TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2013 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2013, Model line: 4RUNNER, Model: TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2013 N280 / 5.GPages: 704, PDF Size: 11.56 MB
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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
1Before driving
2When driving
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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) ..... 241
Active traction control system .............................. 245
AUTO LSD system.............. 247
Rear differential lock system .............................. 250
Downhill assist control system .............................. 253
Crawl Control ...................... 256
Multi-terrain Select .............. 260
Driving assist systems ........ 268
2-5. Driving information Off-road precautions ........... 277
Cargo and luggage ............. 282
Vehicle load limits ............... 288
Winter driving tips ............... 290
Trailer towing ...................... 295
Dinghy towing ..................... 313 3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system .............................. 316
Automatic air conditioning system .............................. 322
Rear window and outside rear view
mirror defoggers ............... 331
Windshield wiper de-icer .... 333
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system types ............ 334
Using the radio ................... 341
Using the CD player ........... 348
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 357
Operating an iPod .............. 365
Operating a USB memory ............................ 372
Optimal use of the audio system .............................. 379
Using the AUX port............. 384
Using the steering wheel audio switches.................. 385
Detachable pole antenna ............................ 388
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system .... 391
Using the Bluetooth®
audio system .................... 394
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 399
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable player ... 401
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ................................ 406
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone)
Hands-free phone system (for cellular phone)
features ............................ 407
Using the hands-free phone system
(for cellular phone) ........... 412
Making a phone call ........... 420
Setting a cellular phone...... 424
Security and system setup ................................ 429
Using the phone book ........ 433
3-5. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................. 441
• Interior lights .................... 442
• Personal lights ................. 442 3-6. Using the storage features
List of storage features ....... 444
• Glove box ......................... 445
• Console box ..................... 446
• Coin holder ....................... 447
• Tissue pocket ................... 448
• Pen holder ........................ 449
• Auxiliary box ..................... 450
• Cup holders ...................... 452
• Bottle holders ................... 455
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ........................... 457
Vanity mirrors ..................... 458
Clock................................... 459
Outside temperature display .............................. 461
Power outlets (12 V DC) ..... 464
Power outlets (120 V AC) ... 467
Seat heaters ....................... 474
Armrest ............................... 476
Assist grips ......................... 477
Floor mat ............................ 478
Compass ............................ 480
Luggage compartment features ............................ 486
Garage door opener ........... 492
Safety Connect ................... 499
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4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior............ 508
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior............. 511
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ..................... 514
General maintenance.......... 517
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs........................... 521
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ....................... 522
Hood ................................... 525
Engine compartment ........... 526
Tires .................................... 542
Tire inflation pressure ......... 548
Wheels ................................ 552
Air conditioning filter............ 555
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ........ 557
Checking and replacing fuses ................................. 560
Light bulbs........................... 570 5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers............ 582
If your vehicle needs to be towed........................... 583
If you think something is wrong ............................... 589
Fuel pump shut off system .............................. 590
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds.............................. 591
If you have a flat tire ........... 607
If the engine will not start.... 620
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ................... 622
If you lose your keys........... 623
If you cannot operate back door opener ...................... 624
If the electronic key does not operate properly ......... 625
If the vehicle battery is discharged........................ 627
If your vehicle overheats .... 631
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................. 634
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency ....................... 635
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6-1. SpecificationsMaintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) ........... 638
Fuel information ................. 649
Tire information .................. 652
6-2. Customization Customizable features ....... 664
6-3. Initialization Items to initialize................. 670
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ................ 672
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 673
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French) ........................ 675
Abbreviation list........................ 688
Alphabetical index .................... 690
What to do if... .......................... 700
6Vehicle specifications
7For owners
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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. 525
Pole antenna
P. 388
Headlights (high beam)
P. 203
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: If equipped
*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “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. 542
P. 607
P. 647
P. 652
Rear window defogger P. 331
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
Camera ,*1,*2
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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. 446
P. 448
P. 449
Seat belts P. 86
Cup holders P. 452
Armrest P. 476
Cup holders P. 452
Glove box
P. 445
Floor mats
P. 478
Power window switches P. 98
SRS knee airbags
P. 121
SRS side airbags P. 121
Rear seats P. 72
Bottle holders
P. 455