Toyota 4Runner (2020 year). Manual — part 23

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Cup holders

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Front seats

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Rear seats (without third row
seats)

Pull down the rear seat center
armrest.

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Second row seats (with third
row seats)

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Third row seats (if equipped)

Pull down the second row seat
center armrest and press down
the button on the armrest.

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Adjusting the size of the cup holders



Front seats



Rear seats (without third row seats)

Remove the adapter.

Remove the adapter.

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the cup holders

Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent
burns.

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When not in use (second row seat cup holders only)

Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident
may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cup holders or the
items stored inside.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the rear cup holders (second row seats only)

Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.

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Push the lid.

Auxiliary box (if equipped)

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for storing

Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall
out, resulting in an accident.

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Lift the lid while pulling up the knob to release the lock.

Coin holder
Tissue pocket
Pen holder

Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder

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When using the bottle holder

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When storing a bottle, close the cap.

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The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

Bottle holders



Front seats



Rear seats (without third row
seats)/second row seats (with
third row seats)

WARNING

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Items unsuitable for the bottle holder

Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or
sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

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Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders

Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-
tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may
spill and glasses may break.

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Cargo hooks



Vehicles with third seats
Fold down the third seats. (



P. 145)

Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.



Vehicles without third seats

Raise the hook to use.

The cargo hooks are provided
for securing loose items.

Luggage compartment features

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Cargo net hooks

The cargo net itself is not included as original equipment.



Vehicles with third seats (pattern 1)

Raise the rear cargo hook to
use.



Vehicles with third seats (pattern 2)
Fold down the third seats. (



P. 145)

Raise the cargo hook to use.



Vehicles without third seats (pattern 1)

Raise the rear cargo hook to
use.

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Vehicles without third seats (pattern 2)

Raise the cargo hook to use.

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Storage compartment

Open the storage compartment as shown.



Type A (if equipped)



Type B (if equipped)

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Slide deck (if equipped)

Slide the deck while turning the
lock release lever, and then
release the lever after sliding
the deck to the lock position.

Half-slide locked position
Full-slide locked position

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Grocery bag hooks

Type B only: To use the grocery bag hooks, slide the slide deck to
the full-slide locked position.

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Type A

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Type B (if equipped)

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WARNING

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When the cargo hooks are not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.

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Slide deck operating precaution (if equipped)

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Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched by the slide deck.

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Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit any persons or luggage while
sliding the deck.

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Do not operate the slide deck while someone is on it.
Doing so may cause an accident.

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If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the
slide deck may move faster. Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit
you or pinch your fingers etc.

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After sliding the deck, make sure it is securely locked in position.

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Do not close the back door while any person is sitting on the slide deck or
any person is between the slide deck and back door.

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Do not stow any objects into the space between the slide deck rails.

NOTICE

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To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks

Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.

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Slide deck weight capacity (if equipped)

Do not load anything heavier than 440 lb. (200 kg) on the sliding deck.

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Grocery bag hook weight capacity

Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.

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When using the slide deck (if equipped)

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Do not close the back door while the slide deck is sliding out. Doing so
may cause the back door or slide deck to break.

●

If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the
slide deck may move faster. Be careful as luggage may become damaged
or fly out and damage the cabin.

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To set the visor in the forward
position, flip it down.
To set the visor in the side posi-
tion, flip down, unhook, and
swing it to the side.
To use the side extender, place
the visor in the side position,
then slide it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover
is opened.

Other interior features

Sun visors

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Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not leave the vanity lights on for extended periods while the engine is off.

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The clock can be adjusted by pressing the buttons.

Adjusts the hours
Adjusts the minutes

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The clock is displayed when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals

The clock data will be reset.

Clock

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The power outlet can be used for electrical appliances.



Main switch

To use the power outlet, turn on
the main switch.

The power supply starts a few sec-
onds after the main switch is
pressed.

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Power outlet socket (luggage compartment)

Open the lid.

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Maximum available capacity of the power outlet

●

While the vehicle is being driven
The maximum capacity of the power outlet is always 120 V AC/
100 W.

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When the vehicle is stationary
The maximum capacity of the power outlet varies depending on
the position of the shift lever.

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/100 W when the shift

lever is in any position other than P or N.

• The maximum capacity is 120 V AC/400 W when the shift

lever is in P or N.

The maximum capacity of 400 W can only be restored by turning the
power outlet main switch off and then on again with the shift lever in
P or N.

Power outlets (120 V AC) (if equipped)

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The power outlet can be used when

The engine is running.

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The indicator light changes according to the maximum available capac-
ity as follows:

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When the power outlet is in operation

The sound of the cooling fan may be heard from the right side of the luggage
compartment. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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If the engine is started with the power outlet main switch on

The maximum capacity of the power supply may decrease to below the stan-
dard, or may be cut off completely, even when the vehicle is stationary.

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The protection circuit may be activated to cut the power supply if any of
the following conditions apply:

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The engine is started with the power outlet main switch on.

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Use of electrical appliances exceeding the maximum capacity is attempted.
A sound may be heard when the protection circuit is activated. This is nor-
mal and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Electrical appliances, which consume power exceeding 100 W, have been
used continuously for a long time period.

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The total power usage by all electrical features (headlights, air conditioning,
etc.) has exceeded the total vehicle maximum for an extended period of
time.

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If the protection circuit is activated and the power supply is cut, conduct
the following procedure:

Park the vehicle in a safe place, and then securely apply the parking brake.
Check and ensure that the shift lever is in P or N.
Make sure that the power consumption of the electric appliance is within
the maximum capacity of the power outlet and the appliance is not broken.
Press the power outlet main switch again.

When the cabin temperature is high, open the windows to cool the tempera-
ture down. Once it reaches the normal temperature, turn the power outlet
main switch on again.
If the power supply does not resume even after the above procedure has
been performed, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

120 V AC/400 W
120 V AC/100 W

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WARNING

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Using a power outlet

Observe the following precautions to reduce the risk of injury.

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Use of the power outlet when it is wet with water or snow may result in
electrical shocks and is extremely dangerous. The power outlet must be
thoroughly dried before use.

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Do not allow children to use or play with the power outlet.

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Be careful not to get any part of your body caught in the power outlet lid.

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When using electrical appliances, strictly follow any cautions and notices
written on their labels and in the manufacturers' instruction manuals.

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Do not modify, disassemble or repair the power outlet or its inverter in any
way. Doing so may result in unexpected malfunctions or accidents, which
could cause serious damage or injuries. Contact your Toyota dealer for
any necessary repairs.

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To prevent injuries and accidents, secure all electric appliances before
use and do not use any appliances that may do any of the following:

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Distract the driver while driving, or hamper safe driving.

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Result in a fire or burn injuries due to the appliance rolling, falling or over-
heating while driving.

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Emit steam while the windows of the cabin are closed.

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To prevent unexpected accidents, such as electric shocks, do not per-
form any of the following actions:

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Using the power outlet for electric heaters while sleeping.

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Contaminating the power outlet with liquid substances or mud.

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Handling electrical appliance plugs at the power outlet with wet hands or
feet.

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Inserting foreign objects into the power outlet.

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Using malfunctioning electric appliances.

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Inserting inappropriate or badly fitting plugs into the power outlet.

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To avoid damaging the power outlet and the plug

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Close the power outlet lid when not in use.

●

Do not allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the power outlet, as this
may cause a short circuit.

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Do not use plug adaptors to connect too many plugs to the power outlet.

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After removing a plug, gently close the power outlet lid.

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To prevent the fuse from being blown

Do not use a 120 V AC appliance that requires more than the maximum
capacity of the power outlet. If a 120 V AC appliance that consumes more
than the maximum capacity is used, the protection circuit will cut the power
supply.

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Appliances that may not operate properly (120 V AC)

The following 120 V AC appliances may not operate even if their power con-
sumption is under maximum capacity.

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Appliances with high initial peak wattage

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Measuring devices that process precise data.

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Other appliances that require an extremely stable power supply

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To prevent battery discharge

Turn off all the vehicle's electronic equipment and accessories, such as the
headlights and air conditioning, when electrical appliances that consume in
excess of 100 W are used continuously for long periods of time.

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To prevent any damage caused by heat

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Do not use any electrical appliances that give off intense heat, such as
toasters, in any locations including the internal or external trim, seats and
deck.

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Do not use any electrical appliances that are easily affected by vibration or
heat inside the vehicle. Vibration while driving, or the heat of the sun while
parking, may result in damage to those electrical appliances.