seats TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 (in English) Workshop Manual

3976-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discol or the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasol ine,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
● Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other
interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended perio ds of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats
up significantly.
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if wate r comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio syste m above or
under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not to uch the lens.
( P. 246)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear quarter windows and back window
● Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear quarter windows and back win-
dow, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heate r wires
or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the
window clean. Wipe the window i n strokes running parallel to the heater
wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna .

4016-2. Maintenance
6
Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
Vehicle interior
ItemsCheck points
Accelerator pedal• The accelerator pedal should move smoothly(without uneven pedal effort or catching).
Automatic transmis-
sion “Park” mecha-
nism• When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P,is the vehicle securely stopped?
Brake pedal
• Does the brake pedal move smoothly?
• Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearancefrom the floor? ( P. 527)
• Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of
free play? ( P. 527)
Brakes
• The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.
• The brakes should work effectively.
• The brake pedal should not feel spongy.
• The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor when the brakes are applied.
Head restraints• Do the head restraints move smoothly and locksecurely?
Indicators/buzzers• Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?
Lights • Do all the lights come on?
Parking brake
• Does the parking brake pedal move smoothly?
• When parked on a slope and the parking brake is
on, is the vehicle securely stopped?
Seat belts• Do the seat belts operate smoothly?
• The seat belts should not be damaged.
Seats• Do the seat controls operate properly?
Steering wheel
• Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?
• Does the steering wheel have the correct amountof free play?
• There should not be any strange sounds coming
from the steering wheel.

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4RUNNER (U)
8-1. Specifications
*1: Unladen vehicle
*2: Without rear differential lock system
*3: With rear differential lock system
*4: With 5 occupants
*5: With 7 occupants
Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)
Dimensions and weights
Overall length189.8 in. (4820 mm)
Overall width75.8 in. (1925 mm)
Overall height *170.1 in. (1780 mm)
Wheelbase109.8 in. (2790 mm)
TreadFront63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Rear63.2 in. (1605 mm)
Vehicle capacity weight
(Occupants + luggage)1165 lb. (525 kg) *2
880 lb. (395 kg) *3
Trailer weight rating
(trailer weight + cargo weight)5000 lb. (2270 kg)
Luggage compartment load
capacity970 lb. (445 kg) *4
670 lb. (309 kg) *5
Seating capacity
Seating capacity
Vehicle without third seatsVehicle with third seats
5 (Front 2, Rear 3) 7 (Front 2, Rear 5)

5398-1. Specifications
8
Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Glossary of tire terminology
Tire related termMeaning
Cold tire inflation pres-
sure
Tire pressure when the vehicle has been
parked for three hours or more, or has not
been driven more than 1 mile or 1.5 km under
that condition
Maximum inflation
pressureThe maximum cold inflated pressure to which
a tire may be inflated, shown on the sidewall
of the tire
Recommended infla-
tion pressureCold tire inflation pressure recommended by a
manufacturer
Accessory weight
The combined weight (in excess of those stan-
dard items which may be replaced) of auto-
matic transmission, power steering, power
brakes, power windows, power seats, radio
and heater, to the extent that these items are
available as factory-installed equipment
(whether installed or not)
Curb weight
The weight of a motor vehicle with standard
equipment, including the maximum capacity of
fuel, oil and coolant, and if so equipped, air
conditioning and additional weight optional
engine
Maximum loaded vehi-
cle weight
The sum of:
(a) Curb weight
(b) Accessory weight
(c) Vehicle capacity weight
(d) Production options weight
Normal occupant
weight150 lb. (68 kg) times the number of occupants
specified in the second column of Table 1
*
that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

580Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Back doorBack door.............................. 131
Back window ......................... 166
Smart key system ................. 118
Wireless remote control ........ 110
Back window ............................ 166
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 457
Wattage ................................ 529
Battery ...................................... 417
Battery checking ................... 417
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 510
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 329
Warning light ......................... 474
Bottle holders .......................... 366
Brake Fluid ...................................... 414
Parking brake........................ 224
Warning light ......................... 474
Brake assist ............................. 320
Brake override system ............ 177
Break-in tips ............................. 178
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 89 Care .................................. 392, 395
Exterior ................................. 392
Interior .................................. 395
Seat belts.............................. 396
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 393
Cargo capacity......................... 191
Cargo hooks ............................ 367
Cargo net hooks ...................... 368
Center differential lock ........... 296
Chains ...................................... 331
Child restraint system............... 53 Booster seats, definition ......... 54
Booster seats, installation....... 65
Convertible seats, definition ... 54
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 62
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 46
Infant seats, definition............. 54
Infant seats, installation .......... 62
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 59
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 62
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 66
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583Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 46
Front personal lights ............... 358
Front seats ............................... 136 Adjustment ............................ 136
Cleaning................................ 395
Correct driving posture ........... 28
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Seat heaters ......................... 355
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 355
Front side marker lights.......... 225 Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs............. 454
Wattage ................................ 529
Front turn signal lights ........... 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 452
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 529
Fuel ........................................... 242 Capacity ................................ 522
Fuel gauge .............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system.... 473
Information ............................ 530
Refueling............................... 242
Type .............................. 242, 522
Warning light ......................... 477
Fuel filler door.......................... 242 Refueling............................... 242
Fuel pump shut off system ..... 473
Fuses ........................................ 446
Garage door opener ................ 384
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 361
Grocery bag hooks .................. 370 Head restraints ........................ 153
Headlights ................................ 225
Automatic High Beam system .......... ...................... 230
Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs .... 451, 459
Wattage ................................ 529
Heaters Air conditioning system ....... ................. 340, 347
Outside rear view mirrors ....................... 342, 349
Seat heaters ......................... 355
Hill-start assist control ........... 321
Hood ......................................... 407
Hooks Cargo hooks ......................... 367
Cargo net hooks ................... 368
Grocery bag hooks ............... 370
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .... 26
Horn .......................................... 156
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587Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Radiator .................................... 414
Rear differential lock system .................................... 304
Rear seats
Adjustment ............................ 139
Folding down ........ 141, 143, 145
Rear step bumper .................... 132
Rear turn signal lights............. 223
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Turn signal lever ................... 223
Wattage ................................ 529
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 158
Outside rear view mirrors...... 160
Rear view monitor system
*
Rear window ............................ 166
Rear window defoggers ....................... 342, 349
Rear window wiper .................. 239
Refueling .................................. 242
Capacity ................................ 522
Fuel types ............................. 522
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 244
Replacing Fuses .................................... 446
Key battery............................ 443
Light bulbs ............................ 449
Tires ...................................... 489
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners ...................... 560
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required .............................. 399
Roof luggage carrier ............... 186 Safety Connect .......................... 70
Seat belt reminder light .......... 477
Seat belts ................................... 30
Adjusting the seat belt ............ 30
Automatic Locking
Retractor (ALR) .................... 31
Child restra int system
installation ............................ 62
Cleaning and maintaining the seat belt........................ 396
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.... 477
Seat belt extender .................. 31
Seat belt pretensioners........... 31
SRS warning light ................. 475
Seat heaters ............................. 355
Seat position memory ............. 149
Seat ventilators........................ 355
Seating capacity ...................... 191
RS
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

588Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Seats ................................. 136, 139Adjustment .................... 136, 139
Adjustment
precautions ................. 138, 148
Child seats/child restraint
system installation . ............... 57
Cleaning................................ 395
Driving position memory ....... 149
Head restraints ..................... 153
Properly sitting in the seat ...... 28
Seat heaters ......................... 355
Seat position memory ........... 149
Seat ventilators ..................... 355
Sensor
Automatic headlight system ......... ....................... 228
Inside rear view mirror .......... 159
Intuitive parking assist .......... 285
Service reminder indicators ..... 82
Shift lever ................................. 218 Automatic transmission......... 218
If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P .... 221 Shift lock system ..................... 220
Side airbags ............................... 35
Side marker lights ................... 225
Light switch ........................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ............ 454
Wattage ................................ 529
Side mirrors ............................. 160 Adjusting and folding ............ 160
Side turn signal lights ............. 223
Slide deck................................. 370
Smart key system .................... 118 Antenna location ................... 118
Entry functions ...................... 110
Starting the engine ............... 212
Snow tires ................................ 332
Spare tire .................................. 489 Inflation pressure .................. 528
Storage location.................... 490
Spark plug ................................ 524
Specifications .......................... 520
Speedometer.............................. 88
Steering lock ............................ 215 Column lock release ............. 215
Steering lock system
warning message ............... 215
Steering wheel ......................... 156 Adjustment............................ 156
Storage feature ........................ 360
Storage precautions................ 189
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck ................................... 517
Sun visors ................................ 372