fog light TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owner's Manual

3545-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Fogging up of the windows
●The windows will easily fog up when the humidity in the vehicle is high.
Turning on will dehumidify the air from the outlets and defog the wind-
shield effectively.
● If you turn off, the windows may fog up more easily.
● The windows may fog up if the recirculated air mode is used.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ Outside/recirculated air mode
●Setting to the recirculated air mode temporarily is recommended in prevent-
ing dirty air from entering the vehicle interior and helping to cool the vehicle
when the outside air temperature is high.
● Outside/recirculated air mode may automatically switch dependin g on the
temperature setting, outside temperature, pressure, engine cool ant tem-
perature or inside temperature.
■ When the outside temperature exceeds 75°F (24°C) and the air co ndition-
ing system is on
● In order to reduce the air conditioning power consumption, the air condition-
ing system may switch to recirculated air mode automatically. This may also
reduce fuel consumption.
● Recirculated air mode is selected as a default mode when the en gine switch
is turned to IGNITION ON mode.
● It is possible to switch to outside air mode at any time by pre ssing
.
■When the outside tempera ture falls to nearly 32F (0 C)
The dehumidification function may not operate even when is pre ssed.
■ When driving on dusty roads
Close all windows. If dust thrown up by the vehicle is still drawn into the vehi-
cle after closing the windows, it is recommended that the air intake mode be
set to outside air mode and the fan speed to any setting except off.
■ When the indicator light on flashes
Press
to turn off the cooling and dehumidification function and turn it on
again. There may be a problem in the air conditioning system if the indicator
light continues to flash. Turn the air conditioning system off and have it
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

3585-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
4RUNNER (U)
Turns the heated steering wheel
on/off
The indicator light comes on when
the heated steering wheel is oper-
ating.
The heated steering wheel can be used when the engine switch is in IGNI-
TION ON mode.
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
Heated steering wheel
Seat heaters/ventilators
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3595-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
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Interior features
4RUNNER (U)
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
The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.
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4026-1. Maintenance and care
4RUNNER (U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
● Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehi-
cle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline,
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 periods 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 water comes
into contact with electrical components such as the audio system 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 touch the lens.
(P. 233)
■ 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 .

4636-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care
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Replacing the following bulbs
If any of the lights listed below has burnt out, have it replaced by
your Toyota dealer.
●
Headlight low beams (if equipped)
● Headlight low/high beams (if equipped)
● Fog lights
● Side turn signal lights
● Stop/tail lights
● Rear side marker lights
● High mounted stoplight
● Outer foot lights (if equipped)
■LED light bulbs
The headlight low beams (if equipped), headlight low/high beams (if
equipped), fog lights, side turn signal lights, stop/tail lights, rear side marker
lights, high mounted stoplight and outer foot lights consist of a number of
LEDs. If any LEDs burn out, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer to have
the light replaced.
■ Condensation build-up on the inside of the lens
Temporary condensation build-up on the inside of the lens does not indicate a
malfunction. Contact your Toyota dealer for more information in the following
situations:
● Large drops of water have built up on the inside of the lens.
● Water has built up inside the lens.
WARNING
■Replacing light bulbs
● Turn off the lights. Do not attempt to replace the bulb immediately after
turning off the lights.
The bulbs become very hot and may cause burns.
● Do not touch the glass portion of the light bulb with bare hand s. When it is
unavoidable to hold the glass portion, use and hold with a clea n dry cloth
to avoid getting moisture and oils on the bulb.
Also, if the bulb is scratched or dropped, it may blow out or crack.
● Fully install light bulbs and any parts used to secure them. Failure to do so
may result in heat damage, fire, or water entering the headligh t unit. This
may damage the headlights or cause condensation to build up on the lens.
■ To prevent damage or fire
● Make sure bulbs are fully seated and locked.
● Check the wattage of the bulb before installing to prevent heat damage.

584Alphabetical index
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

586Alphabetical index
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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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JackVehicle-equipped jack........... 493
Jack handle .............................. 497
Jam protection function Moon roof.............................. 162
Power back window .............. 159
Power windows ..................... 155
KDSS......................................... 323
Keyless entry ........................... 113 Smart key system ................. 113
Wireless remote control ........ 106
Keys .......................................... 102 Battery-saving function ......... 116
Electronic key ....................... 102
Engine switch........................ 199
If the electronic key
does not operate
properly .............................. 512
Key number plate.................. 102
Keyless entry ........................ 106
Mechanical key ..................... 103
Replacing the battery ............ 447
Warning buzzer..................... 115
Wireless remote control
key ...................................... 106
Knee airbags .............................. 37 LATCH anchors ......................... 61
Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 412
Hood lock release lever ........ 412
Shift lever.............................. 205
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wiper lever ................... 223, 226
License plate lights ................. 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs ............ 462
Wattage ................................ 533
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 455
Wattage ................................ 533
Lights Automatic High Beam
system .......... ...................... 217
Fog light switch ..................... 221
Front Interior light ................. 361
Headlight switch ................... 212
Interior lights list.................... 360
Luggage compartment lights ................................... 126
Personal lights ...................... 361
Rear interior light .................. 361
Replacing light bulbs ............ 455
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Vanity lights .......................... 375
Wattage ................................ 533
Limited slip differential ........... 323
Load capacity .......................... 181
Luggage compartment features .................................. 370
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589Alphabetical index
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MaintenanceDo-it-yourself maintenance ... 409
General maintenance ........... 405
Maintenance data ................. 524
Maintenance requirements ... 403
Resetting the message indicating maintenance is
required .............................. 404
Malfunction indicator lamp ..... 478
Manual air conditioning system .................................... 342
Master warning light........ 481, 488
Meter ........................................... 88 Indicators ................................ 85
Instrument panel light control................................... 89
Meters ..................................... 88
Multi-information display ......... 90
Warning lights ......................... 83
Mirrors Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ................... 344, 351
Outside rear view mirrors...... 153
Vanity mirrors........................ 375
Moon roof ................................. 161
Door lock linked moon roof operation ........... 163
Jam protection function......... 162
Operation .............................. 161 Multi Terrain ABS .................... 322
Multi-information display.......... 90
Driving information.................. 93
Dynamic radar cruise control ................................ 257
Language.............................. 559
LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ....... 249
Outside temperature ............... 98
PCS (Pre-Collision System) ....... 239
Settings................................... 96
Warning messages ............... 488
Multi-terrain Select .................. 315
Navigation system
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Noise from under vehicle ........... 8
Odometer ................................... 88
Off-road precaution s ............... 335
Oil Engine oil .............................. 415
Opener Back door ............................. 124
Hood ..................................... 412
Outer foot lights ...................... 360
Outside rear view mirrors ....... 153
Adjusting and folding ............ 153
Outside rear view mirror defoggers ......... 344, 351
Outside temperature display...................................... 98
Overhead console ................... 367
Overheating, Engine ............... 519
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*: Refer to the “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.

590Alphabetical index
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Parking brake ........................... 211Operation .............................. 211
Parking brake engaged warning buzzer ................... 477
PCS (Pre-Collision System) .......... 239 Warning light ......................... 201
Parking lights ........................... 212 Light switch ........................... 212
Replacing light bulbs............. 456
Wattage ................................ 533
Pen holder ................................ 368
Personal lights ......................... 361
Power back window ................ 158 Jam protection function......... 159
Operation .............................. 158
Power outlets ................... 377, 381
Power steering Fluid ...................................... 421
Warning light ......................... 479
Power windows........................ 155 Door lock linked
window operation ............... 156
Jam protection function......... 155
Operation .............................. 155
Window lock switch............... 155 Radiator .................................... 419
Rear differential lock
system.................................... 306
Rear seats
Adjustment............................ 132
Folding down ........ 134, 136, 138
Rear step bumper .................... 125
Rear turn signal lights ............ 210
Replacing light bulbs ............ 460
Turn signal lever ................... 210
Wattage ................................ 533
Rear view mirror Inside rear view mirror .......... 151
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 153
Rear view monitor system
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Rear window ............................ 158
Rear window defoggers....................... 344, 351
Rear window wiper .................. 226
Refueling .................................. 229
Capacity................................ 526
Fuel types ............................. 526
Opening the fuel tank cap..... 231
Replacing Fuses .................................... 450
Key battery ........................... 447
Light bulbs ............................ 453
Tires...................................... 493
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners...................... 564
Resetting the message indicating maintenance
is required.............................. 404
Roof luggage carrier ............... 176
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