charging TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS4
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 342
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 349
Heated steering wheel/ Seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 357
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 360
• Interior lights ................. 361
• Personal lights .............. 361
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features...... 363
• Glove box...................... 364
• Console box .................. 364
• Cup holders .................. 365
• Auxiliary box ................. 367
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 368
• Bottle holders ................ 369
Luggage compartment features ........................... 370 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features........ 375
• Sun visors ..................... 375
• Vanity mirrors ................ 375
• Clock ............................. 376
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 377
• Power outlets ................ 381
• USB charging ports ....... 384
• Armrest.......................... 386
• Assist grips .................... 386
Garage door opener .......... 387
5Interior features

21Pictorial index
4RUNNER (U)USB port
*2
Seat heater/ventilator switches*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 357
Power outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 381
Front-wheel drive control lever
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 294
Front-wheel drive control switch
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 294
Four-wheel drive control switch
*1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 298
USB charging ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 384
Power back window switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 158
Seat heater switches
*1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P. 3 57
*1: If equipped
*2: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”.
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801-3. Theft deterrent system
4RUNNER (U)
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following:
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
■ Alarm-operated door lock
●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent
intruders.
● Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing the
battery.
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A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or the hood.
● The battery is recharged or replaced
when the vehicle is locked.
NOTICE
■To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

832. Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
4RUNNER (U)
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated vehi-
cle’s systems.
Warning lights
*1
(U.S.A.)
Brake system warning
light ( P. 477)*1
Slip indicator ( P. 478)
*1
(Canada)
Brake system warning
light (P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Four-wheel drive indica-
tor light ( P. 479)
*5High coolant tempera-
ture warning light
(P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Low speed four-wheel
drive indicator light
(P. 479)
*1
Charging system warn-
ing light ( P. 477)*3
(if equipped)
Rear differential lock
indicator light ( P. 478)
*1
(U.S.A.)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*3
(if equipped)
Center differential lock
indicator light ( P. 479)
*1
(Canada)
Malfunction indicator
lamp ( P. 478)*2, 4, 5
(if equipped)
Multi-terrain Select indi-
cator light ( P. 479)
*1SRS warning light
(P. 478)*5Brake Override System/
Drive-Start Control/
warning light ( P. 480)
*1
(U.S.A.)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(U.S.A.)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)
*1
(Canada)
ABS warning light
(P. 478)
(Canada)
Parking brake indicator
(P. 480)

1043-1. Key information
4RUNNER (U)■
Key battery depletion
●The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin wh en the engine
stops.
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. ( P. 447)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not o perate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1
m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnet ic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers
■ Precautions when disconnecting the battery
●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart
key system immediately after the battery has been disconnected. Use the
wireless remote control or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.
● The engine may not start on the first attempt after reconnectin g the battery
but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.
● The engine switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the ba ttery is
reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in befor e the battery
was disconnected. Before disconnecting the battery, turn the en gine switch
off.
If you are unsure what mode the engine switch was in when the b attery was
disconnected, be especially careful when reconnecting the batte ry.
■ Replacing the battery
P. 447
■ Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

1223-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
4RUNNER (U)
■Jam protection function
During Automatic running boards operation:
If a board contacts an obstacle when extending, it will retract . If an obstacle
gets caught between a board and the vehicle when retracting, th e board will
extend.
If an obstacle is detected 3 times in a row during Automatic ru nning boards
operation, the board will stop at the position it contacts the obstacle. When a
side door on the same side as the board is opened and closed on e more
time, the board will extend and retract, or retract and extend. After this, the
board will resume normal operation.
■ Automatic retraction function
The boards will be automatically retracted, for safety, under t he following con-
ditions:
● A board is not completely retracted
● Vehicle speed is approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher
The boards will not automatically extend again when vehicle spe ed returns to
less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator comes on when driving first
commences
A board has not completely retracted. Check that nothing is caught between
the board and the vehicle.
Additionally, if the engine is started immediately after a door has been closed,
the automatic running board may not retract completely and the automatic
running boards indicator may illuminate. In this case, open and close the door
to retract the running board and turn off the indicator.
■ If the Automatic running boards indicator light flashes
There may be a malfunction in the Automatic running boards syst em. Have
the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.
■ When snow or mud is attached to the board or the board is froze n
The Automatic running boards may not operate correctly. Before stepping on
a board, check that it is completely extended. If the Automatic running boards
are not operating correctly, turn the Automatic running boards switch off and
refrain from use.
When removing snow or mud, turn the Automatic running boards sw itch off.
■ After recharging/reconnecting the battery
If the Automatic running boards have not completely extended or retracted,
the boards may not move in the intended direction the first tim e they are oper-
ated. However, from the second time onwards, the boards will re sume normal
operation.
■ When getting in and out of the vehicle
Take care because clothes and shoes may become dirty due to con tact with
the lower part of the vehicle body.

1924-1. Before driving
4RUNNER (U)
●Avoid jerky starts or sudden acceleration.
● Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns, and slow down before maki ng
turn.
● Note that when making a turn, the trailer wheels will be closer than
the vehicle wheels to the inside of the turn. Compensate by mak ing
a wider than normal turning radius.
● Slow down before making a turn, in cross winds, on wet or slipp ery
surfaces, etc.
Increasing vehicle speed can destabilize the trailer.
● Take care when passing other vehicles. Passing requires consider-
able distance. After passing a vehicle, do not forget the lengt h of
your trailer, and be sure you have plenty of room before changi ng
lanes.
● To maintain engine braking efficiency and charging system perfo r-
mance when using engine braking, do not put the transmission in
D.
● Instability happens more frequently when descending steep or lo ng
downhill grades. Before descending, slow down and downshift. Do
not make sudden downshifts while descending steep or long down-
hill grades.
● Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or applying the bra kes
too frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and result in
reduced braking efficiency.
● Due to the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s engine may over-
heat on hot days (at temperatures over 85°F [30°C]) when drivin g
up a long or steep grade. If the engine coolant temperature gau ge
indicates overheating, immediately turn off the air conditionin g (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
(  P. 519)

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Interior features5
4RUNNER (U)5-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Manual air conditioning system............................. 342
Automatic air conditioning system............................. 349
Heated steering wheel/ Seat heaters/
seat ventilators ................ 357
5-2. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ................ 360
• Interior lights ................. 361
• Personal lights .............. 361
5-3. Using the storage features
List of storage features ..... 363
• Glove box...................... 364
• Console box .................. 364
• Cup holders .................. 365
• Auxiliary box ................. 367
• Coin holder/tissue pocket/
pen holder ..................... 368
• Bottle holders ................ 369
Luggage compartment features ........................... 370 5-4. Other interior features
Other interior features ....... 375
• Sun visors ..................... 375
• Vanity mirrors................ 375
• Clock ............................. 376
• Power outlets (120 V AC) .................... 377
• Power outlets ................ 381
• USB charging ports....... 384
• Armrest ......................... 386
• Assist grips ................... 386
Garage door opener.......... 387

3835-4. Other interior features
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Interior features
4RUNNER (U)
■The power outlets can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ When turning the engine switch off
Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not b e turned off
normally.
NOTICE
■To avoid damaging the power outlets
Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cau se a short cir-
cuit.
■ To prevent battery discharge
Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the eng ine is off.

3845-4. Other interior features
4RUNNER (U)
The USB charging ports are used to supply 3.0 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices (power consumption of 15 W).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not desi gned
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. R efer to
the manual included with the dev ice before using a USB charging
port.
■Using the USB charging ports
Open the lid.
■ The USB charging ports can be used when
The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
■ Situations in which the USB charg ing ports may not operate correctly
● If a device which consumes more than 3.0 A at 5 V (15 W) is con nected
● If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, s uch as a
USB memory device, is connected
● If the connected external device is turned off (depending on de vice)
● If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun
■ About connected external devices
Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasi onally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.
USB charging ports