heater TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2021 Owners Manual (in English)

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 340
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358 5-3. Using the storage
features
List of storage features ...... 360
• Glove box ...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders ................... 362
• Auxiliary box .................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder.......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment features ........................... 367
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features........ 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors ................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports ....... 381
• Armrest.......................... 383
• Assist grips .................... 383
Garage door opener .......... 384
5Interior features

19Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)USB port
*2
Seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 355
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 378
Front-wheel drive control lever
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Front-wheel drive control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 292
Four-wheel drive control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 296
USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Power back window switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 166
Seat heater switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 55
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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Interior features5
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air
conditioning system
and defogger
Manual air conditioning system ............................ 340
Automatic air conditioning system ........ 347
Seat heaters/ seat ventilators ................ 355
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 357
• Interior lights ................. 358
• Personal lights .............. 358
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 360
• Glove box...................... 361
• Console box .................. 361
• Cup holders .................. 362
• Auxiliary box ................. 364
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder ......... 365
• Bottle holders ................ 366
Luggage compartment features ........................... 367
5-4. Other interior features Other interior features ....... 372
• Sun visors ..................... 372
• Vanity mirrors................ 372
• Clock ............................. 373
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 374
• Power outlets ................ 378
• USB charging ports....... 381
• Armrest ......................... 383
• Assist grips ................... 383
Garage door opener.......... 384

3555-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
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Seat heaters/seat ventilators
: If equipped
The seat heaters warm the seats and the seat ventilators main-
tain good airflow by blowi ng air through the seats.
WARNING
●Care should be taken to prevent injury if anyone in the following categories
comes in contact with the seats when the heater is on:
• Babies, small children, the elderly, the sick and the physical ly chal-
lenged
• Persons with sensitive skin
• Persons who are fatigued
• Persons who have taken alcohol or drugs that induce sleep (sle eping
drugs, cold remedies, etc.)
● Observe the following precautions to prevent the minor burns or overheat-
ing
• Do not cover the seat with a blanket or cushion when using the seat
heater.
• Do not use seat heater more than necessary.
NOTICE
● Do not put heavy objects that have an uneven surface on the sea t and do
not stick sharp objects (needles, nails, etc.) into the seat.
● To prevent battery discharge, do not use the functions when the engine is
off.

3565-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Vehicles with ventilator
Press the knob to release it,
and turn the knob to the desired
temperature setting.
OFF
Press the knob to lock it when not
in use.
Ventilation
Heat
Vehicles without ventilator
On
The indicator light comes on.
Adjusts the seat temperature
The further you move the dial for-
ward, the warmer the seat
becomes.
Off
Move the dial fully backward. The
indicator light turns off.
■The seat heaters/seat ventilators can be used when
Vehicles without a smart key system
The engine switch is in the “ON” position.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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3765-4. Other interior features
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WARNING
■Using a power outlet
Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.
● Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may r esult in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.
● Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.
● Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.
● When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.
● Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its in verter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accident s, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dea ler for
any necessary repairs.
■ To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric applianc es before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the follow ing:
● Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.
● Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.
● Emit steam while the window s of the cabin are closed.
■ To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:
● Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.
● Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.
● Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.
● Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.
● Using malfunctioning electric appliances.
● Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power o utlet.

3976-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
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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 .

5398-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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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
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that follows
Occupant distributionDistribution of occupants in a vehicle as speci-
fied in the third column of Table 1
* below

581Alphabetical index
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Child safety ................................ 52Airbag precautions .................. 37
Back door precautions .......... 133
Battery precautions ....... 418, 513
Child restraint system ............. 53
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 31
Installing child restraints ......... 57
Moon roof precautions .......... 173
Power window lock switch .... 162
Power window precautions ... 165
Rear door child-protectors .... 114
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 445
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 34
Seat belt precautions .............. 56
Seat heater precautions........ 355
Child-protectors....................... 114
Cleaning ........................... 392, 395 Exterior ................................. 392
Interior................................... 395
Seat belts .............................. 396
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 393
Clock ......................................... 373
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 414
Console box ............................. 361
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 514
Crawl Control ........................... 310
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 272
Cup holders.............................. 362
Curtain shield airbags ............... 35
Customizable features ............ 545 Daytime running light
system.................................... 228
Defogger Front windshield ................... 349
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 342, 349
Rear window ................. 342, 349
Dimension ................................ 520
Dinghy towing.......................... 208
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 272
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 264
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 484
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 404
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 529
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 115
Back door ............................. 131
Door lock ...................... 113, 132
Door windows ....................... 162
Open door warning buzzer ... 120
Open door warning light ....... 476
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 160
Rear door child-protector ...... 114
Side doors ............................ 110
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 307
Drive-Start Control .................. 177
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 149D

583Alphabetical index
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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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