Toyota 4Runner 2013 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Before driving

When driving

Interior features

Maintenance and care

When trouble arises

Vehicle specifications

For owners

Index

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-it- yourself 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.

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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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

1 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

2		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

3 Interior features

	3-1. Using the air conditioning		1
	system and defogger
	Manual air conditioning
	..............................system	316
	Automatic air conditioning
	system..............................	322	2
	Rear window and
	outside rear view
	mirror defoggers...............	331
	....Windshield wiper de-icer	333	3
	3-2. Using the audio system
	............Audio system types	334
	...................Using the radio	341
	Using the CD player ...........	348	4
	Playing MP3 and WMA
	.................................discs	357
	Operating an iPod	365
	Operating a USB		5
	memory ............................	372
	Optimal use of the audio
	system..............................	379
	.............Using the AUX port	384	6
	Using the steering wheel
	audio switches..................	385
	Detachable pole
	antenna	388
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TABLE OF CONTENTS	Index
3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth® audio system....	391
Using the Bluetooth®
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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4		Maintenance and care
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		When trouble arises
5-1.		Essential information
					1
		Emergency flashers............	582
		If your vehicle needs to
		...........................be towed	583
		If you think something is
		wrong ...............................	589		2
		Fuel pump shut off
		system..............................	590
5-2. Steps to take in an
					3
		emergency
		If a warning light turns
		on or a warning buzzer
		..............................sounds	591
		If you have a flat tire...........	607		4
		If the engine will not start....	620
		If the shift lever cannot be
		shifted from P ...................	622
		If you lose your keys...........	623		5
		If you cannot operate back
		door opener......................	624
		If the electronic key does
		.........not operate properly	625
		If the vehicle battery is			6
		discharged........................	627
		If your vehicle overheats	631
		If the vehicle becomes
		stuck.................................	634		7
		If your vehicle has to
		be stopped in an
		.......................emergency	635

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index

6		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

7 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

P. 209

P. 203

Pictorial index	Exterior

Headlights (low beam)

P. 203

Hood P. 525

Headlights (high beam)

P. 203

Pole antenna

P. 388

Windshield wipers P. 211

Moon roof P. 105

Outside rear view mirrors

P. 96

Parking lights and front side marker lights

Fog lights

Front turn signal lights and daytime running lights

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Stop/tail and rear side
marker lights
			P. 203			Rear window defogger
										P. 331
							Camera ,*1,*2
								Rear window wiper
Side doors		P. 53
										P. 214

Fuel filler door P. 109

Tires
●Rotation		P. 542
●Replacement
		P. 607
●Inflation pressure
		P. 647
●Information
		P. 652

License plate lights
P. 203
Back door	P. 63
Rear turn signal lights	P. 183

: If equipped

*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index				Interior
			Seat belts		P. 86	Console box	P. 446
Head restraints			P. 83			Tissue pocket	P. 448
						Pen holder	P. 449
Power window switches			P. 98			SRS driver airbag		P. 121
	P. 452						SRS knee airbags
Cup holders								P. 121
		Bottle holders
							SRS front
		P. 455
							passenger
							airbag	P. 121
							Glove box
Rear seats		P. 72						P. 445
							CTHPIAS047
Armrest		P. 476					Floor mats
Cup holders		P. 452						P. 478
Rear seats		P. 72				Front seats		P. 68
SRS side airbags		P. 121
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A

Interior light	P. 442
Assist grips
	P. 477

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

Inside rear view mirror

Vanity mirrors

Assist grips

SRS curtain shield airbags			P. 121
		Personal lights
			P. 442
		Interior light	P. 442

Microphone ,*1,*2

Sun visors

P. 457

CTHPIAS006

P. 492

P. 499

P. 105

P. 245

P. 247

P. 250

P. 253

P. 450

P. 256

P. 260

P. 226

P. 94

P. 458

P. 477

: If equipped

*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index	Interior
B
	Window lock switch	P. 98
	Door lock switch	P. 54
Power window switches	P. 98
Inside door lock button	P. 54
		CTHPIAS007
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C
Seat heater switches		Cup holders	P. 452
	P. 474
			Coin holder	P. 447
				CTHPIAS087
Power back window				P. 467
		Power outlets
switch	P. 101

: If equipped

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Pictorial index		Instrument panel
Headlight switch	P. 203
Turn signal lever	P. 183
Fog light switch	P. 209
Gauges and meters P. 186
		Windshield wiper and washer switch	P. 211
		Rear window wiper and washer switch	P. 214
		Accessory meter P. 199
		Compass P. 480
		Clock P. 459
		Outside temperature display P. 461
		Emergency flasher switch
			P. 582

CTHPIAS111

	Shift lever	P. 179	Power outlets
			P. 464
	Parking brake pedal P. 184
	Hood lock release lever P. 525		Audio system
			P. 334
	Bottle holders P. 455		Navigation system ,*1
			Display Audio system ,*2

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A

Vehicles with a manual air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear

Front passenger’s seat belt

view mirror defoggers

reminder light

P. 331

P. 595

Intuitive parking assist

P. 221

indicator light

Security

indicator

Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and CTHPIAS060

light

P. 113, 116

“AIR BAG OFF” indicator

P. 136

Vehicles with an automatic air conditioning system

Rear window and outside rear

Front passenger’s seat belt

view mirror defoggers

reminder light

P. 595

P. 331

		Intuitive parking assist
		indicator light P. 221
	Security indicator	Front passenger “AIR BAG ON” and		CTHPIAS061
	light P. 113, 116	“AIR BAG OFF” indicator	P. 136

: If equipped

*1: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. *2: Refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index				Instrument panel
B	Vehicles without a smart key system
				Engine (ignition) switch						P. 170
Audio remote control				Telephone switch ,*1,*2		P. 413
switches ,*1,*2		P. 385	Talk switch ,*1,*2		P. 413
										CTHPIAS079
	Horn	P. 185		Cruise control switch				Party mode switch
					P. 217					P. 383
	Vehicles with a smart key system
				Engine (ignition) switch					P. 173
Audio remote control				Telephone switch ,*1,*2			P. 413
switches ,*1,*2		P. 385	Talk switch ,*1,*2		P. 413
										CTHPIAS080
	Horn	P. 185		Cruise control switch				Party mode switch
					P. 217					P. 383
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C

Outside rear view mirror switches P. 96

Instrument panel light control dial

P. 191

Intuitive parking assist switch

P. 221

	CTHPIAS096
Windshield wiper de-icer switch	Tilt and telescopic steering lock
P. 333	release lever P. 93
	“RSCA OFF” switch P. 134
Automatic running boards switch
P. 59

Power outlet main switch P. 467

: If equipped

*1: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”. *2: For vehicles with a Display Audio system, refer to “Display Audio System Owner’s Manual”.

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Pictorial index	Instrument panel

D

2WD models

	AUX port P. 384
	AUX port/USB port	Power outlets P. 464
	P. 365, 372, 384

Shift lock override button P. 622

Cup holders

P. 452

CTHPIAS113

Part-time 4WD models (type A)

	AUX port P. 384
	AUX port/USB port	Power outlets P. 464
	P. 365, 372, 384
		Front-wheel drive control lever
		P. 236
		Shift lock override button P. 622

Cup holders

P. 452

CTHPIAS114

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D

Part-time 4WD models (type B)

AUX port P. 384
AUX port/USB port	Power outlets P. 464
P. 365, 372, 384	Front-wheel drive control switch
	P. 236
	Shift lock override button P. 622

Cup holders

P. 452

CTHPIAS115

Full-time 4WD models
AUX port P. 384
AUX port/USB port	Power outlets P. 464
P. 365, 372, 384	Four-wheel drive control switch
	P. 241
	Shift lock override button P. 622

Cup holders

P. 452

CTHPIAS116

: If equipped

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Pictorial index	Luggage compartment

Child restraint anchor brackets P. 146

Luggage compartment lights P. 64

	Back door strap	Back door handle	P. 63
	P. 63

Slide deck	P. 489
Storage compartment		P. 488

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A Vehicles without third row seats
	Tool bag		P. 607
Cargo net hooks	Jack	P. 607
P. 487
Grocery bag hooks
P. 489
					Cargo hooks
					P. 486
					Cargo net
					hooks	P. 487
					CTHPIAS090
					P. 489
	Grocery bag hooks
Vehicles with third row seats	Tool bag			P. 607
Cargo net hooks
	Jack		P. 607
P. 487
Grocery bag
hooks
P. 489
					Cargo hooks
					P. 486
					Cargo net
					hooks		P. 487
					CTHPIAS067

: If equipped

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Pictorial index	Luggage compartment
B
Vehicles without third row seats
	Power outlets P. 464
	Cargo net hooks	P. 487
	Grocery bag hooks		P. 489
	P. 467
Power outlets
Cargo hooks
P. 486			CTHPIAS028
Cargo net hooks
P. 487
	P. 489
	Grocery bag hooks
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B
Vehicles with third row seats
		Power outlets		P. 464
					P. 488
		Storage compartment
		Cargo net hooks				P. 487
	P. 467	Grocery bag hooks					P. 489
Power outlets
							CTHPIAS029
		Cargo hooks	P. 486
		Cargo net hooks	P. 487
				: 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 Toyota 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 malfunctions, 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 the vehicle is leased

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

•For use by Toyota in a law suit

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

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● Usage of data collected through Safety Connect (U.S.mainland only)

If your Toyota has Safety Connect and if you have subscribed to those services, 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 government agency

•For use by Toyota in a law suit

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/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components 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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