Toyota 4RUNNER 1996 Owner Manual

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-1 Overview of instruments and controls

 Instrument panel overview  Instrument cluster overview  Indicator symbols on the

instrument panel

Instrument panel overview

1. Side vent

2. Tilt steering lock release lever

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Personal lights

6. Electric moon roof switch

7. Power door lock switch

8. Power window switches

9. Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever

10.Parking brake lever

11.Driving pattern selector button

12.Power back window switch

13. Front drive control lever

14.Lower vent

15.Hood lock release lever

16.Fuel filler door opener

17.Power rear view mirror control switch (with power windows)

1. Clutch start cancel switch

2. Headlight and turn signal switch

3. Wiper and washer switches

4. Back window defogger switch

5. Emergency flasher switch

6. Clock

7. Cup holder

8. Air conditioning controls

9. Car audio

10.Ashtray

11. Cigarette lighter

12.Ignition switch

13.Cruise control switch

14.Rear differential lock switch

15.Instrument panel light control knob

16.Power rear view mirror control switch (without power windows)

17.Power back window lock switch (without power windows)

Instrument cluster overview

1. Service remi nder indicators or indicator lights

2. Engine coolant temperature gauge

3. Tachometer

4. Speedometer

5. Odometer

6. Trip meter

7. Fuel gauge

8. Trip meter reset knob

Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

Brake system warning light*

Seat belt reminder light*

Discharge warning light*

Low oil pressure warning light*

Malfunction indicator lamp*

Low fuel level warning light*

Anti-lock brake system warning

light *

Open door warning light*

SRS airbag warning light*

Unengaged “Park” warning light*

Automatic transmission fluid

temperature warning light*

Low windshield washer fluid level warning light*

Turn signal indicator lights

Headlight high beam indicator light

Overdrive-off indicator light

Cruise control indicator light*

Driving pattern (“POWER” mode) indicator light

Four-wheel drive indicator light

Rear differential lock indicator light

*1: For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning

buzzers” in Chapter 1-5.

*2: If this light flashes, see “Cruise control” in Chapter 1-6.

Part 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-2 Keys and Doors

 Keys  Side doors  Power windows  Power back window  Back door  Hood  Fuel tank cap  Electric moon roof

Keys

Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds of key.

1. Master key—This key works in every lock.

2. Subkey—This key will not work in the glovebox.

To protect things locked in the glovebox when you have your vehicle parked, leave the subkey with the attendant.

Since the doors can be locked without a key, you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle.

KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the

plate. Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle.

If you should lose your keys or if you need additional keys, duplicates can be made by a Toyota dealer using the key number.

You should also put a copy of the key number with your important papers.

Side doors

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

To lock: Turn the key forward. To unlock: Turn the key backward. Vehicles with power door lock system—

All the side doors and back door lock and unlock simultaneously with either front door. In the driver’s door lock, turning the key once will unlock the driver’s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors simultaneously.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON

Move the lock button.

To lock: Push the button downward. To unlock: Pull the button upward. Closing the door with the lock button

pushed in will also lock the door. Be careful not to lock your keys in the vehicle.

Vehicles with power door lock system— The front doors cannot be locked if you leave the key in the ignition switch.

With power window

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side. To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side All the doors lock or unlock simultaneously .

REAR DOOR CHILD-PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a r e a r d o or so it can be opened from the outside only, not from inside. We recommend using this feature whenever small children are in the vehicle.

Without power window

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally.

Power windows

The windows can be operated with the switch on each side door.

The power windows work when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if both front side doors are closed, they work for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. They stop working when either front side door is opened.

OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door.

Normal operation: The window moves

as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch.

Automatic operation (to open only):

Push the switch completely down and then release it. The window will fully open. To stop the window partway, lightly pull the switch up and then release it.

OPERATING THE PASSENGERS’ WINDOWS

Use the switch on the passenger’s door. The driver’s door also has a switch that controls the passenger’s window.

The window moves as long as you hold the switch.

To open: Push down the switch. To close: Pull up the switch. If you push in the window lock button on

the driver’s door, the passenger’s window cannot be operated.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Always make sure the head, hands

and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power windows. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power windows, be sure that they operate the windows safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power window switches without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switches.

 Never leave small children alone in

the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

Power back window

Y ou can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At that time, the w i per stops working until the window is closed again.

If you push in the window lock button on the driver’s door (with power window) or on the instrument panel (without power window), the back window can be operated.

The back window can be operated with the inner switch on the center console or outer switch on the back door.

OPERATING FROM INSIDE

The ignition key must be in the “ON” position.

The back window moves as long as you hold the inner switch.

To open: Push the switch on the “DOWN” side.

To close: Push the switch on the “UP” side.

With power window (driver ’s door)

Without power window (instrument panel)

OPERATING FROM OUTSIDE

The back window moves as long as you hold the outer switch.

To open: Turn the key counterclockwise. To close: Turn the key clockwise.

Y ou can also open the back window when the back window wiper is working. At the time, the w i p e r s t ops working until the window is closed again.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 Always make sure the head,

hands and other parts of the body of all occupants are kept completely inside the vehicle before you close the power back window. If someone’s neck, head or hands gets caught in a closing window, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the power back window, be sure that they operate the window safely.

 When small children are in the ve-

hicle, never let them use the power back window switch without supervision. Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unexpected use of the switch.

 Never leave small children alone

in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the power back window switch and get trapped in a window. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

 Keep the back window closed

while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

Back door

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn it.

To lock: Turn the key clockwise. To unlock: Turn the key counterclockwise. The back door will be controlled by operat-

ing the power door lock switch. When closing the back door, make sure it

is fully closed. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in

Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

CAUTION

Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.

Type A Type B

Hood

Type C

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH POWER BACK DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the “LOCK” side.

To unlock: Push the switch on the “UNLOCK” side.

Vehicles with a power door lock system—Operating the power door lock switch simultaneously locks or unlocks the back door (see “Side doors”).

To open the hood, do the following.

1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly.

2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood.

Fuel tank cap

3. Hold the hood open by inserting the

support rod into the slot.

Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. and return the support rod to its clip—this prevents rattles. Then lower the hood make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it.

CAUTION

After inserting the support rod into the slot, make sure the rod supports the hood security.

1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever.

CAUTION

 Do not smoke, cause sparks or al-

low open flames when refuelling. The fumes are flammable.

 When opening the cap, do not re-

move the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed.

2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the cap slowly counterclockwise, then pause slightly before removing it. After removing the cap, hang it on the cap hanger.

It is not unusual to hear a slight swoosh when the cap is opened. When installing, turn the cap clockwise till you hear a click.

If the cap is not tightened securely, the malfunction indicator lamp comes on. Make sure the cap is tightened securely.

The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

CAUTION

 Make sure the cap is tightened se-

curely to prevent fuel spillage in case of an accident.

 Use only a genuine Toyota fuel

tank cap for replacement. It has a built-in check valve to reduce fuel tank vacuum.

Electric moon roof

Sliding operation

Tilting operation

To operate the moon roof, use the switches beside the interior light.

The moon roof works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. However, if all the doors are closed, it works for 60 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off. It stops working when any of the doors is opened.

Sun shade operation— The sun shade can be opened or closed

by hand. Sliding operation— To open: Push the switch on the “SLIDE”

side. The sun shade will be opened together

with the roof. To close: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “SLIDE” side. As a precaution when closing, the roof

stops at the three-quarters closed positron before fully closing. Therefore, release the switch and then push it again to close it completely.

Tilting operation— To tilt up: Push the switch on the “UP”

side. To lower: Push the switch on the opposite

side of the “UP” side.

You may stop the moon roof at any desired position. The roof will move while the switch is being pushed and stop when released.

CAUTION

To avoid serious personal injury, you must do the following.

 While the vehicle is moving,

always keep the head, hands and other parts of the body of all occupants away from the roof opening. Otherwise, you could be seriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.

 Always make sure nobody places

his/her head, hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening before you close the roof. If someone’s neck, head or hands get caught in the closing roof, it could result in a serious injury. When anyone closes the roof, first make sure it is safe to do so.

 Never leave small children alone

in the vehicle, especially with the ignition key still inserted. They could use the moon roof switches and get trapped in the roof opening. Unattended children can become involved in serious accidents.

 Never sit on top of the vehicle

around the roof opening.

Part 1

Seats

Front seats— —Seat adjustment precautions

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS—

Chapter 1-3 Seats, Seat belts, Steering wheel and Mirrors

 Seats  Front seats  Rear seats  Temporary third seat  Head restraints  Seat Belts  SRS airbags  Child restraint  Tilt Steering Wheel  Outside Rear View Mirror  Anti-glare inside rear view

Mirror

While the vehicle is being driven, all vehicle occupants should have the seatback upright, sit wel l back in the seat and properly wear the seat belts provided.

CAUTION

 Do not drive with the occupants

not properly seated, such as sitting on top of a folded-down seatback, or in the luggage compartment. Persons not properly seated and restrained by seat belts can be severely injured in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

 During driving, do not let passen-

gers stand up or move around between seats. Balance can be unsteady and severe injuries can occur in the event of emergency braking or a collision.

Adjust the driver’s seat so that the foot pedals, steering wheel and instrument panel controls are within easy reach of the driver.

CAUTION

 Adjustments should not be made

while the vehicle is moving, as the seat may unexpectedly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 When adjusting the seat, be care-

ful not to hit the seat against a passenger or luggage.

 After adjusting the seat position,

try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in position.

 After adjusting the seatback, exert

body pressure to make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not put objects under the seats

as they may interfere with the seatlock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever; the seat may suddenly move, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

 While ad j u s t i n g t h e seat, do not put

your hands under the seat or near the moving parts. You may jam your hands or fingers.

—Adjusting front seats (manual seat)

1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER

Pull the lever up. Then slide the seat to the desired position with slight body pressure and release the lever.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER

Lean forward and pull the lever up. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, avoid reclining the seatback any more than needed. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the driver and the passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal collision, the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seatback.

3. SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUST-

ING KNOB Turn the knob either way.

4. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-

JUSTING LEVER Pull the lever forward or backward.

—Adjusting front seats (power seat)

1. SEAT POSITION AND SEAT CUSHION ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seat at that position.

Do not place anything under the front seats. It might interfere with the seat-lock mechanism.

2. SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SWITCH

Move the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

CAUTION

3. SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT AD-

JUSTING SWITCH Push the control switch in the desired direction.

Releasing the switch will stop the seatback at that position.

Rear seats— —Fold-down rear seat for

temporary third seat entry

BEFORE SWING RIGHT SIDE BOTTOM CUSHION UP

Stow the rear seat belts as shown in the illustration.

This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

For easy access to the temporary third seat, do this.

1. Swing the right side bottom cushion up

by pulling the lock release strap. It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it

up.

2. Unlock the left side seatback and fold

it down. After the passengers are in, lift up the left

side seatback and return the right side bottom cushion.

CAUTION

When returning the right side bottom cushion to its place:

 Do not forget to pull out the buckle

of the side seatbelts and center seatbelt and arranged them in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the bottom cushion is

securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

—Fold-down rear seat

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is secure-

ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

BEFORE FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT Stow the rear seat belts as shown in

the illustration.

This prevents the belts from falling out when you fold the seatback.

NOTICE

The seat belts must be stowed before you fold the seatback.

 Make sure the bottom cushion is

securely locked by trying to pull up the edge of the cushion near the lock release straps.

1. Remove the head restraint, and

swing the bottom cushion up by pulling the lock release strap. Be certain to replace the head restraint.

It is hinged at the front edge, so just lift it up.

CAUTION

When returning the bottom cushion to its place:

 Do not forget to pull out the buckle

of the side seatbelts and center seatbelt and arrange them in their proper position for ready use.

2. Unlock the seatback and fold it down.

This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion. See “Luggage stowage precautions” in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading luggage.

If desired, each seatback may be folded separately.

CAUTION

Temporary third seat—

The temporary third seat is designed for emergent supplementary uses.

—Folding down and removing temporary third seat

When returning the seatback to the upright position:

 Make sure the seat belts are not

twisted or caught in the seatback and are arranged in their proper position for ready use.

 Make sure the seatback is secure-

ly locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback. Be certain to replace the head restraints.

CAUTION

Do not install a child restraint system in the temporary third seat. As the child restraint system may not be capable of being properly secured due to the configuration of this seat.

1. Pull the seatback lock release lever

and fold down the seatback.

Hold the lever until you have swing the seatback slightly forward.

2. Pull the seat lock release lever up.

Lift the seat and remove the seat toward you.

Hold the lever until you have lifted the seat upward slightly.

Folding down or removing the temporary third seat will enlarge compartment. See “Luggage stowing precautions” in Part 2 for what to observe in loading luggage.

—Returning temporary third seat

1. Hook the temporary third seat as shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

Make sure the temporary third seat is securely locked.

2. Pull the seatback lock release lever and return the seatback.

Hold the lever until you have returned the seatback.

CAUTION

Make sure the seatback is securely locked by pushing forward and rearward on the top of the seatback.

Front

Rear

For your safety, adjust the head restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing th e

lock release button. On some models, you can also move the

head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust t h e t o p o f t h e head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautionsHead restraints

Toyota recommends that the driver and passengers in the vehicle be properly restrained at all times with the seat belts provided. Failure to do so could increase the chance of injury and/or the severity of injury in accidents.

Baby or small child. Use the child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Child. If a child is too large for a child restraint system, the child should sit in the rear seat and must be restrained using the vehicle’s seat belt. According to accident statistics, the child is safer when properly restrained in the rear seat than in the front seat. Do not allow the child to stand up or kneel on either rear or front seats. If the shoulder belt falls across the child’s neck or face, move the child to the center position and use the center lap belt.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

Front

Rear

For your safety, adjust the restraint before driving.

To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing th e

lock release button. On some models, you can also move the

head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the head restraint.

The head restraint is most effective when it is close to your head. Therefore, using a cushion on the seatback is not recommended.

CAUTION

 Adjust t h e t o p o f t h e head restraint

so that it is closest to the top of your ears.

 After adjusting the head restraint,

make sure it is locked in position.

 Do not drive with the head re-

straints removed.

Seat belts— —Seat belt precautionsHead restraints

Baby or small child. Use the child restraint system which fits your vehicle. See “Child restraint” for details.

Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for specific recommendations. The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist.

Injured person. Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt. Depending on the injury, first check with your doctor for specific recommendations.

—Front and rear outside seat belts, and temporary third seat belts

CAUTION

Persons should ride in their seats properly wearing their seat belts whenever the vehicle is moving. Otherwise, they are much more likely to suffer serious bodily injury in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

When using the seat belts, observe the following:

 Use the belt for only one person at

a time. Do not use a single belt for two or more people—even children.

 Avoid reclining the seatbacks too

much. The seat belts provide maximum protection when the seatbacks are in the upright position. (See the seat adjustment instructions.)

 Be careful not to damage the belt

webbing or hardware. Take care that they do not get caught or pinched in the seat or side doors.

 Inspect the belt system periodical-

ly. Check for cuts, fraying, and loose parts. Damaged parts should be replaced. Do not disassemble or modify the system.

 Keep the belts clean and dry. If they

need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive cleaners—they may severely weaken the belts.

 Replace the belt assembly (includ-

ing bolts) If it has been used i n a severe impact. The entire assembly should be replaced even if damage is not obvious.

Adjust the seat as needed (front seats only) and sit up straight and well back in the seat. To fasten your belt, pull it out of the retractor and insert the tab into the buckle.

You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buckle.

The seat belt length automatically adjusts to your size and the seat position.

The retractor will lock the belt during a sudden stop or on impact. It also may lock if you lean forward too quickly. A slow, easy motion will allow the belt to extend, and you can move around freely.

If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor, firmly pull the belt and release it. You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor.

When a passenger’s shoulder belt is completely extended and is then retracted even slightly, the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended. This feature is used to hold the child restraint system securely . (F o r d e t a i l s , see “Child restraint” in this chapter.) To free the belt again, fully retract the belt and then pull the belt out once more.

CAUTION

 After inserting the tab, make sure

the tab and buckle are locked and that the belt is not twisted.

 Do not insert coins, clips, etc. in

the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle.

 If the seat belt does not function

normally, immediately contact your Toyota dealer.

Seat belts with an adjustable shoulder anchor—

Adjust the shoulder anchor position to your size.

To raise: Slide the anchor up. To lower: Push in the lock release button

and slide the anchor down. After adjustment make sure the anchor is

locked in position.

CAUTION

Always make sure the shoulder belt is positioned across the center of your shoulder. The belt should be kept away from your neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and increase the chance of injury.

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