emergency towing TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2020 (in English) User Guide

4747-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
WARNING
■While towing
● When towing using cables or chains, avoid sudden starts, etc. w hich place
excessive stress on the towing eyelets, cables or chains. The towing eye-
lets, cables or chains may become damaged, broken debris may hit peo-
ple, and cause serious damage.
● Vehicles without a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch to the
“LOCK” position.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
● Vehicles with a smart key system: Do not turn the engine switch off.
There is a possibility that the steering wheel is locked and ca nnot be oper-
ated.
NOTICE
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing using a wheel-lift type
truck
● 2WD models without a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle f rom the
rear when the engine switch is in the “LOCK” position or the ke y is
removed. The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to ho ld the
front wheels straight.
● 2WD models with a smart key system: Do not tow the vehicle from the rear
when the engine switch is off. The steering lock mechanism is n ot strong
enough to hold the front wheels straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.
■ To prevent damage to the vehicle when towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck, either from the front or re ar.
■ To prevent damage to the vehic le during emergency towing
Do not secure cables or chains to the suspension components.

5047-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Lay down the tire with the outer
side facing up, and install the
holding bracket, inserting the
claw into the wheel lug nut hole.
Turn the jack handle extension
clockwise to take up slack in
the chain.
Then, check to ensure the claw
is in the wheel lug nut hole and
the holding bracket is centered
in the wheel hub.
Holding bracket
Claw
Vehicles wit hout kinetic
dynamic suspension: While
raising, secure the tire, taking
care that the tire goes straight
up without catching on any sur-
rounding part to prevent it from
flying forward during a collision
or sudden braking.
Vehicles with kinetic dynamic su spension: While raising, pull the
tire towards the rear of the vehi cle, taking care that the tire goes up
without catching on any surrounding part to prevent it from fly ing
forward during a collis ion or sudden braking.
Tightening torque:
34.4 ft•lbf (46.6 N•m, 4.8 kgf•m)
WARNING
■Stowing the flat tire
Failure to follow steps listed under stowing the tire may resul t in damage
to the spare tire carrier and lose of the tire, which could res ult in death or
serious injury.
Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools
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5067-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
NOTICE
■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair.
■When stowing the flat tire
Ensure that there is no object c aught between the tire and the vehicle
underbody.
■When replacing the tires
●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire p ressure
warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor -
rectly.
●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and t rans-
mitters as well.
■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmi t-
ters
When a tire is repaired with liqui d sealants, the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sea lant is
used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon
as possible. Make sure to replac e the tire pressure warning valve and
transmitter when replacing the tire. ( P. 4 2 3 )

5207-2. Steps to take in an emergency
4RUNNER (U)
Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P.
Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire.
Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help
provide traction.
Restart the engine.
Shift the shift lever to D or R position and carefully apply th e accel-
erator to free the vehicle.
Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your att empts to
free the vehicle. ( P. 323)
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
WARNING
■When attempting to f ree a stuck vehicle
If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, ma ke sure the
surrounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, obj ects or people.
The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes
free. Use extreme caution.
■ When shifting the shift lever
Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle t hat may
cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ To avoid damaging the transmission and other components
● Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more
than necessary.
● If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are pe rformed,
the vehicle may require towing to be freed.
● When a warning message for the automatic transmission fluid tem perature
is displayed while attempting to free a stuck vehicle, immediat ely remove
your foot from the accelerator pedal and wait until the warning message
disappears. Otherwise, the transmission may become damaged.
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P. 487)
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593Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Tachometer ................................ 88
Tail lights .................................. 225Light switch ........................... 225
Telephone switches
*
Theft deterrent system
Alarm ...................................... 79
Engine immobilizer system ..... 76
Tire inflation pressure ............. 434 Maintenance data ................. 530
Warning light ......................... 481
Tire information ....................... 535 Glossary................................ 541
Size ....................................... 537
Tire identification number ..... 536
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................... 539
Tire pressure warning system .................................... 422 Function ................................ 422
Installing tire pressure warning
valves and transmitters ...... 423
Registering ID codes ............ 424
Warning light ......................... 481 Tires .......................................... 420
Chains .................................. 332
Checking............................... 420
If you have a flat tire ............. 492
Inflation pressure .................. 530
Information............................ 535
Replacing.............................. 492
Rotating tires ........................ 421
Size....................................... 530
Snow tires ............................. 333
Spare tire .............................. 492
Tire pressure warning
system .......... ...................... 422
Warning light......................... 481
Tools ......................................... 493
Top tether strap ......................... 66
Total load capacity .................. 191
Towing Dinghy towing ....................... 208
Emergency towing ................ 470
Trailer towing ........................ 192
Toyota Safety Sense P ............ 246 Automatic High Beam ........... 231
Dynamic radar cruise
control ................................ 273
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 265
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 254
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.