and then rock the steering wheel slightly while turning the key gently Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off you may hear sound com...

Page 167: ...switch in ON position a Selector lever The shift position is also displayed on the instrument cluster P Parking engine starting and key removal R Reverse N Neutral D Normal driving shifting into overdrive possible 4 Engine braking shifting into overdrive not possible 3 2 Stronger engine braking L Maximum engine braking Automatic transmission With the brake pedal depressed The ignition switch must ...

Page 168: ...for better fuel economy and quieter driving If the engine coolant temperature is low or when the four wheel drive control switch knob is in L4 low speed position center differential locked the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the D posi tion See Four wheel drive system full time four wheel drive models on page 162 in this Section for information of the four wheel drive c...

Page 169: ... 34 mph Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed and stronger engine braking will be en abled Two wheel drive models 1GR FE engine 88 km h 54 mph 2UZ FE engine 92 km h 57 mph Four wheel drive models 1GR FE engine Multi mode control switch knob at H2 and H4 88 km h 54 mph Multi mode control switc...

Page 170: ...he 3 2 and L positions are used for strong engine braking as described pre viously With the selector lever in 3 2 or L you can start the vehicle in motion as with the lever in D With the selector lever in 3 or 2 the vehicle will start in first gear and automat ically shift to third gear or second gear With the selector lever in L the trans mission is engaged in first gear NOTICE Be careful not to ...

Page 171: ...CE Never shift into reverse while the ve hicle is moving Vehicles with rear view monitor system When the selector lever is shifted into R position with the ignition switch in the ON position rear view monitor system will activate For instructions see Rear view monitor system on page 254 in Sec tion 1 10 f Parking 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 With the brake pedal pressed down fully depr...

Page 172: ... the vehicle from creeping NOTICE Always use the brake pedal or the parking brake to hold the vehicle on an upgrade Do not attempt to hold the vehicle using the accelerator ped al as this can cause the transmission to overheat h If you cannot shift the selector le ver out of P position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the P position even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift...

Page 173: ... center differ ential unlocked Four wheel drive control switch knob at H4 center differential lock switch left out Use this for normal driving on all types of roads from dry hard surfaced roads to wet icy or snow covered roads This position gives greater economy quietest ride least wear and better vehicle control H4 high speed position center differ ential locked Four wheel drive control switch kn...

Page 174: ...AND H4 LOCKED To shift between unlock and lock modes in H4 push the center differen tial lock switch SHIFTING BETWEEN L4 UNLOCKED AND L4 LOCKED To shift between unlock and lock modes in L4 push the center differen tial lock switch SHIFTING BETWEEN H4 AND L4 To shift from H4 to L4 bring the vehicle to a complete stop with the brake pedal held down with your foot shift the automatic transmission sel...

Page 175: ...umpy surface When the center differential is locked the vehicle stability control system is automatically turned off and the center differential lock and VSC OFF indicator lights come on because the function that controls engine performance interferes with the process of freeing your wheels NOTICE As soon as the center differential lock switch is turned on the VSC OFF indicator light comes on Afte...

Page 176: ...riving and hard pulling in sand or mud In this mode the braking feeling that oc curs when the wheels are negotiating a sharp corner is further reduced than in the L4 low speed position four wheel drive center differential locked mode L4 low speed position four wheel drive center differential locked Multi mode control switch knob at L4 center differential lock switch pushed in The four wheel drive ...

Page 177: ...multi mode control switch knob from the H2 to the H4 position this reminds you that the transfer mode is not in H4 mode Stop the ve hicle or reduce the vehicle speed to less than 100 km h 62 mph Operate the switch knob again To shift from H4 unlocked to H2 turn the multi mode control switch knob fully counterclockwise This can be done at any speed If the four wheel drive indicator light con tinues...

Page 178: ...le completely shift the automatic transmission selector lever se curely into N and operate the switch knob again If the indicator continues to blink even if doing so contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible There may be a trouble in the four wheel drive system CAUTION Never operate the multi mode control switch knob if the wheels are slip ping Stop the slipping or spinning before operating T...

Page 179: ...tion is turned on contact your Toyota dealer The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the traction control system the AUTO LSD system the vehicle stability control system and the hill start assist control system such as on slippery roads If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operating a buzzer will start to sound intermittentl...

Page 180: ...owing cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light comes on while driv ing The active traction control system auto matically helps prevent the spinning of 4 wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces When the ignition k...

Page 181: ... your Toyota dealer The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the active traction control system the vehicle stabil ity control system the downhill assist con trol system and the hill start assist control system such as on slippery roads If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operat ing a buzzer will start to sound intermit tent...

Page 182: ...If the VSC TRAC warning light and slip indicator light come on while driving the active traction control system does not work However as normal braking oper ates when being applied there is no prob lem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light remains on after the ignition k...

Page 183: ... the system push the AUTO LSD switch once again If the engine is turned off while the AUTO LSD indicator light is on and then restarted the indicator light will turn off automatically Make sure the AUTO LSD indicator light comes on under the above condition when you use the AUTO LSD system The slip indicator light blinks when the system is controlling the spinning of the rear wheels The AUTO LSD a...

Page 184: ...after a short time and the slip indicator light goes off VSC TRAC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere in the following AUTO LSD system Traction control system Vehicle stability control system When the system is normal and the igni tion key is turned to ON the light will come on and will go off after a few sec onds It is not a malfunction that the warning light may stay...

Page 185: ...g will result in an unexpected ac cident If the slip indicator light blinks and an alarm sounds special care should be taken while driving Only use tires of specified size The size manufacturer brand and tread pattern for all 4 tires should be the same If you use the tires other than specified or different type or size the vehicle stability control system may not function correctly When replacing ...

Page 186: ...our Toyota dealer The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to ON The indicator light remains on after the ignition key is turned to ON The indicator light comes on when the system is on while driving NOTICE Make sure that the center differential lock indicator light goes off before normal driving VSC TRAC warning light This light warns that there is a problem somewhere ...

Page 187: ...r multi mode control switch knob multi mode four wheel drive models in the L4 position push the DAC switch to limit the vehicle s ac celeration If the vehicle is traveling at a speed of 25 km h 15 mph or less you can descend at a constant speed CAUTION Do not rely excessively on the down hill assist control system It may not be able to maintain a low speed over road surfaces or off road surfaces o...

Page 188: ...N or the multi mode control switch knob may be in the H2 or H4 position If the indicator light does not come on when the switch is pushed contact your Toyota dealer With the vehicle traveling at a speed of 25 km h 15 mph or less release your foot from the accelerator or brake pedal to activate the system The vehicle will descend the hill at a low speed While the system is operating the slip indica...

Page 189: ...nges from intermittent to continuous The continuous buzzer sounds for about 3 seconds At this time the slip indicator light will come on the downhill assist control sys tem indicator light flash and the downhill assist control system stops operating tem porarily in order to protect the brake ac tuator Although the downhill assist con trol system does not operate it is no problem to continue your d...

Page 190: ...slippery hill When you start to move up the hill slope the system helps to prevent the vehicle from roll ing backward in the interval while you move your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal CAUTION Do not rely excessively on the hill start assist control system The ve hicle may not be able to start smoothly on road surfaces or off road surfaces such as extremely steep slopes or icy ...

Page 191: ...re increases during continuous operation of the downhill assist control system four wheel drive models the traction control system two wheel drive models the active traction control system four wheel drive models the vehicle stability control system and the AUTO LSD system two wheel drive models on such as slippery roads If the brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems i...

Page 192: ...e pedal repeatedly may turn on the light It is normal if it goes out after a few seconds If the warning light comes on while driv ing the system does not work However as normal braking operates when being applied it is no problem to continue your driving In the following cases contact your Toyota dealer The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to ON The warning light rem...

Page 193: ...en the vehicle speed is under about 12 km h 7 mph NOTICE Use the LO mode when the vehicle is stopped Otherwise when the ve hicle speed exceeds about 12 km h 7 mph N mode is selected automati cally So be careful when you drive in any place where the overhead height is limited b Vehicle height mode changing con dition To change the vehicle height it is neces sary to meet the following conditions The...

Page 194: ...bout 30 km h 19 mph To change the N mode to HI push the switch once To change the LO mode to HI push the switch twice It takes about 30 sec onds until the LO mode changes to the HI mode Selecting the N mode To change the HI mode to N push the height select switch on the side once To change the LO mode to N push the height select switch on the side once Selecting the LO mode Push the height select ...

Page 195: ...elect the LO mode in the bumpy roads If the underbody of the vehicle touches the rugged road surface the vehicle may be dam aged d Turning off the rear height control air suspension To turn off the rear height control air suspension with the vehicle stopped push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch The height control OFF indi cator light comes on and the vehicle height is fixed in the same mode as the he...

Page 196: ...be towed put the vehicle height in the N mode and turn off the rear height control air suspension Otherwise the ve hicle height may change because of the automatic leveling function re sulting in an unexpected accident If your vehicle gets ditched turn off the rear height control air suspen sion with the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch Otherwise the vehicle height may change because of the automatic lev...

Page 197: ...t control air sus pension operates correctly If you push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch the rear height control air suspension is turned off The height control OFF indicator light comes on In the following cases there is a problem somewhere in the rear height control air suspension Although there is no problem to continue normal driving have the rear height control air suspension checked by your To...

Page 198: ... your Toyota dealer as soon as possible and have it checked The tire pressure warning system is de signed to provide warning when tire inflation pressure of one or more of your tires including the spare tire is low The low tire pressure warning light comes on to inform you that low tire inflation pressure may hamper driving LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT This light comes on when the ignition key ...

Page 199: ...warning light CAUTION When the tire pressure warning light comes on observe the following in structions Depending on the conditions re duce to an appropriate speed as soon as possible Adjust the tire pressure to the spe cified level as soon as possible Avoid abrupt steering wheel maneu vering and braking Tire deteriora tion may reduce steering wheel con trol and brake effectiveness This may lead t...

Page 200: ...lar radio wave frequencies are nearby A radio set to similar frequencies is in use A lot of snow or ice covers the ve hicle in particular around the wheels or wheel housings The tires are not equipped with an air pressure sensor Snow tires or tire chains are used Non genuine Toyota wheels are used The sensor battery is expired Radio waves from the air pressure sen sor installed on the spare tire c...

Page 201: ...n is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr...

Page 202: ...to install air pressure sensors on the wheels There are 3 ways to set up the air pres sure sensors a Remove the sensor from the old wheel and install it to the new wheel b Keep the same wheel with air pressure sensor and replace only the tire c Use a new wheel and sensor In this case you have to register an ID code for a new sensor CAUTION Have the tires wheels or sensors re placed and ID codes re...

Page 203: ...maximum control of your vehicle do not use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic or on slip pery rainy icy or snow covered or winding roads Avoid vehicle speed increases when driving downhill If the vehicle speed is too fast in relation to the cruise control set speed cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to use engine braking to slow down TURNING THE SYST...

Page 204: ...ed drops 16 km h 10 mph below the preset speed the preset speed will also automatically cancel out If the preset speed automatically cancels out other than for the above cases have your vehicle checked by your Toyota deal er at the earliest opportunity RESETTING TO A FASTER SPEED Push the lever up in the RES direction and hold it Release the lever when the desired speed is attained While the lever...

Page 205: ...f the CRUISE indicator light in the instrument cluster flashes when using the cruise control press the ON OFF button to turn the system off and then press it again to turn it on If any of the following conditions then oc curs there is some trouble in the cruise control system The indicator light does not come on The indicator light flashes again The indicator light goes out after it comes on If th...

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Page 207: ...OLS Audio system Reference 198 Using your audio system 198 Audio remote controls 215 Rear seat audio system 217 Audio system operating hints 225 For vehicle equipped with Navigation system please refer to the separate Navigation System Owner s Manual SECTION 1 8 ...

Page 208: ...AD to turn on that function without pushing PWR VOL To turn on the cas sette or compact disc player a cassette or compact disc must be loaded in the player You can turn on the each player by insert ing a cassette tape or compact disc You can turn off each player by ejecting the cassette tape or compact disc If the audio system was previously off then the entire audio system will be turned off when...

Page 209: ...rear quarter glass will noticeably reduce the sensitivity of the radio YOUR CASSETTE PLAYER When you insert a cassette the exposed tape should face to the right NOTICE Do not oil any part of the player and do not insert anything other than cas sette tapes into the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER type 1 When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up ...

Page 210: ...two discs for in sertion or it will cause damage to the compact disc player Insert only one compact disc into slot at a time Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not insert anything except a com pact disc into the slot ...

Page 211: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 201 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows Controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 212: ...Fast forward button Cassette player Push preset button 6 to fast for ward a cassette tape FF will appear on the display Push preset button 5 to rewind a tape REW will appear on the display To stop the tape while it is fast forward ing push or TAPE button To stop the tape while it is rewinding push or TAPE button If a tape rewinds completely the cassette player will stop and then play that same sid...

Page 213: ...ompact disc changer lid If the malfunction still exists take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer DISC With compact disc changer only Use these buttons to select the disc you want to listen to Push preset button 3 or preset button 4 until the number of the disc you want to listen appears on the display Dolby B NR If you are listening to a tape that was recorded with Dolby B Noise Reduction push pres...

Page 214: ... replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release RPT preset button 2 while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again With compact disc changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT preset button 2 until you hear a beep will ap pear on the display Th...

Page 215: ... find the station after that Cassette Player Use this button to skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can select up to nine recordings in cluding current one A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording When the beginning of a tape is reached the player automatically resumes play When the end of the tape is reached the player automatically reverses sid...

Page 216: ...psed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playing NO TITLE will appear on the display If the entire disc or track title does not appear on the display push and hold the button until you hear a beep The rest of the title will appear TUNE Tuning Turn the TUNE knob clockwise to step up the freq...

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Page 218: ... disc you want to eject is displayed Push and release the eject but ton To eject all discs at a time press and hold the eject button until you hear a beep The last compact disc played before pushing the button will be ejected first If the ejected disc is not removed for a long time the eject function will be cancelled Program Push preset button 4 to select the other side of a cassette tape The dis...

Page 219: ...F will appear on the display DISC Compact disc Push the DISC button to play a compact disc When the audio system is set into com pact disc operation the display shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Error messages If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages WAIT The compact disc player unit may be too hot Allow the pl...

Page 220: ... of the slot will close After a few seconds the shutter will auto matically open again so the next disc can be inserted The same process can be applied for loading the rest of the discs If the player is full of discs DISC FULL will appear on the display If no compact disc is inserted the shutter will close after 15 seconds PWR VOL Power and Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off T...

Page 221: ...work correctly Compact disc player There are two repeat features You can either replay a disc track or a whole com pact disc Repeating a track Quickly push and release RPT preset button 2 while the track is playing will appear on the display When the track ends it will automatically replay To turn off the repeat feature push this button again Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT preset button 2 unti...

Page 222: ... again to find the station after that Cassette Player Use this button to skip up or down to locate a song or recording You can select up to nine recordings in cluding current one A blank space of at least 3 seconds is considered to be a start of a recording When the beginning of a tape is reached the player automatically resumes play When the end of the tape is reached the player automatically rev...

Page 223: ...ct disc player This button is used to change the display for the compact disc that contains text data To change the display quickly push and release the TEXT button while the com pact disc is playing The display changes in the order from the elapsed time to disc title to track title then back to the elapsed time If this button is pushed while a compact disc that does not contain text data is playi...

Page 224: ...n RDS station the current pro gram type appears on the display Each time you push this button the pro gram type changes as in the following ROCK EASY LIS Easy listening CLS JAZZ Classical music and Jazz R B Rhythm and Blues INFORM Information RELIGION MISC Miscellaneous ALERT Emergency message ...

Page 225: ...of the audio system can be adjusted using the switches on the steer ing wheel Details of the specific switches controls and features are described below 1 Volume control switch 2 switch 3 MODE switch Audio remote controls steering switches ...

Page 226: ...tch further than you wanted to push the other side of the switch The track number will be in creased or reduced The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of the tracks remaining on the current side of the cassette When the tape reaches to the begin ning the player will automatically start playing that side After the tape reaches to the end the player will automatical...

Page 227: ...engers can enjoy all the modes AM and FM radio cassette tape player compact disc player and compact disc player with changer with the rear seat audio system when a cassette tape and discs are loaded in the front audio system When the same mode is selected on the front and rear audio systems at the same time the system can be operated on the front audio system If the radio mode is selected on the f...

Page 228: ...holder The rear seat audio system can be oper ated with the rear seat audio system con troller CAUTION Do not disassemble or modify the controller It may cause an accident fire or electric shock NOTICE Keep the controller away from direct sunlight high heat and high humidity These conditions could cause the case to deform or the battery to ex plode or leak Rear seat audio system controller ...

Page 229: ...e rear seat audio system display The rear seat audio system controller can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ACC or ON position The controller does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display is exposed to direct sunlight Block the display from direct sunlight Details of specific buttons controls and features of the controller see CONTROLLER FEATURES on page ...

Page 230: ...of the driv er s or front passenger s seatback CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving stow the controller in the holder when it is not in use NOTICE Do not leave the controller exposed to high temperatures such as on the instrument panel for a long time otherwise the controller may be dam aged ...

Page 231: ...e cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding Compact disc player With compact disc changer only Use these buttons to select the disc you want to listen to Push the or DISC CH PROG button until the number of the disc you want to listen to appears on the display 2 and TUNE...

Page 232: ... beginning of the current track quickly push the TUNE TRACK button one time Push and hold the or TUNE TRACK button to fast forward or reverse within a disc When you release the but ton the compact disc player will resume playing With compact disc changer only You can either scan the tracks on a spe cific disc or scan the first tracks of all the discs in the changer Scanning the tracks on a disc Qu...

Page 233: ...fic an nouncement TA the rear seat audio sys tem cannot select the AM FM mode Tape mode TAPE appears on the display while this mode is selected Compact disc mode CD appears on the display while this mode is selected The display shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Error messages If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the five following error me...

Page 234: ...eplacing the battery be care ful not to lose the components Replace only with the same or equivalent type of battery recom mended by a Toyota dealer Dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations Replace the battery by using the following procedures 1 Pull the case out while pushing the lock release button to the side 2 Remove the discharged battery 3 Put a new battery with the posit...

Page 235: ...ample nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range The farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception prob lems that probably do not indicate a prob lem wit...

Page 236: ...ent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off Do not leave a cassette in the player if you are not listening to it especially if it is hot outside Store cassettes in their cases and out of direct sunlight Avoid using cassettes with a total play ing time l...

Page 237: ...discs marked as shown above The following products may not be playable on your compact disc player Copy protected CD CD R CD Recordable CD RW CD Re writable CD ROM Special shaped discs Transparent translucent discs Low quality discs Labeled discs ...

Page 238: ...ularly on the shiny side Dirt scratches warping pin holes or other disc damage could cause the player to skip or to repeat a section of a track To see a pin hole hold the disc up to the light Remove discs from the compact disc player when you are not listening to them Store them in their plastic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free...

Page 239: ... L O 0504 229 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls 230 Air flow selector settings 237 Operating tips 237 Instrument panel and rear vents 240 Air conditioning filter 241 SECTION 1 9 ...

Page 240: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 230 1 Fan speed selector 2 AUTO button 3 Temperature selector 4 A C button 5 Air flow selector 6 Air intake selector 7 OFF button Controls without DUAL button ...

Page 241: ...minate to show which fan speed mode is being selected In automatic operation you do not have to adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector To increase the temperature push the UP side to decrease it push the DOWN side LO appears when you adjust to maxi mum cooling and HI appears when you adjust to maximum warming OFF button Push the OFF button to turn off th...

Page 242: ...clears the front view more quickly For details about air flow selector settings see Air flow selector settings described below Air intake selector Push the button to select the air source An indicator light will illuminate to show which the air source is being selected 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem To prevent fogging up of the wind...

Page 243: ...re selector at the independent mode for driver at the linked mode for driver and front passenger 3 AUTO button 4 DUAL button 5 Temperature selector for front passenger 6 Air flow selector 7 Air intake selector 8 A C button 9 OFF button Controls with DUAL button ...

Page 244: ...temperature push the side to decrease it push the side LO appears when you adjust to maxi mum cooling and HI appears when you adjust to maximum warming DUAL button This button is used to set the tempera tures independently for the driver s seat and front passenger seat Pushing the button changes the mode from independent and linked Independent mode Temperatures can be set independently for the dri...

Page 245: ...utton allows the air intake to select FRESH automatically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RECIRCULATE mode press the air in take selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly For details about air flow selector settings see Air flow selector settings described ...

Page 246: ...e A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off push the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to your Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 247: ...use of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle On cold days set the fan speed to high for a minute to help clear the intake ducts of snow or moisture This can reduce the amount of fogging on the windows When driving on dusty roads close all windows If dust thrown up by ...

Page 248: ...Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow FLOOR Air conditioning OFF For quick heating select recirculated air for a few minutes To keep the windows from fogging select fresh af ter the vehicle interior has been war med Press the A C button on for dehumidi fied heating Choose floor windshield air flow to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best r...

Page 249: ...ir Air flow WINDSHIELD Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view When pressing the windshield air flow but ton the air intake selects FRESH auto matically This is to clean up the front view more quickly If you want to return the setting to RE CIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Press the A C button...

Page 250: ...rn the setting to RE CIRCULATE mode press the air intake selector button once again Press the A C button for dehumidified heating or cooling This setting clears the front view more quickly To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow Center vents Side vents Rear vents If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel and rear vents...

Page 251: ...eed to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency or if the windows begin to fog up easily To maintain the air conditioning efficiency inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance sched ule In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow such as inner city or desert areas early replacement m...

Page 252: ...O 0504 242 1 Open the glove box Remove the screw with a Phillips head screw driver and slide the hook as shown 2 Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws 3 Remove the filter case by holding both sides ...

Page 253: ...rty it should be replaced When setting the filter to the filter case ensure that the flat side of the filter is down and the ribbed side is up Position the filter case so that the UP mark is pointing up and install it in the vehicle INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop erly in position The use of air condi tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per form...

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Page 255: ...Glove box 260 Garage door opener 261 Auxiliary boxes 265 Rear console box 267 Tissue box holder 268 Coin holder 268 Trash holder 269 Front cup holders 270 Rear cup holders and tray 271 Rear cup holders 272 Bottle holders 273 Tie down hooks 274 Grocery bag hooks 274 Cargo net hooks 274 Luggage cover 275 Double deck 276 Roof luggage carrier 277 Floor mat 278 SECTION 1 10 ...

Page 256: ...ithout DUAL button Cruise information display Air conditioning system with DUAL button Outside temperature and cruise information display 4 Clock 5 Air conditioning system without DUAL button only Outside temperature display 6 00 button 7 M button 8 H button Multi information display ...

Page 257: ...xample if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 The key must be in the ACC or ON position If the electrical power source has been disconnected from the clock the time dis play will automatically be set to 1 00 one o clock The displayed temperature ranges from 30 C 22 F up to 50 C 122...

Page 258: ...ed values in the cruise infor mation display indicate general driving conditions Accuracy varies with driving habits and road conditions 1 Outside temperature OUTSIDE C or OUTSIDE F The displayed value is updated every 1 second The displayed temperature ranges from 30 C 22 F up to 50 C 122 F If an abnormality exists in the connection of the outside air temperature sensor C F will appear on the dis...

Page 259: ...t comes on refuel the vehicle even if the display indicates that the vehicle can be driven further 3 Average fuel consumption AVG MPG or AVG L 100 km Average fuel consumption is calculated and displayed based on total driving distance and total fuel consumption with the engine running The displayed value is updated about ev ery 10 seconds To reset the calculation push the RESET button about 1 seco...

Page 260: ...to in terference by artificial magnetic fields underground parking under a steel tower between buildings roof parking near a crossing near a large vehicle etc The vehicle is magnetized There is a magnet or a metal object on or near the inside rear view mirror The battery has been disconnected If your vehicle is out of the set zone refer to CALIBRATING THE COMPASS below to set the zone number If th...

Page 261: ...ined by the earth s magnetic field The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle To adjust this deviation stop the vehicle then push and hold the COMP switch until the zone number appears on the dis play Then push the COMP switch refer ring to the following map to select the number of the zone where the vehicle is ...

Page 262: ...r After calibration leaving the system for several seconds returns it to the compass mode CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped Samoa 5 Guam 8 Saipan 8 ...

Page 263: ...ation is completed when the direction is shown on the display If calibration cannot be performed because of the magnetized vehicle etc take your vehicle to Toyota dealer Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed re placed or disconnected Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in...

Page 264: ...navigation system will display another screen The rear view monitor system is an auxil iary device intended to back up When backing up be sure to check behind and all around the vehicle visually CAUTION Do not rely entirely on the rear view monitor system Use caution just as you would when backing up any vehicle Never back up while looking only at the screen The image on the screen may differ from...

Page 265: ... with a mild cleanser and rinse Use your own eyes to assure safety as the displayed image may become darker and moving images may be slightly distorted when the display is cold On screen Corners of bumper AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN Image is displayed approximately level on screen The area detected by the camera is limited The camera does not detect objects which are close to either corner of the bum...

Page 266: ...at appears on the screen between three dimensional ob jects such as vehicles and flat sur faces such as the road and the actual distance differ as follows In reality A B C A and B are equally far away C is farther than A and B Howev er on the screen the situation appears to be B C A In reality if you back up to point B you will hit the truck ...

Page 267: ...near the lens is high or low When water droplets are adhering to the camera or when humidity is high for example when it rains When foreign matter for example mud is adhering to the camera When the sun or the beam of head lights is shining directly into the cam era lens If a bright light for example sunlight reflected off the vehicle body is picked up by the camera the smear effect peculiar to the...

Page 268: ... NOTICE To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC 120W To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use Inserting anything other than an ap propriate plug that fits the outlet or allowing any ...

Page 269: ...e instrument panel An indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the power outlet is ready for use Push the main switch once again to turn the power outlet off When the power out let is not in use make sure that the main switch is turned off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when the engine is not running Close the power out...

Page 270: ...wer supply microcomputer controlled electric blankets touch sen sor lamps etc Certain electrical appliances may cause radio noise To use the glove box Open by pulling the lever Lock by inserting the master key and turn ing it clockwise Unlock by inserting the master key and turning it counterclockwise With the instrument panel lights on the glove box light will come on CAUTION To reduce the chance...

Page 271: ...stems and security systems etc a Programming the HomeLink The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can store one program for each button To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink install a new battery in the hand held transmitter prior to program ming The battery side of the hand held trans mitter must be pointed away from the HomeLink during the programming pro cess For Canadian u...

Page 272: ...t on the HomeLink changes from a slow to a rapid flash after 20 seconds you can release both buttons 5 Test the operation of the HomeLink by pressing the newly programmed button If programming a garage door opener check to see if the garage door opens and closes If the garage door does not operate iden tify if your garage transmitter is of the Rolling Code type Press and hold the programmed HomeLi...

Page 273: ... button to program another rolling code system Programming an entrance gate program ming all devices in the Canadian market 1 Decide which of the 3 HomeLink but tons you want to program 2 Place your hand held gate device transmitter 25 to 75 mm 1 to 3 in away from the surface of the HomeLink Keep the indicator light on the HomeLink in view while programming 3 Press and hold the selected HomeLink b...

Page 274: ...ink on the internet at WWW HOMELINK COM CAUTION When programming the HomeLink Universal Transceiver you may be operating a garage door or other device Make sure people and ob jects are out of the way of the ga rage door or other device to pre vent potential harm or damage Do not use this HomeLink Univer sal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as r...

Page 275: ... void the user s authority to operate the device To use the auxiliary boxes open the lids as shown in the following illustra tions CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving Type A As this holder is designed for holding a light object such as eyeglasses do not place any heavy objects in them Heavy objects may ca...

Page 276: ... side of luggage compart ment The right side of luggage compartment auxiliary box is equipped with a belt to hold the objects To use the belt do the following 1 To loosen Pull the buckle forward 2 To tighten Pull on the belt Make sure the objects are securely held Using the holding belts ...

Page 277: ... NOTICE To prevent damage to the table do not place any object heavier than 1 kg 2 20 lb on it and do not leave any object on the table for a long time CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box pull up the console box lid while pushing the lock release button CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the console box closed while driving Rear consol...

Page 278: ...le box lid To use the tissue box holder 1 Pull up the console box lid while push ing the lock release button 2 Place a tissue box in the lid CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the console box lid closed when it is not in use Tissue box holder Coin holder ...

Page 279: ...able The trash holder is designed to use the grocery bag as a trash bag To use the trash holder 1 Raise the trash holder 2 Fit the grocery bag onto the holder by hanging its handles on the two hooks indicated at the left and right The trash holder can support to 1 kg 2 20 lb CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the trash holder closed wh...

Page 280: ...as it may be dam aged or broken The cup holders are designed for hold ing cups or drink cans securely The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink cans by changing the holder position and the arm position as shown With the instrument panel lights on the front cup holder position indicator lights will come on CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink cans in t...

Page 281: ...are housed in the armrest The cup holders are designed to hold cups or beverage cans securely 1 To use the rear cup holders and tray pull the armrest out 2 To use the rear cup holder push and pull it out Rear cup holders and tray vehicles without third seats ...

Page 282: ... To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the tray closed while driving NOTICE To prevent damage to the tray do not place any object heavier than 2 kg 4 40 lb on it and do not leave any object on the tray for a long time Type ...

Page 283: ...duce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Front doors Rear doors The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely CAUTION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended Inappropriately sized or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in jure peop...

Page 284: ...down hooks These hooks are designed to hang things like grocery bags NOTICE To prevent damage to the hook do not hang any object heavier than 1 kg 2 20 lb in it These hooks are designed to hang the cargo net To hang the cargo net use the cargo net hooks and rear tie down hooks Although the cargo net itself is not in cluded as an original equipment these hooks can be used to hang the cargo net NOTI...

Page 285: ...Such items may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or a collision REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To remove the luggage cover detach its hooks from the head restraint Then retract and release both ends and re move the luggage cover After you remove the luggage cover place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent passengers from injury i...

Page 286: ...deck on the rear tire houses 3 Turn the left and right knobs from the UNLOCK position to the LOCK position Make sure the double deck is securely locked CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop make sure that the double deck knobs are always in the LOCK posi tion when the double deck is in the raised or lowered position Double deck ...

Page 287: ...lide the cross rails to the desired position for loading the luggages of various sizes 3 After adjusting be sure to tighten the cross rails by turning knobs clockwise Follow the manufacturer s instructions and precautions when installing the attach ments or their equivalent When there is no luggage on the roof luggage carrier Toyota recommends that the front and rear cross rails be secured in the ...

Page 288: ...ehicle gravity higher Avoid high speeds sudden starts sharp turns sudden braking or abrupt maneu vers otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor rectly If driving for a long distance on rough roads or at high speeds stop the vehicle now and then dur ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place Do not exceed 54 kg 120 lb car...

Page 289: ... 4Runner_U L O 0504 279 CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals during driv ing it may cause an accident ...

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Page 291: ...ree way catalytic converters 286 Engine exhaust cautions 287 Facts about engine oil consumption 287 Iridium tipped spark plugs 288 Brake system 289 Brake pad wear limit indicators 292 Limited slip differential 293 Your Toyota s identification 293 Theft prevention labels 294 Suspension and chassis 295 Tire information 296 Vehicle load limits 304 Cargo and luggage 305 Types of tires 308 SECTION 2 ...

Page 292: ...s de signed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Therefore sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle In a rollover crash an unbelted per son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt Therefore the driver and all passengers ...

Page 293: ...ut following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km 1000 miles can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle Avoid full throttle acceleration when starting and driving Avoid racing the engine Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km 200 miles Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km 500 miles FUEL TYPE Y...

Page 294: ...gory 4 has been adopted The WWFC improves air quali ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline including re formulated gasoline that contains oxy genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately ...

Page 295: ...kage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK once and start it CAUTION Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground it is the fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair In this case do n...

Page 296: ...tic converter Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes Avoid racing the engine Do not push start or pull start your vehicle Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving Keep your engine in good running order Malfunctions in the engine electrical system electronic ignition system distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause an ex tremely high thr...

Page 297: ...er obstructions If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the back door and back window closed Have the cause im mediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine and plays a major role in main taining the engine in proper working order ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal ...

Page 298: ... with fuel or moisture making it appear that the oil level has not changed The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds as on an expressway making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en gine oil at the optim...

Page 299: ...ngine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system and it is not a malfunction CAUTION Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls Each push on the pedal uses up your brake fluid pressure reserve Even if the power assist is com pletely lost the brakes will still work But you will have to push the pedal ha...

Page 300: ...trol it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you be cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti lock brake system on If tire grip performance exceeds its capability or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain the anti lock br...

Page 301: ...l assist control system four wheel drive models Hill start assist control system When the ABS warning light is on and the brake system warning light is off the anti lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels will lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces VSC TRAC warning light may come on with the ABS warning light brake assist system warning light when there ...

Page 302: ...AKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brakes on the brake assist system judges as an emer gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly When you slam the brakes on more pow erful braking will be applied At this time you may hear a sound in the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal This does not indicate a mal function T...

Page 303: ...se a danger or re sult in serious injury NOTICE Use only a spare tire of the same brand size construction and load ca pacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit ed slip differential could possibly oc cur with another tire type The vehicle identification number VIN is the legal identifier for your vehicle This number is on the left top of the instrument panel and can be...

Page 304: ...vehicle thefts by facilitat ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface any attempt to remove it will result in destroy ing the integrity of the label Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth er will be impossible NOTICE You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio late certain...

Page 305: ... 4Runner_U L O 0504 295 CAUTION Do not modify the suspension chassis with lift kits spacers springs etc It can cause dangerous handling charac teristics resulting in loss of control Suspension and chassis ...

Page 306: ...ading For details see Uniform tire quali ty grading that follows 4 The location of the tread wear indicators For details see Checking and replacing tires on page 384 5 Tire ply composition and mate rials Plies mean a layer of rub ber coated parallel cords Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire 6 Radial tires or bias ply tires A radial tire has RADIAL on the sidewall A tire not marked...

Page 307: ...ut recom mended cold tire inflation pressure see Tires on page 406 10 Summer tire or all season tire An all season tire has M S on the sidewall The tire not marked with M S is a summer tire For details see Types of tires on page 308 This illustration indicates typical DOT and Tire Identification Number TIN 1 DOT symbol 2 Tire Identification Number TIN 3 Tire manufacturer s identification mark 4 Ti...

Page 308: ... to section width 4 Tire construction code R Radial D Diagonal 5 Wheel diameter in inches 6 Load index 2 digits or 3 digits 7 Speed symbol alphabet with one letter 1 Section width 2 Tire height 3 Wheel diameter 1 Bead 2 Sidewall 3 Shoulder 4 Tread 5 Belt 6 Inner liner 7 Reinforcing rubber 8 Carcass 9 Rim lines 10 Bead wires 11 Chafer Tire size Name of each section of tire ...

Page 309: ...ating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un der controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For ex ample a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 1 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in dr...

Page 310: ...d excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C cor responds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of per formance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grades for this tire are established for a tire that is p...

Page 311: ...ent including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant and if so equipped air conditioning and additional weight optional engine Intended outboard sidewall A the sidewall that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same molding on the other sidewall of the tire or B the outward facing sidewall of an asy...

Page 312: ... duty battery and special trim Recommended inflation pressure cold tire inflation pressure recommended by a manufacturer 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 designation rim diameter and width Rim type designation the industry of manufacturer s designation for a rim by ...

Page 313: ... in accordance with Table 1 that follows and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire Table 1 Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for various designated seating capacities Designated seating capacity number of occupants Vehicle normal load number of occupants Occupant distribution in a normally loaded vehicle 2 through 4 2 2 in...

Page 314: ...otal 5 Front 2 Rear 3 With third seats Total 7 Front 2 Rear 5 Seating capacity means the maxi mum number of occupants whose estimated average weight is 68 kg 150 lb per person Depending on the weight of each person the seat ing capacity given may exceed the total load capacity NOTICE Even if the number of occupants are within the seating capacity do not exceed the total load ca pacity Towing capac...

Page 315: ...e helps maintain balance For better fuel economy do not carry unneeded weight CAUTION To prevent cargo and luggage from sliding forward during braking do not stack anything in the luggage compartment higher than the seatbacks Keep cargo and luggage low as close to the floor as pos sible Do not store more than 91 kg 200 lb of cargo and luggage in the luggage compartment If the third seats are occup...

Page 316: ...r vehicle s placard 2 Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle 3 Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kilograms or XXX pounds 4 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and lug gage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle ...

Page 317: ... 388 lb 196 lb With 7 occupants 310 kg 176 kg 134 kg 683 lb 388 lb 295 lb As shown in the above example if the number of occupants increases the cargo and luggage load equaling the combined weight of occupants who got on later must be reduced In other words if the increase in the number of occupants causes the excess of the total load capacity combined weight of occupants plus cargo and luggage lo...

Page 318: ...or icy roads we recommend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to pro vide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also al...

Page 319: ...e starting the engine 310 How to start the engine 310 Tips for driving in various conditions 311 Off road driving precautions 313 Winter driving tips 314 Dinghy towing 315 Trailer towing 316 How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 326 SECTION 3 ...

Page 320: ...onds maximum if the engine has not started yet When you crank the engine again wait a few sec onds and restart it If you hold the key in START position the function will keep cranking for about 30 seconds maximum 1 Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Put the selector lever in P If you need to restart the engine while the vehicle is moving put the selecto...

Page 321: ... slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control Drive slowly onto curbs and if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage such as a tire burst Drive slowly when passing over bumps or travelling on a bumpy road Other wise the impact could cause severe damage to the tires and or ...

Page 322: ...cle to skid or spin Do not drive in excess of the speed limit Even if the legal speed limit permits it do not drive over 140 km h 85 mph unless your vehicle has high speed capability tires Driving over 140 km h 85 mph may result in tire failure loss of control and possible injury Be sure to con sult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high speed capability tires or not...

Page 323: ...our ve hicle Drive carefully when off the road Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim Always check your brakes for effec tiveness immediately after driving in sand mud water or snow After driving...

Page 324: ...riving that has taken you through rough terrain sand mud or water For scheduled maintenance informa tion refer to the Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Make sure your coolant is properly pro tected against freezing Only use Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non nitrite and non borate coolant with long life hy...

Page 325: ...ores Follow the manufacturer s directions for how much to mix with water NOTICE Do not use engine antifreeze or any other substitute because it may dam age your vehicle s paint Do not use your parking brake when there is a possibility it could freeze When parking put the transmission into P and block the front wheels Do not use the parking brake or snow or water accumulated in and around the parki...

Page 326: ...necting a trailer put the vehicle height in the LO low mode and push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension Otherwise the vehicle height may be changed in the auto matic leveling function resulting in accident For details see Rear height control air suspension on page 182 in Section 1 7 WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trail er weight gross ...

Page 327: ...heel drive models 3311 kg 7300 lb Four wheel drive models 3175 kg 7000 lb If towing a trailer and cargo weigh ing over 2268 kg 5000 lb Toyota recommends to use a weight dis tributing hitch If towing a trailer and cargo weigh ing over 907 kg 2000 lb it is necessary to use a sway control device with sufficient capacity The combination of the gross trailer weight added to the total weight of the vehi...

Page 328: ...ss Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross vehi cle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer tongue load It also includes the weight of any special equipment installed on your vehicle The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle weight on both axles must not exce...

Page 329: ... your vehicle If you wish to install an aftermarket hitch the hitch must be bolted securely to the vehicle frame and installed ac cording to the hitch manufactures in structions The hitch ball and king pin should have a light coat of grease Toyota recommends the ball mount as sembly be removed when not towing to prevent injury and to prevent damage in the event of a rear end collision After removi...

Page 330: ...er are Trailer class Typical trailer ball size IV 2 5 16 in II and III 2 in I 1 7 8 in 2 Select the appropriate trailer ball to match or exceed the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer The trailer ball load rating should be printed on the top of the ball 3 When mounted in the ball mount the threaded ball shank must protrude be yond the bottom of the lock washer and nut at least 2 threads The...

Page 331: ...ON If the total trailer weight exceeds 453 kg 1000 lb trailer brakes are required Never tap into your vehicle s hy draulic system as it would lower its braking effectiveness Never tow a trailer without using a safety chain securely attached to both the trailer and the vehicle If damage occurs to the coupling unit or hitch ball there is danger of the trailer wandering over into another lane SERVICE...

Page 332: ...e trailer lights However the trailer lights must comply with fed eral state provincial and local regula tions See your local recreational ve hicle dealer or rental agency for the correct type of wiring and relays for your trailer Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up Direct splicing may damage your vehicle s electrical system and cause a malfunction...

Page 333: ...ake sure the vehicle height is in the LO low mode by pushing the height se lect switch on the side 2 Turn the ignition switch off or push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn off the rear height control air sus pension 3 Set the supporting leg of a trailer on the ground and raise the hitch by 100 mm 4 in 4 Turn the ignition switch on or push the HEIGHT CONTROL OFF switch to turn on the rear heigh...

Page 334: ...east one vehicle and trailer length between you and the ve hicle ahead Avoid sudden braking as you may skid resulting in jackknifing and loss of control This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera tion Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns The trailer could hit your vehicle in a tight turn Slow down before making a turn to avoid the necessity of sudden ...

Page 335: ...the wheel blocks are in place release your brakes slowly until the blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the parking brake firmly 5 Shift into P and turn off the engine When restarting out after parking on a slope 1 With the transmission in P position start the engine Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed 2 Shift into gear 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from ...

Page 336: ...Maintain a steady pace Try to time the traffic signals so you only need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of through streets to avoid traffic lights Keep a proper dis tance from other vehicles to avoid sud den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal This causes premature wear over...

Page 337: ...327 CAUTION Never turn off the engine to coast down hills Your power steering and brake booster will not function with out the engine running Also the emission control system operates properly only when the engine is run ning ...

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Page 339: ...3 If you cannot increase engine speed 334 If your vehicle overheats 334 If you have a flat tire 335 If your vehicle becomes stuck 345 If your vehicle needs to be towed 345 If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever 350 If you lose your keys 351 If you lose your wireless remote control transmitter 351 SECTION 4 ...

Page 340: ...rt the ve hicle It may damage the vehicle or cause a collision when the engine starts Also the three way catalytic converter may overheat and become a fire hazard If the engine turns over at its normal speed but will not start 1 Turn the ignition key to ACC or LOCK and try starting the engine again 2 If the engine will not start the engine may be flooded because of repeated cranking See b Starting...

Page 341: ...oduced by a battery will explode if a flame or spark is brought near Use only standardized jumper cables and do not smoke or light a match while jump starting NOTICE The battery used for boosting must be 12 V Do not jump start unless you are sure that the booster battery is correct JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE 1 If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle make sure the vehicles are not touch...

Page 342: ...per cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery Booster battery Negative terminal mark Jumper cable c Connect the clamp of the negative black jumper cable to the negative terminal on the booster battery d Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative black jumper cable to a solid stationary unpainted metallic point of the vehicle with the discharged battery The re...

Page 343: ...ntain sulfuric acid 9 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked at your Toyota dealer If the first start attempt is not success ful Check that the clamp on the jumper cables are tight Recharge the discharged battery with the jumper cables connected for several minutes and restart your...

Page 344: ...nditioning if it is being used 2 If coolant or steam is boiling out of the radiator or reservoir stop the engine Wait until the steam subsides before opening the hood If there is no coolant boiling over or steam leave the engine running CAUTION To help avoid personal injury keep the hood closed until there is no steam Escaping steam or coolant is a sign of very high pressure 3 Look for obvious coo...

Page 345: ...ng on the center divider of a highway Park on a level spot with firm ground 2 Stop the engine and turn on your emergency flashers 3 Firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P 4 Have everyone get out of the ve hicle on the side away from traffic 5 Read the following instructions thoroughly CAUTION When jacking be sure to observe the following to reduce the possi bility of personal i...

Page 346: ...high enough to remove and change the tire NOTICE Do not continue driving with a deflated tire Driving even a short distance can damage a tire and wheel beyond repair Vehicles with rear height con trol air suspension When jacking up or installing the tire chains be sure to turn off the rear height control and stop the engine Other wise the vehicle height may change in the automatic lev eling functi...

Page 347: ...t 1 Put a jack handle and jack handle extensions together as shown in the illustration 1 Jack handle extensions 2 Jack handle When connecting the jack handle ex tensions use the jack handle to tight en the square head bolt Make sure that the bolt fits into the depression on the joint When connecting the jack handle ex tension with the jack handle tighten the round head bolt by hand NOTICE Tighten ...

Page 348: ... on any other part to prevent it from flying forward during a collision or sudden braking 2 Block the wheel diagonally op posite the flat tire to keep the vehicle from rolling when it is jacked up When blocking the wheel place a wheel block in front of one of the front wheels or behind one of the rear wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel ...

Page 349: ...p on the han dle Be careful that the wrench does not slip off the nut Do not remove the nuts yet just un screw them about one half turn CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could cause a serious ac cident Front Rear 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place ...

Page 350: ...joint When connecting the jack handle ex tension with the jack handle tighten the round head bolt by hand NOTICE Tighten the square head bolt securely Otherwise the exten sion may come off and it may damage the paint or vehicle body Front of vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle as the jack touches the vehicle and begins to fit double check that it is properly positioned Rear s...

Page 351: ...jack it is a loose fit and turn it clockwise with the han dle CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone 8 Remove the wheel nuts and change tires Lift the flat tire straight off and put it aside Roll the spare wheel into position and align the holes in the wheel with the bolts Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wig...

Page 352: ...riving 9 Reinstall all the wheel nuts fin ger tight Reinstall the wheel nuts tapered end inward and tighten them as much as you can by hand Press back on the tire back and see if you can tighten them more CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off which could cause a seri ou...

Page 353: ...n the order shown Repeat the process until all the nuts are tight CAUTION When lowering the vehicle make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque wrench to 110 N m 11 5 kgf m 83 ft lbf as soon as possible after changing wheels Otherwise the nuts may loosen and the wheels may fal...

Page 354: ...ct pressure Do not forget to reinstall the tire infla tion valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 13 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as possible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified on page 406 in Sec tion 8 with a torque wren...

Page 355: ... the vehicle may suddenly move forward or backward as it becomes unstuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or ob jects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age to the transmission and other parts Do not depress the accelerator ped al while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is com pletely shifted to forward or reverse gear Do ...

Page 356: ...pertaining to towing Your vehicle can be damaged if it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following pre cautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local la...

Page 357: ...type truck FULL TIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS Use a towing dolly under the wheels not lifted by the truck MULTI MODE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODELS From front Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle from the front with the rear wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the transmission From rear We recommend using a tow ing dolly under the front wheels If you do ...

Page 358: ...cles NOTICE Only use specified towing eyelet otherwise your vehicle may be dam aged Never tow a vehicle from the rear with four wheels on the ground This may cause serious damage to the transmission A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels axles drive trai...

Page 359: ...and that the installation bolts are not loose Fasten the towing cable or chain se curely to the eyelet Do not jerk the eyelet Apply steady and even force To avoid damaging the eyelet do not pull from the side or at a vertical angle Always pull straight ahead CAUTION If the emergency towing eyelet is used to get out when your vehicle becomes struck in mud sand or oth er condition from which the veh...

Page 360: ...ther posi tions even though the brake pedal is depressed use the shift lock override button as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position Make sure the parking brake is set 2 Pry up the cover with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent 3 Insert the screwdriver or equivalent into the hole to push down the shift lock override button You can shift out of the P position only while pushing the ...

Page 361: ...ols If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass Please contact your nearest Toyota dealer and you can purchase a new wireless remote control transmitter Have the registered identification numbers of your transmitters deleted from your ve hicle by your Toyota dealer...

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Page 363: ...5 4Runner_U L O 0504 353 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE Protecting your Toyota from corrosion 354 Washing and waxing your Toyota 355 Cleaning the interior 357 Rain clearing mirrors 359 SECTION 5 ...

Page 364: ... the necessity to keep your vehicle particularly the underside as clean as possible and to repair any dam age to paint or protective coatings as soon as possible To help prevent corrosion on your Toyota follow these guidelines Wash your vehicle frequently It is of course necessary to keep your vehicle clean by regular washing but to prevent corrosion the following points should be observed If you ...

Page 365: ...icle as soon as pos sible When driving in a coastal area When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze When exposed to coal tar tree sap bird droppings and carcass of an insect When driving in areas where there is a lot of smoke soot dust iron dust or chemical substances When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud Hand washing your Toyota Work in the shade and wait until the veh...

Page 366: ...ember that the paint can be scratched by some types of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle Waxing your Toyota Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of yo...

Page 367: ...nto audio components or other electrical components above or un der the floor carpet or mat and cause a malfunction and it may cause body corrosion Vinyl interior The vinyl upholstery may be easily cleaned with a mild soap or detergent and water First vacuum over the upholstery to re move loose dirt Then using a sponge or soft cloth apply the soap solution to the vinyl After allowing it to soak in...

Page 368: ...ar window be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or connectors When cleaning the inside of the rear quarter window be careful not to scratch or damage the printed antenna Air conditioning control panel audio panel instrument panel console panel and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke warm water then lightly wipe off dirt NOTICE Do not ...

Page 369: ...s made of vinyl or plastic or containing wax as these tend to stick to leather when warm Improper cleaning of the leather up holstery could result in discolor ation or staining If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them On some models the outside rear view mirrors have been coated to produce a rain clearing effect This coatin...

Page 370: ...rror do not scrape the mirror Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Wash off any wax stuck to the mir rors with neutral detergent and rinse thoroughly as any wax on the surface of the mirrors can cause the rain clearing effect to be lost Do not use any water repellents as they can destroy the rain clearing effect If any repellent gets stuck on the surface of the mirrors wash it off with neutral d...

Page 371: ...nance requirements 362 General maintenance 363 Does your vehicle need repairing 365 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance I M programs 366 For scheduled maintenance information please refer to the Sched uled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement SECTION 6 ...

Page 372: ...ol system be Toyota supplied The owner may elect to use non Toyota supplied parts for replacement pur poses without invalidating the emission control system warranty However use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent quality may impair the effec tiveness of the emission control sys tems You may also elect to have mainte nance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and syst...

Page 373: ...ENGINE COMPARTMENT Items listed below should be checked from time to time e g each time when refueling Washer fluid Make sure there is sufficient fluid in the tank See page 393 in Section 7 3 for additional information Engine coolant level Make sure the coolant level is between the F and L lines on the see through reservoir when the engine is cold See page 378 in Section 7 2 for additional informa...

Page 374: ... locks hold securely in any latched position For folding down rear seatbacks and swing up rear seat cush ions vehicles without third seats tum bling second seats vehicles with third seats folding up third seats and detach able third seats check that the latches lock securely Seat belts Check that the seat belt system such as buckles retractors and anchors operate properly and smoothly Make sure th...

Page 375: ...t for changes in perfor mance sounds and visual tip offs that indicate service is needed Some impor tant clues are as follows Engine missing stumbling or pinging Appreciable loss of power Strange engine noises A leak under the vehicle however wa ter dripping from the air conditioning after use is normal Change in exhaust sound This may indicate a dangerous carbon monoxide leak Drive with the windo...

Page 376: ...been set in the OBD system Readiness codes are automatically set during ordinary driving However when the battery is disconnected or run down the codes are erased Also depending on your driving habits the codes may not be completely set Also if the malfunction indicator lamp had come on recently due to temporary mal function such as a loose fuel tank cap your vehicle may not pass the I M test The ...

Page 377: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 367 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview 368 Fuse locations 370 Do it yourself service precautions 370 Parts and tools 372 SECTION 7 1 ...

Page 378: ... window washer fluid tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil level dipstick 4 Engine coolant reservoir 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse block 8 Battery 9 Condenser 10 Radiator Engine compartment overview 1GR FE engine ...

Page 379: ...hield and back window washer fluid tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine coolant reservoir 4 Engine oil level dipstick 5 Engine oil filler cap 6 Brake fluid reservoir 7 Fuse block 8 Battery 9 Condenser 10 Radiator 2UZ FE engine ...

Page 380: ...r details and suggestions This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Section 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools on page 372 in this Section Utmost care should be taken when wo...

Page 381: ...ontact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water Do not leave used oil within the reach of children Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner Do not dispose of used oil and fil ter in household trash in sewers or onto the ground Call your dealer or a service station for information concerning recycling or disposal Be extremely c...

Page 382: ...ls about engine oil selection Tools Rag or paper towel Funnel only for adding oil CHECKING THE ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL Parts if level is low Toyota Super Long Life Coolant or similar high quality ethylene glycol based non silicate non amine non ni trite and non borate coolant with long life hybrid organic acid technology Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is a mixture of 50 coolant and 50 deion ized wate...

Page 383: ... with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs on page 394 in Section 7 3 Tools Screwdriver ...

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Page 385: ...the engine coolant level 378 Checking the radiator and condenser 379 Checking brake fluid 380 Checking power steering fluid 381 Checking tire inflation pressure 381 Checking and replacing tires 384 Rotating tires 386 Installing snow tires and chains 386 Replacing wheels 388 Aluminum wheel precautions 388 SECTION 7 2 ...

Page 386: ...e hot ex haust manifold NOTICE Be careful not to drop engine oil on the vehicle components If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil in small quantities at a time checking the dipstick We recommend that you use a funnel when adding oil The approximate quantity of oil needed to...

Page 387: ...ade and viscosity Oil grade API grade SL Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity SAE 5W 30 Outside temperature SAE 5W 30 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather If SAE 5W 30 is not available SAE 10W 30 may be used However it should be replaced with SAE 5W 30 at the next oil change API service symbol ILSAC certification mark ...

Page 388: ... been specifically tested and approved for all Toyota engines Please contact your Toyota dealer for fur ther details about Toyota Genuine Motor Oil Look at the see through coolant reser voir when the engine is cold The cool ant level is satisfactory if it is between the F and L lines on the reservoir If the level is low add the coolant For the coolant type see Coolant type selection described belo...

Page 389: ...ro vides protection down to about 42 C 44 F NOTICE Do not use plain water alone Toyota recommends Toyota Super Long Life Coolant which has been tested to ensure that it will not cause corrosion nor result in malfunction of your engine coolant system with proper usage Toyota Super Long Life Coolant is formulated with long life hybrid organic acid technology and has been specifically designed to avo...

Page 390: ...20 times until the brake pedal resistance decreases and pedal travel increases 3 Remove the reservoir cover by hand Add brake fluid up to the MAX line If you do not follow the procedure above the reservoir may overflow Use only newly opened brake fluid Once opened brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air and excess moisture can cause a dangerous loss of braking CAUTION Take care when filling the ...

Page 391: ...e res ervoir tank and look at the fluid level If the fluid is cold the level should be in the COLD range Similarly if it is hot the fluid level should be in the HOT range If the level is at the low side of either range add automatic transmission fluid DEXRON II or III to bring the level within the range To remove the reservoir cap turn it coun terclockwise and lift up To reinstall it turn it clock...

Page 392: ...d add 20 to 30 kPa more to the front tires and rear tires than the cold tire pressure but never exceed the maximum cold tire pressure molded on the tire side wall Always use a tire pressure gauge The appearance of a tire can be misleading Besides tire inflation pressures that are even just a few pounds off can degrade ride and handling Do not bleed or reduce tire inflation pressure after driving I...

Page 393: ...e come difficult or impossible to remove Incorrect tire inflation pressure may waste fuel reduce the comfort of driv ing reduce tire life and make your ve hicle less safe to drive If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota deal er CAUTION Keep your tires properly inflated Otherwise the following condi tions may occur and cause an ac cident resulting in death or seri ous in...

Page 394: ...ffectiveness of snow tires is lost if the tread wears down below 4 mm 0 16 in If you have tire damage such as cuts splits cracks deep enough to expose the fabric or bulges indi cating internal damage the tire should be replaced If a tire often goes flat or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage it should be replaced If you are not sure consult with your To...

Page 395: ...ification Label see pages 293 and 296 CAUTION Observe the following instruc tions Otherwise an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries Do not mix radial bias belted or bias ply tires on your ve hicle as this may cause dan gerous handling characteris tics resulting in loss of control Do not use tires other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause danger ous handl...

Page 396: ...USE SNOW TIRES OR CHAINS Snow tires or chains are recommended when driving on snow or ice On wet or dry roads conventional tires provide better traction than snow tires SNOW TIRE SELECTION If you need snow tires select tires of the same size construction and load capacity as the originally installed tires Also on four wheel drive models all the tires must be the same brand and have the same tread ...

Page 397: ...size Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary according to location or type of road so always check local reg ulations before installing chains CHAIN INSTALLATION Install the chains on the rear tires as tightly as possible Do not use tire chains on the front tires Retighten chains after driving 0 5 1 0 km 1 4 1 2 mile When installing chains on your tires care fully follow the instructions...

Page 398: ...and therefore should not be used Never use an inner tube in a leaking wheel which is designed for a tubeless tire CAUTION Observe the following instructions Otherwise an accident may occur re sulting in death or serious injuries Do not use wheels other than the manufacturer s recommended size as this may cause dangerous han dling characteristics resulting in loss of control Four wheel drive models...

Page 399: ... 0504 389 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition 390 Battery recharging precautions 391 Checking and replacing fuses 392 Adding washer fluid 393 Replacing light bulbs 394 SECTION 7 3 ...

Page 400: ...di cal attention immediately If electrolyte gets on your clothes there is a possibility of its soaking through to your skin so immediate ly take off the exposed clothing and follow the procedure above if nec essary If you accidentally swallow electro lyte drink a large quantity of water or milk Follow with milk of magne sia beaten raw egg or vegetable oil Then go immediately for emer gency help Te...

Page 401: ...rk Clear or light yellow Blue White Red CHECKING BY INDICATOR Check the battery condition by the indi cator color Indicator color Condition Type A Type B Condition Green Blue Good Dark White Charging necessary Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer Clear or light yellow Red Have battery checked by your Toyota dealer During recharging the battery is pro ducing hydrogen gas Therefore before rech...

Page 402: ...lustration If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good If the fuse has blown push a new fuse into the clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the PWR OUTLET or HEATER NO 2 fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and u...

Page 403: ... is below LOW or only slightly above the LOW level add washer fluid For vehicles sold in Canada If any washer does not work or low windshield washer fluid level warning light comes on the washer tank may be empty Add washer fluid You may use plain water as washer fluid However in cold areas where tempera tures range below the freezing point use washer fluid containing antifreeze This product is av...

Page 404: ...r dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type The inside of the lens of exterior lights such as headlights may temporarily fog up when the lens becomes wet in the rain or in a car wash This is not a problem because the fogging is caused by the temperature difference between the outside and ins...

Page 405: ... signal lights without daytime running light system Front turn signal lights with daytime running light system Rear turn signal lights Stop tail and rear side marker lights Back up lights License plate lights High mounted stoplight Interior light Personal lights Vanity lights Door courtesy lights Glove box light Luggage compartment light Running board lights 9006 9006 168 921 921 168 4157NAK 60 51...

Page 406: ...hown 2 Unplug the connector while depress ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Install a new bulb and connector into the mounting hole and turn them clockwise to the front of the vehicle Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Headlights ...

Page 407: ...wise to the front of the vehicle as shown 2 Unplug the connector while depress ing the lock release If the connector is tight wiggle it 3 Install a new bulb and connector into the mounting hole and turn them clockwise to the front of the vehicle Front fog lights ...

Page 408: ... 4Runner_U L O 0504 398 Use a flathead screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth Parking and front side marker lights Front turn signal lights Rear turn signal stop tail rear side marker and back up lights ...

Page 409: ...rn signal light b Stop tail and rear side marker light c Back up light Use a Phillips head screwdriver Clips Disconnect the clips by using a flat bladed screwdriver which is wrapped with a cloth License plate lights High mounted stoplight ...

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Page 411: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 401 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and weights 402 Engine 403 Fuel 403 Service specifications 403 Tires 406 Fuses 406 SECTION 8 ...

Page 412: ...Overall height 1 mm in 1575 62 0 Wheelbase mm in Front tread mm in 1575 62 0 Rear tread mm in 431 950 7 476 1050 8 1 Unladen vehicle 2 With two wheel drive models 3 With four wheel drive models 4 With roof rails 5 With rear spoiler 6 With rear height control air suspension 7 With 5 occupants 8 With 7 occupants Overall length mm in Vehicle capacity weight occupants luggage kg lb 4800 189 0 1875 73 ...

Page 413: ... with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Oc tane Number 96 or higher is recom mended Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 87 23 0 19 1 ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in 1GR FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 29 0 39 0 011 0 015 2UZ FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 Spark plug type 1GR FE engine DENSO K20HR U11 NGK LFR6C11 2UZ FE engine DENSO SK20R11...

Page 414: ... alone Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details BATTERY Open voltage at 20 C 68 F 12 6 12 8 V Fully charged 12 2 12 4 V Half charged 11 8 12 0 V Discharged Voltage that is checked 20 minutes af ter the key is removed with all the lights turned off Charging rates 5 A max AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Fluid capacity drain and refill L qt Imp qt Up to 3 0 3 2 2 6 Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF W...

Page 415: ...ype Hypoid gear oil API GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity Above 18 C 0 F SAE 90 Below 18 C 0 F SAE 80W or 80W 90 CHASSIS LUBRICATION Propeller shafts Spiders Lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 Slide yokes Molybdenum disulfide lithium base chassis grease NLGI No 2 or lithium base multipurpose grease NLGI No 2 BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N 50 kgf 110 lbf with ...

Page 416: ...ort fuel injec tion system trailer brake controller trailer lights tail lights Tires Tire size Cold tire inflation pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Front Rear P265 70R16 111S P265 65R17 110S 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 Wheel size 16 7J 1 16 7JJ 2 17 7 1 2JJ Tire size cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size 1 Vehicles with steel wheels 2 Vehicles with aluminum wheels NOTE For a c...

Page 417: ...Audio system nav igation system 19 ECU B 10 A Anti lock brake system traction control system two wheel drive models active traction control system four wheel drive models ve hicle stability control system air condi tioning system multiplex communica tion system theft deterrent system 20 ALT S 7 5 A Charging system 21 HORN 10 A Horns 22 A F HEATER 15 A A F sensor 23 TRN HAZ 15 A Turn signal lights ...

Page 418: ... anti glare inside rear view mirror 41 STA 7 5 A No circuit 42 SECU HORN 10 A Theft deterrent sys tem 43 TAIL 10 A Tail lights license plate lights parking lights instrument panel light control multiport fuel injection system sequential multiport fuel injec tion system instrument panel lights meter and gauge grove box light 44 ACC 7 5 A Power outlets outside rear view mirrors audio system navigati...

Page 419: ...els active traction control system four wheel drive models ve hicle stability control system 56 POWER 30 A Power windows electric moon roof Fuses type C 57 ALT 140 A All components in AM2 ALT S DR LCK TRN HAZ HORN RADIO NO 2 EFI TOWING ABS MTR ABS SOL HEATER and ETCS fuses 58 HEATER 60 A Air conditioning system ...

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Page 421: ... 05 4Runner_U L O 0504 411 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U S OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U S owners 412 SECTION 9 ...

Page 422: ...stiga tion and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of ve hicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may ei ther call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Tr...

Page 423: ... engine 310 General maintenance 363 Complete index NO TAG Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher For improved vehicle performance the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 Research Octane Number 96 or higher is recom mended See page 283 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 87 L 23 0 gal 19 1 Imp gal Eng...

Page 424: ...you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle ...

Page 425: ...intenance procedures for the engine chassis body electrical system and more are clearly explained and illustrated Periodic maintenance and tune up Periodic maintenance and tune up helps to pre vent smallproblems fromgrowing intolarger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step by step Areas covered include su...

Page 426: ...0504 WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU PLEASE BUCKLE UP Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts Toyota belts are Comfortable Easy to use Convenient We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive U ...

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