wheel TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owners Manual

5448-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Production options
weight
The combined weight of installed regular pro-
duction options weighing over 5 lb. (2.3 kg) in
excess of the standard items which they
replace, not previously considered in curb
weight or accessory weight, including heavy
duty brakes, ride levelers, roof rack, heavy
duty battery, and special trim
Rim
A metal support for a tire or a tire and tube
assembly upon which the tire beads are
seated
Rim diameter
(Wheel diameter)Nominal diameter of the bead seat
Rim size designationRim diameter and width
Rim type designationThe industry manufacturer’s designation for a
rim by style or code
Rim widthNominal distance between rim flanges
Vehicle capacity
weight (Total load
capacity)The rated cargo and l uggage load plus 150 lb.
(68 kg) times the vehicle’s designated seating
capacity
Vehicle maximum load
on the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
the maximum loaded vehicle weight, and
dividing by two
Vehicle normal load on
the tire
The load on an individual tire that is deter-
mined by distributing to each axle its share of
curb weight, accessory weight, and normal
occupant weight (distributed in accordance
with Table 1
* below), and dividing by two
Weather sideThe surface area of the rim not covered by the
inflated tire
Bead
The part of the tire that is made of steel wires,
wrapped or reinforced by ply cords and that is
shaped to fit the rim
Bead separationA breakdown of the bond between compo-
nents in the bead
Tire related termMeaning

5468-1. Specifications
4RUNNER (U)
Light truck (LT) tire
A tire designated by its manufacturer as pri-
marily intended for use on lightweight trucks
or multipurpose passenger vehicles
Load ratingThe maximum load that a tire is rated to carry
for a given inflation pressure
Maximum load ratingThe load rating for a tire at the maximum per-
missible inflation pressure for that tire
Maximum permissible
inflation pressureThe maximum cold inflation pressure to which
a tire may be inflated
Measuring rimThe rim on which a tire is fitted for physical
dimension requirements
Open spliceAny parting at any junction of tread, sidewall,
or innerliner that extends to cord material
Outer diameterThe overall diameter of an inflated new tire
Overall width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, including ele-
vations due to labeling, decorations, or protec-
tive bands or ribs
Passenger car tire
A tire intended for use on passenger cars,
multipurpose passenger vehicles, and trucks,
that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 10,000 lb. or less.
PlyA layer of rubber-coated parallel cords
Ply separationA parting of rubber compound between adja-
cent plies
Pneumatic tire
A mechanical device made of rubber, chemi-
cals, fabric and steel or other materials, that,
when mounted on an automotive wheel, pro-
vides the traction and co ntains the gas or fluid
that sustains the load
Radial ply tire
A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that
extend to the beads are laid at substantially 90
degrees to the centerline of the tread
Reinforced tire
A tire designed to operate at higher loads and
at higher inflation pressures than the corre-
sponding standard tire
Tire related termMeaning

5478-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
*:Table 1  Occupant loading and distribution for vehicle normal load for
various designated seating capacities
Section width
The linear distance between the exteriors of
the sidewalls of an inflated tire, excluding ele-
vations due to labeling, decoration, or protec-
tive bands
SidewallThat portion of a tire between the tread and
bead
Sidewall separationThe parting of the rubber compound from the
cord material in the sidewall
Snow tire
A tire that attains a traction index equal to or
greater than 110, compared to the ASTM E-
1136 Standard Reference Test Tire, when
using the snow traction test as described in
ASTM F-1805-00, Standard Test Method for
Single Wheel Driving Traction in a Straight
Line on Snow-and Ice-Covered Surfaces, and
which is marked with an Alpine Symbol ( )
on at least one sidewall
Te s t r i m
The rim on which a tire is fitted for testing, and
may be any rim listed as appropriate for use
with that tire
TreadThat portion of a tire that comes into contact
with the road
Tread ribA tread section running circumferentially
around a tire
Tread separationPulling away of the tread from the tire carcass
Treadwear indicators
(TWI)The projections within the principal grooves
designed to give a visual indication of the
degrees of wear of the tread
Wheel-holding fixtureThe fixture used to hold the wheel and tire
assembly securely during testing
Tire related termMeaning

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Vehicle specifications
4RUNNER (U)
8-2. Customization
When customizing vehicle features, ensure that the vehicle is parked
in a safe place with the shift le ver in P and the parking brake set.
■Changing by using the multi-information display
Use the meter control switches to select on the multi-infor-
mation display.
Choose the desired item usi ng or , and then press .
Select the desired setting by operating or , and then
press .
To stop the selection, press to return to the previous screen.
■
Changing on the audio system screen
Press the “MENU” button.
Select “Setup” on the “Menu” screen.
Select “General” or “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen.
Various setting can be changed. Refer to the list of settings t hat can
be changed for details.
Customizable features
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be
personalized to suit your preferences. The settings of these fe a-
tures can be changed by using the steering wheel switches, nav-
igation system, multimedia syste m or at your Toyota dealer.
It is also possible to customize certain vehicle features yours elf
using the multi-information display.
Customizing vehicle features
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583Alphabetical index
4RUNNER (U)
Back doorBack door.............................. 124
Back window ......................... 158
Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Back window ............................ 158
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs............. 461
Wattage ................................ 533
Battery ...................................... 422
Battery checking ................... 422
If the vehicle battery is discharged ...................... 515
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Warning light ......................... 477
Bottle holders .......................... 369
Brake Fluid ...................................... 419
Parking brake........................ 211
Warning light ......................... 477
Brake assist ............................. 322
Brake override system ............ 167
Break-in tips ............................. 168
Brightness control Instrument panel light
control................................... 89 Care .................................. 396, 400
Exterior ................................. 396
Interior .................................. 400
Seat belts.............................. 401
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 397
Cargo capacity......................... 181
Cargo hooks ............................ 370
Cargo net hooks ...................... 371
Center differential lock ........... 298
Chains ...................................... 333
Child restraint system............... 55 Booster seats, definition ......... 56
Booster seats, installation....... 67
Convertible seats, definition ... 56
Convertible seats,
installation ............................ 64
Front passenger occupant classification syst em ............ 48
Infant seats, definition............. 56
Infant seats, installation .......... 64
Installing CRS with LATCH anchors ............ 61
Installing CRS with seat belts...................................... 64
Installing CRS
with top tether strap.............. 68
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

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4RUNNER (U)
Child safety ................................ 54Airbag precautions .................. 39
Back door precautions .......... 126
Battery precautions ....... 423, 518
Child restraint system ............. 55
How your child should
wear the seat belt ................. 33
Installing child restraints ......... 59
Moon roof precautions .......... 164
Power window lock switch .... 155
Power window precautions ... 157
Rear door child-protectors .... 109
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...... 448
Seat belt extender precautions ........................... 36
Seat belt precautions .............. 58
Seat heater precautions........ 357
Child-protectors....................... 109
Cleaning ........................... 396, 400 Exterior ................................. 396
Interior................................... 400
Seat belts .............................. 401
Wheels and wheel ornaments .......................... 397
Clock ......................................... 376
Compass .................................... 92
Condenser ................................ 419
Console box ............................. 364
Cooling system Engine overheating ............... 519
Crawl Control ........................... 312
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................................. 257
Cup holders.............................. 365
Curtain shield airbags ............... 37
Customizable features ............ 549 Daytime running light
system.................................... 215
Defogger Front windshield ................... 351
Outside rear view
mirrors ........................ 344, 351
Rear window ................. 344, 351
Dimension ................................ 524
Dinghy towing.......................... 198
Display Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
LDA
(Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Multi-information display ......... 90
Trip information....................... 90
Warning message................. 488
Do-it-yourself maintenance .... 409
Door courtesy lights Wattage ................................ 533
Doors Automatic door locking
and unlocking system......... 109
Back door ............................. 124
Door lock ...................... 108, 124
Door windows ....................... 155
Open door warning buzzer ... 115
Open door warning light ....... 479
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear door child-protector ...... 109
Side doors ............................ 106
Downhill assist control
system.................................... 309
Drive-Start Control .................. 167
Driver’s seat position memory .................................. 142D

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4RUNNER (U)
Flat tire...................................... 493
Floor mats .................................. 28
FluidAutomatic transmission......... 531
Brake .................................... 531
Power steering ...................... 532
Washer ................................. 425
Fog lights ................................. 221 Replacing light bulbs............. 453
Switch ................................... 221
Wattage ................................ 533
Four-wheel drive system ............................ 294, 298
Front passenger occupant classification system .............. 48
Front personal lights ............... 361
Front seats ............................... 129
Adjustment ............................ 129
Cleaning................................ 400
Correct driving posture ........... 30
Driving position memory ....... 142
Head restraints ..................... 146
Seat heaters ......................... 357
Seat position memory ........... 142
Seat ventilators ..................... 357 Front side marker lights ......... 212
Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Front turn signal lights ........... 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 456
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Fuel ........................................... 229 Capacity................................ 526
Fuel gauge.............................. 88
Fuel pump shut off system ... 476
Information............................ 534
Refueling .............................. 229
Type.............................. 229, 526
Warning light......................... 480
Fuel filler door ......................... 229
Refueling .............................. 229
Fuel pump shut off system..... 476
Fuses ........................................ 450
Garage door opener ................ 387
Gauges ....................................... 88
Glove box ................................. 364
Grocery bag hooks.................. 373
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4RUNNER (U)
Shift lock system ..................... 207
Side airbags ............................... 37
Side marker lights ................... 212Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 458
Wattage ................................ 533
Side mirrors ............................. 153 Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Side turn signal lights ............. 210
Slide deck ................................. 373
Smart key system .................... 113 Antenna location ................... 113
Entry functions ...................... 106
Starting the engine................ 199
Snow tires ................................ 334
Spare tire .................................. 493 Inflation pressure .................. 532
Storage location .................... 494
Spark plug ................................ 528
Specifications .......................... 524
Speedometer .............................. 88
Steering wheel ......................... 149 Adjustment ............................ 149
Storage feature ........................ 363
Storage precautions ................ 179
Stuck If the vehicle becomes
stuck ................................... 522
Sun visors ................................ 375 Switches
Automatic High Beam
switch ................................. 217
Cruise control switch ............ 257
Door lock switches................ 108
Driving position memory switches ............................. 142
Emergency flashers switch ... 466
Engine switch ....................... 199
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Garage door opener
switches ............................. 387
Ignition switch ....................... 199
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) switch ................................. 249
Light switches ....................... 212
Moon roof switches............... 161
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 153
Power back window
switch ................................. 158
Power door lock switch ......... 108
Power window switches........ 155
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers
switch ......................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper and
washer switch..................... 226
Seat heater switches ............ 357
Seat ventilator switches ........ 357
“SOS” button........................... 72
Telephone switches
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VSC OFF switch ................... 324
Window lock switch .............. 155
Windshield wipers and washer switch.............. 223

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4RUNNER (U)
TRAC (Traction Control) ......... 322
Trailer Sway Control................ 322
Transmission ........................... 205
Trip information ......................... 88
Trip meters ................................. 88
Turn signal lights..................... 210Replacing light bulbs..... 456, 460
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
USB port
*
Valet key ................................... 102
Vanity lights ............................. 375 Wattage ................................ 533
Vanity mirrors .......................... 375
Vehicle data recordings .............. 9
Vehicle identification number ................................... 525
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) ...................................... 322
Ventilators
(seat ventilators) ................... 357
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control) .... 322 Warning buzzers
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Downshifting ......................... 208
Intuitive parking assist .......... 277
Lane departure alert function............................... 250
Open door............................. 479
Open moon roof reminder .... 483
Pre-collision warning ............ 239
Seat belt reminder ................ 480
Warning lights ........................... 83 ABS ...................................... 478
Automatic running boards indicator light ...................... 479
Brake override system .......... 480
Brake system ....... ................. 477
Center differential lock indicator light ...................... 479
Charging system................... 477
Drive-Start Control ................ 480
Four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 479
KDSS .................................... 479
LDA indicator ........................ 481
Low engine oil pressure........ 477
Low fuel level ........................ 480
Low speed four-wheel drive indicator light ...................... 479
Malfunction indicator lamp .... 478
Master warning light ..... 481, 488
Multi-terrain Select indicator light ...................... 479
Open door............................. 479
PCS ...................................... 481
Power steering...................... 479
Rear differential lock indicator light ...................... 478
Seat belt reminder light......... 480
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Slip indicator ......................... 478
SRS ...................................... 478
Tire pressure......................... 481
Unengaged “Park” ................ 479
Warning messages .................. 488
Washer...................................... 223
Checking ............................... 425
Preparing and checking before winter....................... 331
Switch ........................... 223, 226
Washing and waxing ............... 396
Weight
Cargo capacity ...................... 181
Load limits............................. 181
Weight................................... 524
Wheels ...................................... 443 Replacing wheels.................. 443
Size ....................................... 532
Window glasses....................... 155
Window lock switch ................ 155
Windows ................................... 155 Power back window .............. 158
Power windows ..................... 155
Rear window defogger ..................... 344, 351
Washer ......................... 223, 226
Windshield wiper
de-icer ............................ 344, 352
Windshield wipers ........... 223, 226 Intermittent wiper .................. 223
Winter driving tips ................... 331
Wireless remote control key .......................................... 102
Locking/Unlocking................. 106
Replacing the battery ............ 447
*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.