run flat TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2022 Repair Manual

5518-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

5528-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
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 designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

5538-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Bias ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at alternate
angles substantially less than 90 degrees to
the centerline of the tread
CarcassThe tire structure, except tread and sidewall
rubber which, when inflated, bears the load
ChunkingThe breaking away of pieces of the tread or
sidewall
CordThe strands forming the plies in the tire
Cord separationThe parting of cords from adjacent rubber
compounds
CrackingAny parting within the tread, sidewall, or inner-
liner of the tire extending to cord material
CT
A pneumatic tire with an inverted flange tire
and rim system in which the rim is designed
with rim flanges pointed radially inward and
the tire is designed to fit on the underside of
the rim in a manner that encloses the rim
flanges inside the air cavity of the tire
Extra load tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
GrooveThe space between two adjacent tread ribs
Innerliner
The layer(s) forming the inside surface of a
tubeless tire that contains the inflating medium
within the tire
Innerliner separationThe parting of the innerliner from cord material
in the carcass
Intended outboard
sidewall
(a) The sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering, or bears manufac-
turer, 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 asym- metrical tire that has a particular side that
must always face outward when mounted
on a vehicle
Tire related termMeaning

5548-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning

5558-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

570
4RUNNER (U)
8-3. Items to initialize
Items to initialize
The following item must be initialized for normal system opera-
tion after such cases as the battery being reconnected, or main -
tenance being performed on the vehicle:
ItemWhen to initializeReference
Message indicating mainte-
nance is requiredAfter the maintenance is per-
formedP. 412
Tire pressure warning sys-
tem
• When the tire inflation pres- sure is changed such as
when changing traveling
speed or load weight
• When the tire inflation pres-
sure is changed such as
when the tire size is
changed
• When rotating the tires
• After performing the trans- mitter ID code registration
procedure
P. 438

590What to do if... (Troubleshooting)
4RUNNER (U)
●Stop the vehicle in a safe place and replace the flat tire with the spare
tire. ( P. 502)
●Try the procedure for when the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, di rt, or
snow. ( P. 530)
When a problem has occurred
If you have a flat tire
The vehicle becomes stuck

594Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Driving ...................................... 174Break-in tips .......................... 176
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving assist systems .......... 333
Off-road precautions ............. 346
Procedures ........................... 174
Winter drive tips .................... 342
Dynamic radar cruise
control .................................... 268
Eco Driving Indicator .............. 100
EDR (Event data recorder) ........ 10
Electronic key .......................... 104 Battery-saving function ......... 122
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 520
Replacing the battery ............ 455
Emergency, in case of
If the electronic key does not operate
properly .............................. 520
If the engine will not start ...... 517
If the vehicle battery is discharged .......................... 523
If the warning buzzer sounds ................................ 486
If the warning light turns on ....................................... 486
If a warning message is displayed......................... 497
If the vehicle is submerged
or water on the road is
rising ................................... 477
If you cannot operate
back door opener ............... 519
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
If you think something is wrong .............................. 484
If your vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency ... 475 If your vehicle needs
to be towed......................... 478
If your vehicle overheats....... 527
Emergency flashers ................ 474
Engine ACCESSORY mode ............. 211
Compartment ........................ 421
Engine switch ............... 207, 210
Hood ..................................... 420
How to start the engine ........................ 207, 210
Identification number ............ 533
If the engine will not start ...... 517
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........... 207, 210
Overheating .......................... 527
Engine coolant......................... 425
Capacity................................ 536
Checking............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 342
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 90
Engine immobilizer system ...... 78
Engine oil ................................. 423 Capacity................................ 535
Checking............................... 423
Preparing and checking before winter ...................... 342
Engine switch .................. 207, 210
Event data recorder (EDR)........ 10
Flat tire ..................................... 502
Floor mats .................................. 28
Fluid
Automatic transmission ........ 539
Brake .................................... 539
Power steering...................... 540
Washer ................................. 433
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600Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Seats ................................. 135, 138Adjustment .................... 135, 138
Adjustment
precautions ................. 137, 147
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 59
Cleaning................................ 408
Driving position memory ....... 148
Head restraints ..................... 152
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 30
Seat heaters ......................... 367
Seat position memory ........... 148
Seat ventilators ..................... 367
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 226
Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Intuitive parking assist .......... 288
Service reminder indicators ..... 84
Shift lever ................................. 216 Automatic transmission......... 216
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 219 Shift lock system ..................... 218
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 223
Light switch ........................... 223
Replacing light bulbs ............ 467
Wattage ................................ 541
Side mirrors ............................. 159 Adjusting and folding ............ 159
Side turn signal lights ............. 221
Slide deck................................. 382
Smart key system .................... 119 Antenna location ................... 119
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 210
Snow tires ................................ 345
Spare tire .................................. 502 Inflation pressure .................. 540
Storage location.................... 503
Spark plug ................................ 536
Specifications .......................... 532
Speedometer.............................. 90
Steering lock ............................ 208 Column lock release ............. 208
Steering wheel ......................... 155 Adjustment............................ 155
Storage feature ........................ 372
Storage precautions................ 187
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 530
Sun visors ................................ 384

601Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
SwitchesAutomatic High Beam
switch ................................. 228
Cruise control switch............. 268
Door lock switches ................ 113
Driving position memory switches.............................. 148
Emergency flashers switch ... 474
Engine switch................ 207, 210
Fog light switch ..................... 232
Garage door opener
switches.............................. 396
Ignition switch ............... 207, 210
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 260
Light switches ....................... 223
Moon roof switches ............... 169
Outside rear view mirror switches.............................. 159
Power back window
switch ................................. 165
Power door lock switch ......... 113
Power window switches ........ 161
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 354, 361
Rear window wiper and
washer switch ..................... 237
Seat heater switches ............ 367
Seat ventilator switches ........ 367
“SOS” button ........................... 72
Telephone switches
*
VSC OFF switch ................... 335
Window lock switch............... 161
Windshield wipers and washer switch .............. 234 Tachometer ................................ 90
Tail lights.................................. 223
Light switch ........................... 223
Telephone switches
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 80
Engine immobilizer system ..... 78
Tire inflation pressure............. 448 Maintenance data ................. 540
Warning light......................... 490
Tire information ....................... 545 Glossary ............................... 551
Size....................................... 547
Tire identification number ..... 546
Uniform Tire Quality Grading .............................. 549
Tire pressure warning system.................................... 437 Function ................................ 437
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 438
Registering ID codes ............ 439
Warning light......................... 490
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.