Toyota 4RUNNER BROCHURE 2011 User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1Before driving Adjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When driving Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
features Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and care
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arises What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specifications Detailed vehicle information.
7For owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners and seat belt
instructions for canadian owners.
Index Alphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key information
Keys ..................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart key system................. 33
Wireless remote control ....... 47
Side doors............................ 51
Back door............................. 56
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats........................... 61
Rear seats............................ 65
Head restraints..................... 76
Seat belts............................. 79
Steering wheel ..................... 86
Inside rear view mirror.......... 87
Outside rear view mirrors..... 89
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.................... 91
Power back window ............. 94
Moon roof............................. 98
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 102
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 106
Alarm.................................. 109
Theft prevention labels
(for U. S. A.) ..................... 111
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture....... 112
SRS airbags ....................... 114
Front passenger occupant
classification system......... 129
Child restraint systems....... 135
Installing child restraints..... 139
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle.............. 154
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 164
Engine (ignition) switch
(vehicles with a smart
key system) ...................... 167
Automatic transmission ...... 173
Turn signal lever................. 179
Parking brake ..................... 180
Horn.................................... 181
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning
lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter................. 194
2-3. Operating the lights and
wipers
Headlight switch.................. 198
Fog light switch................... 204
Windshield wipers and
washer.............................. 205
Rear window wiper and
washer.............................. 207
2-4. Using other driving
systems
Cruise control...................... 209
Intuitive parking assist......... 213
Rear view monitor system
(rear view mirror-attached
type).................................. 218
Four-wheel drive system
(part-time 4WD models).... 223
Four-wheel drive system
(full-time 4WD models)..... 226
Active traction control
system .............................. 230
AUTO LSD system
(2WD models)................... 232
Rear differential lock
system .............................. 235
Downhill assist control
system .............................. 238
Crawl Control...................... 241
Multi-terrain Select.............. 245
Driving assist systems ........ 253
2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 262
Cargo and luggage............. 267
Vehicle load limits............... 273
Winter driving tips............... 275
Trailer towing...................... 280
Dinghy towing..................... 293
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning
system.............................. 296
Automatic air conditioning
system.............................. 302
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers............... 310
Windshield wiper de-icer.... 312
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types............ 313
Using the radio................... 317
Using the CD player........... 324
Playing MP3 and WMA
discs................................. 333
Operating an iPod®............ 341
Operating a USB
memory............................ 348
Optimal use of the audio
system.............................. 355
Using the AUX adapter....... 360
Using the steering wheel
audio switches.................. 361
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth®audio system.... 364
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system.................... 367
Operating a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player ............................... 372
Setting up a Bluetooth®
enabled portable
player ............................... 374
Bluetooth®audio system
setup ................................ 379
3-4. Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
features............................ 380
Using the hands-free
phone system
(for cellular phone)........... 384
Making a phone call........... 392
Setting a cellular phone...... 396
Security and system
setup ................................ 401
Using the phone book........ 405
3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list ................. 413
• Interior lights .................... 414
• Personal lights ................. 414
3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features....... 416
• Glove box ......................... 417
• Console box ..................... 418
• Coin holder....................... 419
• Tissue pocket ................... 420
• Pen holder........................ 421
• Auxiliary box..................... 422
• Cup holders...................... 423
• Bottle holders ................... 427
3-7. Other interior features
Sun visors........................... 429
Vanity mirrors ..................... 430
Clock................................... 431
Outside temperature
display .............................. 433
Power outlets (12V DC)...... 436
Power outlets (120V AC).... 439
Seat heaters....................... 446
Armrest............................... 448
Floor mat ............................ 449
Compass ............................ 450
Luggage compartment
features ............................ 456
Garage door opener........... 462
Safety Connect................... 469

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior............ 478
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior............. 481
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance
requirements..................... 484
General maintenance.......... 486
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 490
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions....................... 491
Hood ................................... 494
Engine compartment........... 495
Tires.................................... 514
Tire inflation pressure ......... 520
Wheels................................ 524
Air conditioning filter............ 526
Wireless remote control/
electronic key battery........ 528
Checking and replacing
fuses................................. 531
Light bulbs........................... 541
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 554
If your vehicle needs to
be towed........................... 555
If you think something is
wrong ............................... 561
Fuel pump shut off
system.............................. 562
Event data recorder............ 563
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 565
If you have a flat tire........... 578
If the engine will not start.... 590
If the shift lever cannot
be shifted from P.............. 592
If you lose your keys........... 594
If you cannot operate
back door opener............. 595
If the electronic key does
not operate properly
(vehicles with a smart
key system)...................... 596
If the vehicle battery is
discharged........................ 598
If your vehicle overheats .... 603
If the vehicle becomes
stuck................................. 606
4Maintenance and care 5When trouble arises

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6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 610
Fuel information ................. 623
Tire information.................. 626
6-2. Customization
Customizable features ....... 638
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize................. 644
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ................ 646
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French)........................ 647
Abbreviation list........................ 650
Alphabetical index.................... 652
What to do if... .......................... 661
6Vehicle specifications
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Front turn signal lights and daytime
running lights P. 179, 198
Pictorial index Exterior
Headlights (low beam)
P. 198
Hood P. 494
Windshield wipers P. 205
Moon roof∗P. 98
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 89
Parking lights and front side
marker lights P. 198
Fog lights∗P. 204
Headlights (high beam)
P. 198

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Tires
lRotation
lReplacement
lInflation pressure
lInformation
P. 514
P. 578
P. 621
P. 626
Rear window defogger P. 310
Rear window wiper P. 207
Side doors P. 51
Rear turn signal lights P. 179
License plate lights P. 198
Back door P. 56
∗: If equipped
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights P. 198
Fuel filler door P. 102

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CTHPIAS047
Pictorial index Interior
SRS front
passenger
airbag P. 114
SRS driver airbag P. 114
Head restraints P. 76
Front seats P. 61
Rear seats∗P. 65
Console box
Tissue pocket
Pen holder
P. 418
P. 420
P. 421
Seat belts P. 79
Cup holders∗P. 423
Armrest P. 448
Cup holders P. 423
Glove box
P. 417
Floor mats
P. 449
Power window switches P. 91
SRS knee airbags
P. 114
SRS side airbags P. 114
Rear seats P. 65
Bottle holders
P. 427

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CTHPIAS006
Inside rear view mirror P. 87
SRS curtain shield airbags P. 114
Interior light P. 414
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Personal lights
Interior light P. 414
P. 414
∗: If equipped
Sun visors P. 429
Garage door opener switches
“SOS” button∗
Moon roof switches∗
Active traction control switch∗
VSC off switch
Rear differential lock switch∗
Downhill assist control switch∗
P. 462
P. 469
P. 98
P. 230
P. 232
P. 235
P. 238
Auxiliary box∗
Crawl Control switch∗
Multi-terrain Select switch∗
P. 422
P. 241
P. 245
Vanity mirrors P. 430
Rear view monitor system∗P. 218

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CTHPIAS007
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Pictorial index Interior
Door lock switch P. 52
Inside door lock button P. 52
Power window switches P. 91
Window lock switch P. 91

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Cup holders P. 423
Power back window
switch P. 94 Power outlets∗P. 439
Seat heater switches∗
P. 446
∗: If equipped
Coin holder P. 419

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch∗
P. 198
P. 179
P. 204
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Rear window wiper and washer switch P. 205
P. 207
Gauges and meters P. 182
Glove box
P. 417
Hood lock release lever P. 494
CTHPIAS059
Accessory meter
Compass
Clock
Outside temperature display
P. 194
P. 450
P. 431 P. 433
Parking brake pedal P. 180
Emergency flasher switch
P. 554
Shift lever P. 173
Audio sytem∗
Navigation system*1
P. 313
USB adapter∗
P. 348
Power outlets
P. 436
Bottle holders P. 427

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CTHPIAS061
A
CTHPIAS060
Security indicator
light P. 106, 109 Frontpassenger“AIRBAGON”and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator P. 129
∗: If equipped
*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system
Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers P. 310
Security indicator
light P. 106, 109 Frontpassenger“AIRBAGON”and
“AIR BAG OFF” indicator P. 129
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers P. 310
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light∗P. 213
Intuitive parking assist
indicator light∗P. 213
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light P. 567
Front passenger’s seat belt
reminder light P. 567

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CTHPIAS079
Pictorial index Instrument panel
BVehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
Party mode switch
P. 359
Audio remote control
switches∗,*2P. 361
Cruise control switch∗
P. 209
Horn P. 181
Talk switch∗,*2P. 385
Telephone switch∗,*2P. 385
Engine (ignition) switch P. 164
CTHPIAS080
Party mode switch
P. 359
Audio remote control
switches∗,*2P. 361
Cruise control switch∗
P. 209
Horn P. 181
Talk switch∗,*2P. 385
Telephone switch∗,*2P. 385
Engine (ignition) switch P. 167

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CTHPIAS062
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Outside rear view mirror switches P. 89
Instrument panel light control dial
P. 187
Intuitive parking assist switch∗
P. 213
Tilt and telescopic steering lock
release lever P. 86
“RSCA OFF” switch P. 127
Power outlet main switch∗P. 439
Windshield wiper de-icer switch∗
P. 312
∗: If equipped
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the“Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index Instrument panel
D
Standard type transmission
CTHPIAS084
AUX adapter
P. 360
Cup holders P. 423
Power outlets P. 436
Shift lock override button P. 592
Multi-mode type transmission (2WD)
CTHPIAS034
AUX adapter
P. 360
Cup holders P. 423
Power outlets P. 436
Shift lock override button P. 592

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Multi-mode type transmission (part-time 4WD)
CTHPIAS035
AUX adapter
P. 360
Power outlets P. 436
Front-wheel drive control lever
P. 223
Multi-mode type transmission (full-time 4WD)
CTHPIAS036
AUX adapter
P. 360
Power outlets P. 436
Four-wheel drive control switch
P. 226
Cup holders P. 423
Cup holders P. 423
Shift lock override button P. 592
Shift lock override button P. 592

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CTHPIAS064
Pictorial index Luggage compartment
Slide deck∗P. 459
Storage compartment∗P. 458
Child restraint anchor brackets P. 139
Luggage compartment lights P. 57