height TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2023 Owners Manual

321-1. For safe use
4RUNNER (U)
●Extend the shoulder belt so that
it comes fully over the shoulder,
but does not come into contact
with the neck or slide off the
shoulder.
● Position the lap belt as low as
possible over the hips.
● Adjust the position of the seat-
back. Sit up straight and well
back in the seat.
● Do not twist the seat belt.
To fasten the seat belt, push the
plate into the buckle until a click
sound is heard.
To release the seat belt, press
the release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor down while pressing the
release button.
Push the seat belt shoulder
anchor up.
Move the height adjuster up and
down as needed until you hear a
click.
Seat belts
Make sure that all occupants are wearing their seat belts before
driving the vehicle.
Correct use of the seat belts
Fastening and releasing the seat belt
Release button
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2
Adjusting the seat be lt shoulder anchor height (front seats)
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2

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Operation of each component
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3-3. Adjusting the seats
Power seat
Manual seat
Front seats
Adjustment procedure
Seat position adjustment
switch
Seatback angle adjustment
switch
Seat cushion (front) angle
adjustment switch (driver’s
side only)Vertical height adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)
Lumbar support adjustment
switch (driver’s side only)1
2
3
4
5
Seat position adju
stment lever Seatback angle adjustment
lever12

1473-3. Adjusting the seats
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Operation of each component
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To u s e
Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.
To f o l d
Pull the strap to fold the head
restraint.
■Removing the head restrain ts (except third row seats)
■ Installing the head restraints (except third row seats)
■ Adjusting the height of the h ead restraints (except third row s eats)
■ Adjusting the second center seat head restraint
Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed posit ion when
using.
Third seats (vehicle with third row seats)
1
2
Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.
Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.
Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.
Lock release button
Lock release
button

1513-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors
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Operation of each component
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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehi cles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in on mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
The function will set to on mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to off mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
Inside rear view mirror
The rear view mirror’s position ca n be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.
Adjusting the height of rear view mirror
Anti-glare function
Indicator

1934-1. Before driving
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
●Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and the trai ler’s
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly, and put th e
transmission in P. Avoid parking on a slope, but if unavoidable , do
so only after perform ing the following:
Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle’s and
trailer’s wheels.
When the wheel blocks are in pl ace, release the brakes slowly
until the blocks absorb the load.
Apply the parking brake firmly.
Shift into P and turn off the engine.
● When restarting afte r parking on a slope:
With the transmission in P, start the engine. Be sure to keep t he
brake pedal pressed.
Shift into a forward gear. If reversing, shift into R.
Release the parking brake and brake pedal, and slowly pull or
back away from the wheel bloc ks. Stop and apply the brakes.
Have someone retrieve the blocks.
■ Matching trailer ball height to trailer coupler height
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2
3
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5
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2
3
4
No matter which class of tow hitch
applies, for a more safe trailer hookup,
the trailer ball setup must be the proper
height for the coupler on the trailer.
Coupler
Trailer ball
1
2

1944-1. Before driving
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Before towing
Check that the following conditions are met:
●Ensure that your vehicle’s tires are properly inflated. ( P. 532)
● Trailer tires are inflated according to the trailer manufacture r’s recommen-
dation.
● All trailer lights work as required by law.
● All lights work each time you connect them.
● The trailer ball is set at the proper height for the coupler on the trailer.
● The trailer is level when it is hitched.
Do not drive if the trailer is not level, and check for imprope r tongue weight,
overloading, worn suspension, or other possible causes.
● The trailer cargo is securely loaded.
● The rear view mirrors conform to all applicable federal, state/provincial or
local regulations. If they do not, install rear view mirrors ap propriate for tow-
ing purposes.
■ When towing a trailer
Disable the following systems, as the systems may not operate p roperly.
● LDA (Lane Departure Alert) ( P. 249)
● Dynamic radar cruise control ( P. 257)
● BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ( P. 270)
● Intuitive parking assist ( P. 277)
● RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert) function (P. 286)
■ Break-in schedule
If your vehicle is new or equipped with any new power train com ponents
(such as an engine, transmission, differential or wheel bearing ), Toyota rec-
ommends that you do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has bee n driven for
over 500 miles (800 km).
After the vehicle has been driven for over 500 miles (800 km), you can start
towing. However, for the next 500 miles (800 km), drive the veh icle at a speed
of less than 45 mph (72 km/h) when towing a trailer, and avoid full throttle
acceleration.
■ Maintenance
●If you tow a trailer, your vehicle will require more frequent m aintenance due
to the additional load. (See “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “ Owner’s
Manual Supplement”.)
● Retighten the fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately
600 miles (1000 km) of trailer towing.

2764-5. Using the driving support systems
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Conditions under which the system may not function correctly
●The Blind Spot Monitor may not detect vehicles correctly in the following sit-
uations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc. is covering the sensor or surround-
ing area on the rear bumper
• When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
• When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap b etween
each vehicle
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When there is a significant difference in speed between your v ehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• When the difference in speed between your vehicle and another vehicle
is changing
• When a vehicle enters a detection area traveling at about the same
speed as your vehicle
• As your vehicle starts from a stop, a vehicle remains in the d etection area
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as hills, dips in the road, etc.
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When vehicle lanes are wide, or when driving on the edge of a lane, and
the vehicle in an adjacent lane is far away from your vehicle
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is
installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and
the vehicle that enters the detection area
• Immediately after the Blind Spot Monitor is turned on
● Instances of the Blind Spot Monitor unnecessarily detecting a vehicle and/or
object may increase in the following situations:
• When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the se nsor or its
surrounding area
• When the distance between your vehicle and a guardrail, wall, etc. that
enters the detection area is short
• When driving up and down consecutive steep inclines, such as h ills, dips
in the road, etc.
• When vehicle lanes are narrow, or when driving on the edge of a lane,
and a vehicle traveling in a lane other than the adjacent lanes enters the
detection area
• When driving on roads with sharp bends, consecutive curves, or uneven
surfaces
• When the tires are slipping or spinning
• When the distance between your vehicle and a following vehicle is short
• When an accessory (such as a bicycle carrier) or towing eyelet is
installed to the rear of the vehicle
• When the vehicle throws up water or snow behind.

2914-5. Using the driving support systems
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Driving
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Situations in which the syst em may not operate properly
The RCTA function may not detect vehicles correctly in the foll owing situa-
tions:
● When the sensor is misaligned due to a strong impact to the sensor or its
surrounding area
● When mud, snow, ice, a sticker, etc., is covering the sensor or surrounding
area on the rear bumper
● When driving on a road surface that is wet with standing water during bad
weather, such as heavy rain, snow, or fog
● When multiple vehicles are approaching with only a small gap be tween
each vehicle
● When a vehicle is approaching at high speed
● When equipment that may obstruct a sensor is installed, such as a towing
eyelet, bumper protector (an additional trim strip, etc.), bicy cle carrier, or
snow plow
● When towing a trailer
● When there is a significant difference in height between your vehicle and the
vehicle that enters the detection area
● When a sensor or the area around a sensor is extremely hot or c old
● If the suspension has been modified or tires of a size other th an specified
are installed
● If the front of the vehicle is raised or lowered due to the car ried load
●
When backing up on a slope with a
sharp change in grade
● When backing out of a sharp angle park-
ing spot

3354-6. Driving tips
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Driving
4RUNNER (U)
●Specific design charac teristics give it a higher center of grav ity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehi cle design feature causes this
type of vehicle to be more likel y to rollover. And, utility vehicles
have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of v ehicles.
● An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the
road allowing you to anticipate problems.
● It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as ordinary pas-
senger cars any more than low-s lung sports cars designed to per-
form satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns
at excessive speeds may cause rollover.
Off-road precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class, which has
higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the
height of its center of gravity t o make it capable of performin g in
a wide variety of of f-road applications.
Off-road vehicle feature

4687-1. Essential information
4RUNNER (U)
●If the door can be opened, open the door and exit the vehicle.
● If the door can not be opened, open the window using the power
window switch and ens ure an escape route.
● If the window can be opened, exit the vehicle through the windo w.
● If the door and window cannot be opened due to the rising water ,
remain calm, wait until the water level inside the vehicle rises to the
point that the water pressure inside of the vehicle equals the water
pressure outside of the vehicle and then open the door after wa iting
for the rising water to enter the vehicle, and exit the vehicle . When
the outside water level exc eeds half the height of the door, the door
cannot be opened from the inside due to water pressure.
■ Water level exceeds the floor
When the water level exceeds the floor and time has passed, the electrical
equipment will get damaged, the power windows will not operate, the engine
stop, and the vehicle may not be able to get moving.
■ Using an emergency escape hammer
*
Laminated glass is used in the windshield on this vehicle. Laminated glass
cannot be shattered with an emergency hammer
*.
Tempered glass is used in the windows on this vehicle.
*: Contact your Toyota dealer or aftermarket accessory manufacturer for fur-
ther information about an emergency hammer.
If the vehicle is submerged or water on the
road is rising
This vehicle is not designed to be able to drive on roads that are
deeply flooded with water. Do not drive on roads where the
roads may be submerged or the water may be rising. It is dan-
gerous to remain in the vehicle, if it anticipated that the veh icle
will be flooded or set a drift. Re main calm and follow the follow-
ing.
WARNING
■ Caution while driving
Do not drive on roads where the roads may be submerged or the w ater may
be rising. Otherwise the vehicle may be damaged and cannot move, as well
as become flooded and set a drift, which may lead to death.