tow TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2022 Repair Manual

5157-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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When trouble arises
4RUNNER (U)
Confirm that the tire is not loose
after tightening:Push and pull the tire
Try rotating
Vishually check to ensure the tire
is not hung on su rrounding parts.
If looseness or misassembly
exists, repeat step and step
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Repeat step any time the tire is lowered or disturbed.
Stow the tools and jack securely.
■After completing the tire change
The tire pressure warni ng system must be reset. ( P. 438)
■When using the spare tire (veh icles without P245/60R20 tires)
As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter, low inflation pre ssure of the spare tire will not be indicated by
the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spar e tire after
the tire pressure wa rning light comes on, the light remains on.
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5167-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object c aught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor -
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 438)

5307-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 335)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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P. 497)
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593Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Child safety ................................ 54Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 132
Battery precautions ....... 431, 526
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 33
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 172
Power window lock switch .... 161
Power window precautions ... 164
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 457
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 367
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 404, 408 Exterior ................................. 404
Interior................................... 408
Seat belts .............................. 409
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 405
Clock ......................................... 385
Compass .................................... 94
Condenser ................................ 427
Console box ............................. 373
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 527
Crawl Control ........................... 323
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 268
Cup holders.............................. 374
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 557 Daytime running light
system.................................... 226
Defogger Front windshield ................... 361
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 354, 361
Rear window ................. 354, 361
Dimension ................................ 532
Dinghy towing.......................... 206
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 268
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 260
Multi-information display ......... 92
Trip information....................... 92
Warning message................. 497
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 417
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 541
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 130
Door lock ...................... 113, 131
Door windows ....................... 161
Open door warning buzzer ... 121
Open door warning light ....... 488
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 159
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 320
Drive-Start Control .................. 175
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 148D

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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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Tires .......................................... 435Chains................................... 344
Checking ............................... 435
If you have a flat tire ............. 502
Inflation pressure .................. 540
Information ............................ 545
Replacing .............................. 502
Rotating tires......................... 436
Size ....................................... 540
Snow tires ............................. 345
Spare tire .............................. 502
Tire pressure warning
system ......... ....................... 437
Warning light ......................... 490
Tools ......................................... 503
Top tether strap ......................... 68
Total load capacity .................. 189
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 206
Emergency towing ................ 481
Trailer towing ........................ 190
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 243 Automatic High Beam ........... 228
Dynamic radar cruise
control................................. 268
LDA (Lane Departure Alert)........ 260
PCS (Pre-Collision System)........ 250 TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 333
Trailer Sway Control ............... 333
Transmission ........................... 216
Trip information ......................... 90
Trip meters ................................. 90
Turn signal lights .................... 221
Replacing light bulbs .... 465, 469
Turn signal lever ................... 221
Wattage ................................ 541
USB port
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Valet key ................................... 104
Vanity lights ............................. 384 Wattage ................................ 541
Vanity mirrors .......................... 384
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 533
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 333
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 367
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 333
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