manual transmission TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2016 N280 / 5.G Owners Manual

1864-1. Before driving
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)■Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. (P. 468)
●Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacturer’s recommen-
dation.
●All trailer lights work as required by law.
●All lights work each time you connect them.
●The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
●The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for improper tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
●The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
●The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors appropriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train components
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has been driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the vehicle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
●Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.
■If trailer sway occurs
One or more factors (crosswinds, passing vehicles, rough roads, etc.) can
adversely affect handling of your vehicle and trailer, causing instability.
●If trailer swaying occurs:
• Firmly grip the steering wheel. Steer straight ahead.
Do not try to control trailer swaying by turning the steering wheel.
• Begin releasing the accelerator pedal immediately but very gradually to
reduce speed.
Do not increase speed. Do not apply vehicle brakes.
If you make no extreme correction with the steering or brakes, your vehicle
and trailer should stabilize. (if enabled, Trailer Sway Control can also help to
stabilize the vehicle and trailer.)

2764-6. Driving tips
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the
engine or other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift
quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ulti-
mately damage.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and pre-
mature failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and
transfer case, reducing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check
the depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive
slowly and avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake
discs may affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system compo-
nents.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driv-
ing that has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For
scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance
Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

523Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B23U)
Safety Connect ........................ 327
Seat belt reminder light........... 416
Seat belts.................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restraint system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining
the seat belt ........................ 338
Emergency Locking
Retractor (ELR) .................... 31
How to wear your seat belt ..... 30
How your child should wear
the seat belt .......................... 31
Pregnant women, proper
seat belt use ......................... 32
Reminder light and buzzer .... 416
Seat belt extender................... 31
Seat belt pretensioners ........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 414
Seat heaters ............................. 291
Seat position memory ............. 132
Seat ventilators ........................ 291
Seating capacity ...................... 173Seats ................................. 119, 122
Adjustment.................... 119, 122
Adjustment
precautions................. 121, 131
Child seats/child restraint
system installation................ 57
Cleaning ............................... 337
Driving position memory ....... 132
Head restraints ..................... 136
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 291
Seat position memory ........... 132
Seat ventilators ..................... 291
Sensor
Automatic headlight
system ................................ 208
Inside rear view mirror .......... 142
Intuitive parking assist .......... 225
Service reminder indicators ..... 76
Shift lever ................................. 199
Automatic transmission ........ 199
If the shift lever
cannot be shifted from P .... 444
Shift lock system ..................... 444
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 204
Light switch ........................... 204
Replacing light bulbs ............ 392
Wattage ................................ 469
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.