Toyota 4Runner 2013 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before driving

When driving

Interior

features

Maintenance

and care

When trouble

arises

Vehicle

specifications

Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.

Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.

Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior features for a comfortable driving experience.

Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-ityourself maintenance, and maintenance information.

What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire, or is involved in an accident.

Detailed vehicle information.

For owners

Index

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Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners, and seat belt and SRS airbag instructions for Canadian owners.

Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.

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Before driving

1-1. Key information

Keys ..................................... 32

1-2. Opening, closing and

locking the doors

Smart key system................. 35

Wireless remote control ....... 49

Side doors............................ 53

Automatic running boards .... 59

Back door............................. 63

1-3. Adjustable components

(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)

Front seats........................... 68

Rear seats............................ 72

Head restraints..................... 83

Seat belts............................. 86

Steering wheel ..................... 93

Inside rear view mirror.......... 94

Outside rear view mirrors..... 96

1-4. Opening and closing the

windows and moon roof

Power windows.................... 98

Power back window ........... 101

Moon roof........................... 105

1-5. Refueling

Opening the fuel tank

cap ................................... 109

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer

system.............................. 113

Alarm.................................. 116

1-7. Safety information

Correct driving posture....... 119

SRS airbags ....................... 121

Front passenger occupant

classification system......... 136

Child restraint systems....... 142

Installing child restraints..... 146

When driving

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle.............. 160

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles without a smart

key system) ...................... 170

Engine (ignition) switch

(vehicles with a smart

key system) ...................... 173

Automatic transmission ...... 179

Turn signal lever................. 183

Parking brake ..................... 184

Horn.................................... 185

2-2. Instrument cluster

Gauges and meters............ 186

Indicators and warning

lights................................. 193

Accessory meter................. 199

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2-3. Operating the lights and

wipers

Headlight switch.................. 203

Fog light switch................... 209

Windshield wipers and

washer.............................. 211

Rear window wiper and

washer.............................. 214

2-4. Using other driving systems

Cruise control...................... 217

Intuitive parking assist......... 221

Rear view monitor

system .............................. 226

Four-wheel drive system

(part-time 4WD models).... 236

Four-wheel drive system

(full-time 4WD models)..... 241

Active traction control

system .............................. 245

AUTO LSD system.............. 247

Rear differential lock

system .............................. 250

Downhill assist control

system .............................. 253

Crawl Control...................... 256

Multi-terrain Select.............. 260

Driving assist systems ........ 268

2-5. Driving information

Off-road precautions........... 277

Cargo and luggage ............. 282

Vehicle load limits............... 288

Winter driving tips ............... 290

Trailer towing ...................... 295

Dinghy towing ..................... 313

Interior features

3-1. Using the air conditioning

system and defogger

Manual air conditioning

system.............................. 316

Automatic air conditioning

system.............................. 322

Rear window and

outside rear view

mirror defoggers............... 331

Windshield wiper de-icer.... 333

3-2. Using the audio system

Audio system types............ 334

Using the radio................... 341

Using the CD player........... 348

Playing MP3 and WMA

discs................................. 357

Operating an iPod .............. 365

Operating a USB

memory............................ 372

Optimal use of the audio

system.............................. 379

Using the AUX port............. 384

Using the steering wheel

audio switches.................. 385

Detachable pole

antenna............................ 388

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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®

audio system

Bluetooth Using the Bluetooth

audio system.... 391

audio system.................... 394

Operating a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 399

Setting up a Bluetooth

enabled portable player ... 401

Bluetooth

audio system

setup ................................ 406

3-4. Using the hands-free

phone system (for cellular phone)

Hands-free phone system

(for cellular phone)

features............................ 407

Using the hands-free

phone system

(for cellular phone)........... 412

Making a phone call........... 420

Setting a cellular phone...... 424

Security and system

setup ................................ 429

Using the phone book........ 433

3-5. Using the interior lights

Interior lights list ................. 441

• Interior lights .................... 442

• Personal lights ................. 442

3-6. Using the storage features

List of storage features....... 444

• Glove box ......................... 445

• Console box ..................... 446

• Coin holder....................... 447

• Tissue pocket ................... 448

• Pen holder........................ 449

• Auxiliary box..................... 450

• Cup holders...................... 452

• Bottle holders ................... 455

3-7. Other interior features

Sun visors........................... 457

Vanity mirrors ..................... 458

Clock................................... 459

Outside temperature

display .............................. 461

Power outlets (12 V DC)..... 464

Power outlets (120 V AC)... 467

Seat heaters....................... 474

Armrest............................... 476

Assist grips......................... 477

Floor mat ............................ 478

Compass ............................ 480

Luggage compartment

features ............................ 486

Garage door opener........... 492

Safety Connect................... 499

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Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior............ 508

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior............. 511

4-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements..................... 514

General maintenance.......... 517

Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)

programs........................... 521

4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions....................... 522

Hood ................................... 525

Engine compartment........... 526

Tires.................................... 542

Tire inflation pressure ......... 548

Wheels................................ 552

Air conditioning filter............ 555

Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery........ 557

Checking and replacing

fuses................................. 560

Light bulbs........................... 570

5-1. Essential information

Emergency flashers............ 582

If your vehicle needs to

be towed........................... 583

If you think something is

wrong ............................... 589

Fuel pump shut off

system.............................. 590

5-2. Steps to take in an

emergency

If a warning light turns

on or a warning buzzer

sounds.............................. 591

If you have a flat tire........... 607

If the engine will not start.... 620

If the shift lever cannot be

shifted from P................... 622

If you lose your keys........... 623

If you cannot operate back

door opener...................... 624

If the electronic key does

not operate properly......... 625

If the vehicle battery is

discharged........................ 627

If your vehicle overheats .... 631

If the vehicle becomes

stuck................................. 634

If your vehicle has to

be stopped in an

emergency ....................... 635

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Vehicle specifications

6-1. Specifications

Maintenance data

(fuel, oil level, etc.)........... 638

Fuel information ................. 649

Tire information.................. 652

6-2. Customization

Customizable features ....... 664

6-3. Initialization

Items to initialize................. 670

For owners

Reporting safety defects

for U.S. owners ................ 672

Seat belt instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 673

SRS airbag instructions

for Canadian owners

(in French)........................ 675

Index

Abbreviation list........................ 688

Alphabetical index.................... 690

What to do if... .......................... 700

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P. 183, 203

Pictorial index

P. 203

P. 211

P. 105

P. 96

P. 203

P. 209

P. 525

P. 388

P. 203

Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

Hood

Headlights (high beam)

Pole antenna

Windshield wipers

Moon roof

Outside rear view mirrors

Parking lights and front side

marker lights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights and daytime

running lights

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P. 542

P. 607

P. 647

P. 652

P. 331

P. 214

P. 53

P. 183

P. 203

P. 63

Stop/tail and rear side

P. 203

P. 109

marker lights

Rear window defogger

Side doors

Fuel filler door

Tires

●Rotation

●Replacement

●Inflation pressure

●Information

Camera ,*1,*

Rear window wiper

License plate lights

Back door

Rear turn signal lights

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index

P. 121

P. 83

P. 68

P. 72

P. 446

P. 448

P. 449

P. 86

P. 452

P. 476

P. 452

P. 445

P. 478

P. 98

P. 121

P. 72

P. 455

Interior

Head restraints

Power window switches

Cup holders

Bottle holders

Seat belts

Console box

Tissue pocket

Pen holder

SRS driver airbag

SRS knee airbags

SRS front passenger airbag

Rear seats

SRS side airbags

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Armrest

Cup holders

Rear seats

Glove box

CTHPIAS047

Floor mats

Front seats

P. 121

Interior light

P. 442

P. 457

P. 492

P. 499

P. 105

P. 245

P. 247

P. 250

P. 253

P. 450

P. 256

P. 260

P. 458

P. 477

P. 94

P. 226

P. 477

SRS curtain shield airbags

Personal lights

Interior light

Microphone ,*1,*

Assist grips

Garage door opener switches

“SOS” button

Moon roof switches

Active traction control switch

VSC off switch

Rear differential lock switch

“DAC” switch

Auxiliary box

Crawl Control switch

Multi-terrain Select switch

Rear view monitor system

Sun visors

CTHPIAS006





 



: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Inside rear view mirror

Vanity mirrors

Assist grips

Pictorial index

P. 54

P. 98

Power window switches

Interior

Window lock switch

Door lock switch

Inside door lock button

CTHPIAS007

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P. 452

P. 101

P. 467

Seat heater switches

P. 474

P. 447

Cup holders

Coin holder

CTHPIAS087

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Power back window switch

Power outlets

: If equipped

Pictorial index

P. 203

P. 183

P. 209

P. 211

P. 214

P. 186

P. 525

P. 199

P. 480

P. 459

P. 461

P. 184

P. 582

P. 179

P. 334

P. 464

P. 455

Headlight switch Turn signal lever Fog light switch

Gauges and meters

Instrument panel

Windshield wiper and washer switch

Rear window wiper and washer switch

Accessory meter Compass Clock Outside temperature display

Emergency flasher switch

Bottle holders

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Shift lever

Parking brake pedal

Hood lock release lever

CTHPIAS111

Power outlets

Audio system

Navigation system

,*

Display Audio system,*

P. 113, 116

P. 136

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

P. 331

P. 113, 116

P. 136

P. 331

P. 221

P. 595

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

Intuitive parking assist

indicator light Security indicator light

Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers

Front passenger’s seat belt reminder light

CTHPIAS060

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Security indicator light

Intuitive parking assist indicator light



Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BAG OFF” indicator

: If equipped

: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

CTHPIAS061

Pictorial index

P. 383

P. 217

P. 185

P. 413

P. 383

P. 385

P. 217

P. 185

P. 413

P. 170

P. 385

P. 173

Vehicles without a smart key system

Audio remote control

1,*2

,*

switches

Horn

Vehicles with a smart key system

Telephone switch,*1,*

Talk switch,*1,*

Instrument panel

Engine (ignition) switch

Cruise control switch

CTHPIAS079

Party mode switch

Audio remote control

1,*2

,*

switches

Horn

Engine (ignition) switch

Telephone switch,*1,*

Talk switch,*1,*

Cruise control switch

CTHPIAS080

Party mode switch

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Outside rear view mirror switch es

P. 96

P. 191

P. 221

P. 93

P. 134

P. 467

P. 333

P. 59

Instrument panel light control dial

Intuitive parking assist switch

CTHPIAS096

Windshield wiper de-icer switch

: If equipped

: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Automatic running boards switch

Power outlet main switch

Tilt and telescopic steering lock

release lever

“RSCA OFF” switch

P. 452

P. 464

P. 622

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P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

P. 464

P. 236

P. 452

P. 622

P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

2WD models

AUX port  AUX port/USB port

Instrument panel



Power outlets

Shift lock override button

Part-time 4WD models (type A)

AUX port  AUX port/USB port



Cup holders

Power outlets

Front-wheel drive control lever

Shift lock override button

Cup holders

CTHPIAS113

CTHPIAS114

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P. 464

P. 236

P. 452

P. 622

CTHPIAS116

P. 464

P. 241

P. 452

P. 622

P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

P. 384

P. 365, 372, 384

AUX port  AUX port/USB port



Power outlets

Front-wheel drive control switch

Shift lock override button

Full-time 4WD models

AUX port  AUX port/USB port 

Cup holders

Power outlets

Four-wheel drive control switch

Shift lock override button

Cup holders

CTHPIAS115

: If equipped

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Pictorial index

P. 489

P. 488

P. 64

P. 63

P. 146

Luggage compartment lights

Luggage compartment

Child restraint anchor brackets

Back door strap

Back door handle

Slide deck

Storage compartment

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Vehicles without third row seats

CTHPIAS090

P. 489

P. 487

P. 489

P. 607

P. 486

P. 487

P. 489

P. 607

P. 486

P. 487

Cargo net hooks

Grocery bag hooks

Vehicles with third row seats

Cargo net hooks

Grocery bag

hooks

Tool bag Jack

Cargo hooks

Cargo net hooks

Grocery bag hooks

Tool bag Jack

Cargo hooks

Cargo net hooks

CTHPIAS067

: If equipped

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P. 489

P. 486

P. 487

P. 467

P. 464

P. 487

P. 489

Pictorial index

Vehicles without third row seats

Power outlets

Luggage compartment

Power outlets

Cargo net hooks Grocery bag hooks

Cargo hooks

Cargo net hooks

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CTHPIAS028

Grocery bag hooks

Vehicles with third row seats

P. 488

P. 464

P. 467

P. 487

P. 489

P. 486

P. 487

Power outlets

Power outlets

Storage compartment

Cargo net hooks Grocery bag hooks



CTHPIAS029

Cargo hooks

Cargo net hooks

: If equipped

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For your information

Main Owner’s Manual

Please note that this manual applies to all models and all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Toyota policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustrations may differ from your vehicle in terms of equipment.

Noise from under vehicle after turning off the engine

Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction.

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available on the market. You should know that Toyot a does not warrant these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Toyota products. Modification with non-genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio system

The installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as:

● Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injection system

● Cruise control system

● Anti-lock brake system

● SRS airbag system

● Seat belt pretensioner system

Be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation of a mobile two-way radio system.

Vehicle data recordings

Your Toyota is equipped with several sophisticated computers that will record certain data, such as:

• Engine speed

• Accelerator status

• Brake status

• Vehicle speed

• Shift position The recorded data varies according to the vehicle grade level and options

with which it is equipped. Furthermore, these computers do not record conversations, sounds or pictures.

● Data usage Toyota may use the data recorded in these computers to diagnose malfunc-

tions, conduct research and development, and improve quality. Toyota will not disclose the recorded data to a third party except:

• With the consent of the vehicle owner or with the consent of the lessee if

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit

• For research purposes where the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or

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the vehicle is leased

ment agency

vehicle owner

● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only) If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those ser-

vices, please refer to the Safety Connect Telematics Subscription Service Agreement for information on data collected and its usage.

Event data recorder

This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less.

The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:

• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;

• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened;

• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator and/or brake pedal; and,

• How fast the vehicle was traveling.

These data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.

NOTE: EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) are recorded. However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data routinely acquired during a crash investigation. To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.

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● Disclosure of the EDR data Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except

when:

• An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the lessee for a leased vehicle)

is obtained

• In response to an official request by the police, a court of law or a govern-

ment agency

• For use by Toyota in a lawsuit However, if necessary, Toyota may:

• Use the data for research on vehicle safety performance

• Disclose the data to a third party for research purposes without disclosing

information about the specific vehicle or vehicle owner

Scrapping of your Toyota

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/haza rdouswaste/perchlorate. Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These compo-

nents may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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CAUTION

■ General precautions while driving

Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination, which could lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury.

Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.

Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or others.

■ General precaution regarding children’s safety

Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or use the key.

Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.

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Symbols used throughout this manual

CAUTION

NOTICE

Arrows indicating operations

Indicates the action (pushing, turning,

etc.) used to operate switches and other devices.

Indicates the outcome of an operation

(e.g. a lid opens).

Cautions & Notices

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause death or serious injury to people. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of death or serious injury to yourself and others.

This is a warning against something which, if ignored, may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Toy ota and its equipment.

Symbols used in illustrations

Safety symbol

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The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen”.

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