TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2012 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 ..................................... 32
1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart key system................. 35
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Side doors ............................ 53
Automatic running boards .... 59
Back door ............................. 63
1-3. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ........................... 68
Rear seats ............................ 72
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts ............................. 86
Steering wheel ..................... 93
Inside rear view mirror.......... 94
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 96
1-4. Opening and closing the windows and moon roof
Power windows .................... 98
Power back window ........... 101
Moon roof ........................... 105
1-5. Refueling Opening the fuel tank cap ................................... 109 1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system .............................. 113
Alarm .................................. 116
1-7. Safety information Correct driving posture ....... 119
SRS airbags ....................... 121
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 136
Child restraint systems ....... 142
Installing child restraints ..... 146
2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle .............. 160
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles without a
smart key system) ............ 170
Engine (ignition) switch (vehicles with a
smart key system) ............ 173
Automatic transmission ...... 179
Turn signal lever ................. 183
Parking brake ..................... 184
Horn .................................... 185
2-2. Instrument cluster Gauges and meters ............ 186
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 193
Accessory meter ................. 199
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2-3. Operating the lights and wipers
Headlight switch .................. 203
Fog light switch ................... 209
Windshield wipers and washer .............................. 211
Rear window wiper and washer .............................. 214
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ...................... 217
Intuitive parking assist......... 221
Rear view monitor system .............................. 226
Four-wheel drive system (part-time 4WD models).... 236
Four-wheel drive system (full-time 4WD models) ..... 239
Active traction control system .............................. 243
AUTO LSD system.............. 245
Rear differential lock system .............................. 248
Downhill assist control system .............................. 251
Crawl Control ...................... 254
Multi-terrain Select .............. 258
Driving assist systems ........ 266 2-5. Driving information
Off-road precautions........... 275
Cargo and luggage ............. 280
Vehicle load limits............... 286
Winter driving tips ............... 288
Trailer towing ...................... 293
Dinghy towing ..................... 311
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system.......... 314
Automatic air conditioning system.......... 320
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 328
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 330
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 331
Using the radio ................... 338
Using the CD player ........... 345
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 354
Operating an iPod .............. 362
Operating a USB memory ............................ 369
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 376
Using the AUX port............. 381
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 382
Detachable pole antenna ... 385
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Blue tooth
® audio system .... 388
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 391
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 396
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 398
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 403
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 404
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 409
Making a phone call ........... 417
Setting a cellular phone...... 421
Security and system setup ................................ 426
Using the phone book ........ 430
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 438
• Interior lights .................... 439
• Personal lights ................. 439 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 441
• Glove box ......................... 442
• Console box ..................... 443
• Coin holder ....................... 444
• Tissue pocket ................... 445
• Pen holder ........................ 446
• Auxiliary box ..................... 447
• Cup holders ...................... 448
• Bottle holders ................... 451
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 453
Vanity mirrors ..................... 454
Clock................................... 455
Outside temperature display .............................. 457
Power outlets (12 V DC) ..... 460
Power outlets (120 V AC) ... 463
Seat heaters ....................... 470
Armrest ............................... 472
Floor mat ............................ 473
Compass ............................ 474
Luggage compartment features ............................ 480
Garage door opener ........... 486
Safety Connect ................... 493

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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 502
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 505
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 508
General maintenance.......... 511
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 515
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 516
Hood ................................... 519
Engine compartment ........... 520
Tires .................................... 537
Tire inflation pressure ......... 543
Wheels ................................ 547
Air conditioning filter............ 550
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 552
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 555
Light bulbs........................... 565 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 578
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 579
If you think something is wrong ............................... 585
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 586
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 587
If you have a flat tire ........... 603
If the engine will not start.... 616
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .............. 618
If you lose your keys........... 619
If you cannot operate back door opener ............. 620
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 621
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 623
If your vehicle overheats .... 627
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 630
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 631
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 634
Fuel information ................. 645
Tire information .................. 648
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 660
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 666
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 668
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 669
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 671
Abbreviation list........................ 684
Alphabetical index .................... 686
What to do if... .......................... 696
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Front turn signal lights and daytimerunning lights
P. 183, 203
Pictorial indexExterior
Headlights (low beam)

P. 203
Windshield wipers P. 211
Moon roof P. 105
Outside rear view mirrors
P. 96
Parking lights and front sidemarker lights
P. 203
Fog lights P. 209
Hood P. 519
Pole antenna
P. 385
Headlights (high beam)
P. 203

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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
*2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.
Tires
●Rotation
● Replacement
● Inflation pressure
● Information
P. 537
P. 603
P. 643
P. 648
Rear window defogger P. 328
Rear window wiper
P. 214Side doors P. 53
Rear turn signal lights P. 183
License plate lights
P. 203
Back door P. 63
Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
P. 203
Fuel filler door P. 109
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Pictorial indexInterior
SRS front
passenger
airbag
P. 121
SRS driver airbag P. 121
Head restraints P. 83
Front seats P. 68
Rear seats P. 72
Console box
Tissue pocket Pen holder P. 443
P. 445
P. 446
Seat belts P. 86
Cup holders P. 448
Armrest P. 472
Cup holders P. 448
Glove box
P. 442
Floor mats
P. 473
Power window switches P. 98
SRS knee airbags
P. 121
SRS side airbags P. 121
Rear seats P. 72
Bottle holders
P. 451