TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2011 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

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1Before drivingAdjusting and operating features such as door locks,
mirrors, and steering column.
2When drivingDriving, stopping and safe-driving information.
3Interior
featuresAir conditioning and audio systems, as well as other in-
terior features for a comfortable driving experience.
4Maintenance
and careCleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-
yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
5When trouble
arisesWhat to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat
tire, or is involved in an accident.
6Vehicle
specificationsDetailed vehicle information.
7For ownersReporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt
and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.
IndexAlphabetical listing of information contained in this
manual.

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1-1. Key informationKeys ..................................... 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.) ..................... 112
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 113
SRS airbags ....................... 115
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 130
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 140
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
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 182
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 189
Accessory meter ................. 194
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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 .............................. 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.............. 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 port............. 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 careCleaning 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.... 591
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 593
If you lose your keys........... 595
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 596
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 597
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 599
If your vehicle overheats .... 604
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 607
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 608
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 612
Fuel information ................. 625
Tire information .................. 628
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 640
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 646
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 648
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 649
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 651
Abbreviation list........................ 664
Alphabetical index .................... 666
What to do if... .......................... 677
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Front turn signal lights and daytimerunning lights
P. 179, 198
Pictorial indexExterior
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 sidemarker lights
P. 198
Fog lights P. 204
Headlights (high beam)
P. 198

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Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 514
P. 578
P. 623
P. 628
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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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 115
SRS driver airbag P. 115
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. 115
SRS side airbags P. 115
Rear seats P. 65
Bottle holders
P. 427