tire TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2018 Owners Manual (in English)

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B46U)6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior .......... 338
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ........... 341
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ................... 344
General maintenance ........ 346
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ......................... 349
6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions ..................... 350
Hood.................................. 353
Engine compartment ......... 354
Tires .................................. 369
Tire inflation pressure........ 375
Wheels .............................. 378
Air conditioning filter .......... 381
Wireless remote control/ electronic key battery ...... 383
Checking and replacing fuses ............................... 386
Light bulbs ......................... 389 7-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers ........... 406
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an
emergency....................... 407
7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If your vehicle needs to be towed ...................... 409
If you think something is wrong............................... 415
Fuel pump shut off system ............................. 416
If a warning light turns on or a warning buzzer
sounds ............................. 417
If a warning message or indicator is displayed ....... 426
If you have a flat tire .......... 433
If the engine will not start ................................. 448
If you cannot operate back door opener ............ 450
If the electronic key does not operate properly ........ 451
If the vehicle battery is discharged ....................... 453
If your vehicle overheats......................... 457
If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................ 460
6Maintenance and care7When trouble arises

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4RUNNER (U)_(OM35B46U)8-1. Specifications
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.) .......... 462
Fuel information ................ 474
Tire information ................. 477
8-2. Customization Customizable features ...... 489
8-3. Items to initialize Items to initialize................ 496
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ............... 498
Seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)....................... 499
SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners
(in French)....................... 501 What to do if...
(Troubleshooting) ..................... 512
Alphabetical index ...................... 517
8Vehicle specifications
9For owners
Index
For vehicles with a audio/navigation system, refer to the “NAVIGATION
AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL” for information regard-
ing the audio/navigation system.

15Pictorial index
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Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 369
Tire size/inflation pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 472
Winter tires/tire chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 272
Checking/rotation/tire pressure warning system . . . . . . . . . P. 369
Coping with flat tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 433
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Opening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 353
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 465
Coping with overheat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 457
Headlights/daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Front side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Front turn signal/parking lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 214
Turn signal lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 206
Stop/tail lights/rear side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
License plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 208
Back-up lights
Shifting the shift lever to R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 201
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Light bulbs of the exterior lights for driving
(Replacing method: P. 389, Wattages: P. 473)
*: Vehicles with a smart key system
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291-1. For safe use
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For safety and security
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Make sure that you can see backward clearly by adjusting the inside
and outside rear view mirrors properly. ( →P. 142, 144)
Adjusting the mirrors
CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●Do not adjust the position of the driver’s seat while driving.
Doing so could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
● Do not place a cushion between the driver or passenger and the seatback.
A cushion may prevent correct posture from being achieved, and reduce
the effectiveness of the seat belt and head restraint.
● Do not place anything under the front seats.
Objects placed under the front seats may become jammed in the seat
tracks and stop the seat from locking in place. This may lead to an acci-
dent and the adjustment mechanism may also be damaged.
● Always observe the legal speed limit when driving on public roads.
● When driving over long distances, take regular breaks before you start to
feel tired.
Also, if you feel tired or sleepy while driving, do not force yourself to con-
tinue driving and take a break immediately.

782. Instrument cluster
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*1: These lights turn on when the engine switch is turned to IGNITION ONmode (vehicles with a smart key system) or the engine switch is turned to
the “ON” position (vehicles without a smart key system) to indicate that a
system check is being performed. They will turn off after the engine is
started, or after a few seconds. There may be a malfunction in a system if
the lights do not come on, or do not turn off. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Toyota dealer.
*2: The light flashes to indicate a malfunction.
*3: The light flashes rapidly to indicate a malfunction.
*4: The light flashes continuously to indicate a malfunction.
Open door warning light
(→P. 419)*1Master warning light
(→P. 426)
Low fuel level warning
light ( →P. 419)*1Tire pressure warning
light (→P. 420)
Seat belt reminder light
(→P. 420)
(if equipped)
Unengaged “Park” warn-
ing light ( →P. 419)
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Low engine oil pressure
warning light ( →P. 417)*1
(if equipped)
KDSS warning light
(→P. 419)
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Power steering warning
light ( →P. 419)*1, 2
(if equipped)
Automatic running
boards indicator light
(→P. 419)

852. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
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Speedometer
Displays the vehicle speed
■Front tire angle
Displays the direction of the front tires
The tire direction is displayed in 3 stages for both left and right, in accor-
dance with the angle of the tire.
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Customization
Language, units and Eco Driving In dicator Light settings can be
changed. ( →P. 8 6 )
Display the direction in which the vehicle is heading.
■Displays and directions
Compass (vehicles with a navigation system)
DisplayDirection
“N”North
“NE”Northeast
“E”East
“SE”Southeast
“S”South
“SW”Southwest
“W”West
“NW”Northwest

1614-1. Before driving
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Driving
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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from driving at high speeds in the rain, as there may be a layer of
water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
■ Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving.
This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to
meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
●The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
● When the accelerator pedal is released
■ Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
●For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Driving
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving the vehicle
● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off
while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the
power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to
steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it
is safe to do so.
However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible
to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 407
● Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving
down a steep hill.
Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose
effectiveness. ( →P. 201)
● Do not adjust the positions of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or
outside rear view mirrors while driving.
Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control.
● Always check that all passengers’ arms, heads or other parts of their body
are not outside the vehicle.
● Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit per-
mits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has h\
igh-
speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire
failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability
tires or not before driving at such speeds.

1644-1. Before driving
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
● Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and
reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
● Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shifting, or changes in engine
speed could cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
● After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make
sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent
the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet
and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in
an accident.
■ When shifting the shift lever
● Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving posi-
tion, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steerin\
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performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
● Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Do not shift the shift lever to a driving position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle
control.
● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the
engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is
selected.
● Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected
rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in
death or serious injury.

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NOTICE
■When driving the vehicle
● Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain driving torque.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if
the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for
an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering pump.
● When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehi-
cle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will behave abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat tire ( →P. 433)