Toyota 4Runner (2020 year). Manual — part 10

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WARNING

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Seat adjustment caution

Take care during seat adjustment so that the seat does not strike the rear
passenger or squeeze your body against the steering wheel.

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Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

Vertical adjustment

Up

Pull the head restraints up.

Down

Push the head restraint down while
pressing the lock release button.

Folding the head restraints (vehi-
cle without third row seats)

To use

Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.

To fold

Pull the head restraint lock release
lever to fold the head restraint.

Head restraints

Head restraints are provided for all seats.

Front seats

Lock release button

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Second seats

Lock release button

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2

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To use

Lift up the head restraint until it
locks.

To fold

Pull the strap to fold the head
restraint.

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Removing the head restraints (except third row seats)

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Installing the head restraints (except third row seats)

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Adjusting the height of the head restraints (except third row seats)

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Adjusting the second center seat head restraint

Always raise the head restraint one level from the stowed position when
using.

Third seats (vehicle with third row seats)

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2

Pull the head restraint up while pressing
the lock release button.

Align the head restraint with the installa-
tion holes and push it down to the lock
position.
Press and hold the lock release button
when lowering the head restraint.

Make sure that the head restraints are
adjusted so that the center of the head
restraint is closest to the top of your ears.

Lock release button

Lock release
button

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WARNING

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Head restraint precautions

Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.

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Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.

●

After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.

●

Do not drive with the head restraints removed.

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3-4. Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors

Hold the steering wheel and
push the lever down.

Adjust to the ideal position by
moving the steering wheel hori-
zontally and vertically.

After adjustment, pull the lever up
to secure the steering wheel.

To sound the horn, press on or
close to the

mark.

Steering wheel

The steering wheel can be adjusted to a comfortable position.

Adjustment procedure

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Horn

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WARNING

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Caution while driving

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and cause an acci-
dent, resulting in death or serious injury.

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After adjusting the steering wheel

Make sure that the steering wheel is securely locked.
Otherwise, the steering wheel may move suddenly, possibly causing an
accident, and resulting in death or serious injury. Also, the horn may not
sound if the steering wheel is not securely locked.

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The height of the rear view mirror can be adjusted to suit your driving
posture.
Adjust the height of the rear view
mirror by moving it up and down.

Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode
ON/OFF

When the automatic anti-glare
function is in on mode, the indica-
tor illuminates.
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The function will set to on mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to the “ON” position.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to off mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The function will set to on mode
each time the engine switch is
turned to IGNITION ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the func-
tion to off mode. (The indicator also
turns off.)

Inside rear view mirror

The rear view mirror’s position can be adjusted to enable suffi-
cient confirmation of the rear view.

Adjusting the height of rear view mirror

Anti-glare function

Indicator

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To prevent sensor error

To ensure that the sensors operate prop-
erly, do not touch or cover them.

WARNING

Do not adjust the position of the mirror while driving.
Doing so may lead to mishandling of the vehicle and cause an accident,
resulting in death or serious injury.

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To select a mirror to adjust,
press the switch.

Left
Right

To adjust the mirror, press the
switch.

Up
Right
Down
Left

Push the mirror back in the direc-
tion of the vehicle’s rear.

Outside rear view mirrors

Adjustment procedure

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2

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Folding the mirrors

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Mirror angle can be adjusted 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 the mirrors are fogged up

The outside rear view mirrors can be cleared using the mirror defoggers. Turn
on the rear window defogger to turn on the outside rear view mirror defog-
gers. (

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P. 342, 348)

WARNING

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Important points while driving

Observe the following precautions while driving.
Failure to do so may result in loss of control of the vehicle and cause an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.

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Do not adjust the mirrors while driving.

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Do not drive with the mirrors folded.

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Both the driver and passenger side mirrors must be extended and properly
adjusted before driving.

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When a mirror is moving

To avoid personal injury and mirror malfunction, be careful not to get your
hand caught by the moving mirror.

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When the mirror defoggers are operating

Do not touch the rear view mirror surfaces, as they can become very hot
and burn you.

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3-5. Opening, closing the windows and moon roof

The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.
Operating the switch moves the windows as follows:

Closing
One-touch closing

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Opening
One-touch opening

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: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.

Press the switch to lock the pas-
senger window switches and back
window switch.

Use this switch to prevent children
from accidentally opening or clos-
ing a passenger window.

Power windows

Opening and closing procedures

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Window lock switch

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The power windows can be operated when

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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 IGNITION ON mode.

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Operating the power windows after turning the engine off



Vehicles without a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to the “ACC” or “LOCK” position. They can-
not, however, be operated once either front door is opened.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes jammed between the window and the window frame
while the window is closing, window movement is stopped and the window is
opened slightly.

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Catch protection function

If an object becomes caught between the door and window while the window
is opening, window movement is stopped.

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When the window cannot be opened or closed

When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates
unusually and the door window cannot be opened or closed, perform the fol-
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.

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Stop the vehicle. With the engine switch in the “ON” position

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or in IGNI-

TION ON mode

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, within 4 seconds of the jam protection function or catch

protection function activating, continuously operate the power window
switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-touch opening direction so
that the door window can be opened and closed.

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If the door window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.

Turn the engine switch to the “ON” position

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or to IGNITION ON

mode

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Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
and completely close the door window.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 6 seconds or more.
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-
tion. After the door window is completely opened, continue holding the
switch for an additional 1 second or more.
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pushing the
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-
mately 4 seconds or more.
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction
again. After the door window is completely closed, continue holding the
switch for a further 1 second or more.

If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the vehicle
inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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: Vehicles without a smart key system

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: Vehicles with a smart key system

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Door lock linked window operation

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The power windows can be opened and closed using the key or mechanical
key.

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(

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P. 111, 510)

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The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.

*

(

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P. 110)

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: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

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Customization

Settings (e.g. key linked operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features

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P. 547)

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Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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Closing the windows

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The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch. (

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P. 162)

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Check to make sure that all passengers do not have any part of their body
in a position where it could be caught when a window is being operated.

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When using the key or mechanical key and operating the power windows,
operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no
possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the
window. Also do not let a child operate window by the key or mechanical
key. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the
power window.

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When exiting the vehicle, turn the engine switch off, carry the key and exit
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.

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Jam protection function

●

Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.

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The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just
before the window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of your
body jammed in the window.

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Catch protection function

●

Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the
catch protection function.

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The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of your
body or clothing caught in the window.

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From inside the vehicle

Closing
One-touch closing

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Opening
One-touch opening

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: To stop the window partway, oper-

ate the switch in the opposite direc-
tion.



From outside the vehicle (vehicles without a smart key system)

Opening
Closing

Turn the key fully and hold it.

Power back window

The power back window can be opened and closed using the
switch or key.

Opening and closing procedures

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From outside the vehicle (vehicles with a smart key system)

Opening (push and hold)
Closing (push and hold)

This operation can only be per-
formed when the electronic key is
within the detection range.

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The power back window can be operated from inside the vehicle when



Vehicles without a smart key system

The engine switch is in the “ON” position.



Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

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The power back window can be opened when the rear window wiper is
working, but the wiper stops working until the window is closed again.
If the power back window is not fully closed, the rear window wiper, washer,
and defogger will not work.

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If the back door is not fully closed, the power back window cannot be
opened using the switch located in the cabin. (It is still possible to close the
window.)

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If the back door is opened while the power back window is opening or clos-
ing, window operation will stop.

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The power back window can be operated from outside the vehicle when
(vehicles with a smart key system)

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The engine switch is off.

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The back door is closed.

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