TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2015 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)
Pictorial indexSearch by illustration
1For safety
and securityMake sure to read through them
2Instrument
clusterHow to read the gauges and meters, the variety of
warning lights and indicators, etc.
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Operation of
each
componentOpening and closing the doors and windows,
adjustment before driving, etc.
4DrivingOperations and advices which are necessary for
driving
5Interior featuresUsage of the interior features, etc.
6Maintenance
and careCaring for your vehicle and maintenance
procedures
7When trouble
arisesWhat to do in case of malfunction or emergency
8Vehicle
specificationsVehicle specifications, customizable features, etc.
9For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat
belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian
owners
IndexSearch by symptom
Search alphabetically

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)For your information....................... 8
Reading this manual .................... 12
How to search .............................. 13
Pictorial index .............................. 14
1-1. For safe use
Before driving ...................... 26
For safety drive ................... 28
Seat belts ............................ 30
SRS airbags ........................ 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 46
Safety information for children ........................ 52
Child restraint systems ........ 53
Installing child restraints ...... 57
Exhaust gas precautions ..... 69
1-2. Theft deterrent system Engine immobilizer system............................... 70
Alarm ................................... 72 2. Instrument cluster
Warning lights and indicators ........................... 76
Gauges and meters ............. 81
Multi-information display ...... 83
3-1. Key information Keys..................................... 90
Side doors ........................... 96
3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system .............. 103
Automatic running boards ............................. 111
Back door .......................... 114
3-3. Adjusting the seats Front seats......................... 119
Rear seats ......................... 122
Driving position memory ........................... 132
Head restraints .................. 136
3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 139
Inside rear view mirror ....... 141
Outside rear view mirrors ............................. 143
3-5. Opening, closing the windows and
moon roof
Power windows.................. 145
Power back window ........... 148
Moon roof .......................... 152
1For safety and security
2Instrument cluster
3Operation of
each component

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle ............. 158
Cargo and luggage............ 168
Vehicle load limits ............. 173
Trailer towing..................... 174
Dinghy towing.................... 190
4-2. Driving procedures Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ........... 191
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ........... 194
Automatic transmission ..... 199
Turn signal lever................ 202
Parking brake .................... 203
4-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch ................ 204
Fog light switch ................. 210
Windshield wipers and washer ............................ 212
Rear window wiper and washer ............................ 215
4-4. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap .................................. 218 4-5. Using the driving
support systems
Cruise control .................... 221
Intuitive parking assist ....... 225
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD
models)............................ 231
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD
models)............................ 235
Active traction control system ............................. 239
AUTO LSD system ............ 241
Rear differential lock system ............................. 243
Downhill assist control system ............................. 246
Crawl Control ..................... 249
Multi-terrain Select............. 252
Driving assist systems ....... 259
4-6. Driving tips Winter driving tips .............. 268
Off-road precautions .......... 272
4Driving

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 278
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 284
Seat heaters/seat ventilators........................ 291
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 293
• Interior lights ................. 294
• Personal lights .............. 294
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 296
• Glove box...................... 297
• Console box .................. 297
• Cup holders .................. 298
• Auxiliary box ................. 300
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 301
• Bottle holders ................ 302
Luggage compartment features ........................... 303 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 308
• Sun visors ..................... 308
• Vanity mirrors ................ 308
• Clock ............................. 309
• Outside temperature display ........................... 310
• Power outlets (120 V AC) ................... 311
• Power outlets ................ 316
• Armrest.......................... 318
• Assist grips .................... 319
Garage door opener .......... 320
Safety Connect .................. 327
5Interior features

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 334
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 336
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 339
General maintenance ........ 341
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 344
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 345
Hood.................................. 348
Engine compartment ......... 349
Tires .................................. 364
Tire inflation pressure........ 369
Wheels .............................. 372
Air conditioning filter .......... 375
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 377
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 380
Light bulbs ......................... 383 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 400
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 401
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed .......................... 403
If you think something is wrong............................... 410
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 411
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 412
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 421
If you have a flat tire .......... 428
If the engine will not start ................................. 441
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ............. 443
If you cannot operate back door opener ..................... 444
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 445
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 447
If your vehicle overheats......................... 450
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 453
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 456
Fuel information ................ 466
Tire information ................. 469
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 481
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 488
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ........................ 490
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 491
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ............................... 493 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) .................... 504
Alphabetical index ...................... 510
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigati on system, refer to the “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for infor-
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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment,
including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not installed on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing.
However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ
from your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound
coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel
evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehi-
cles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does
not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance,
repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse
effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modi-
fication with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety
or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition,
damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be
covered under warranty.
For your infor mation
Main Owner’s Manual
Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as:
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Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system
● Cruise control system
● Anti-lock brake system
● SRS airbag system
● Seat belt pretensioner system
Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or spe-
cial instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.
Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record
certain data, such as: • Engine speed
• Accelerator status
• Brake status
• Vehicle speed
• Shift position
The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options
with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record con-
versations, sounds or pictures.
●Data usage
Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-
tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality.
Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:
• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if the vehicle is leased
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-
ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a law suit
• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or
vehicle owner
●Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S. mainland only)
If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-
vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service
Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
Vehicle data recordings

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B18U)This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main pur-
pose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist
in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to
record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fas-tened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in
which crashes and injuries occur.
NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situ-
ation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving condi-
tions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are
recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired
during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access
to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer,
other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can
read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
●Disclosure of the EDR data
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 lessee for a leased vehi- cle) is obtained
• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern- ment agency
• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit
However, if necessary, Toyota may:
• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance
• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner
Event data recorder