2024 Toyota 4Runner

Aluminum wheel precautions

• Use only Toyota wheel nuts and wrenches designed for use with your aluminium wheels.
• When rotating, repairing or changing your tires, check that the wheel nuts are still tight after driving 1000 miles (1600 km).
• Be careful not to damage the aluminium wheels when using tire chains.
• Use only Toyota genuine balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer when balancing your wheels.

Air conditioning filter
The air conditioning filter must be changed regularly to maintain air conditioning efficiency.

Removal method

1. Turn the engine switch to OFF.
2. Open the glove box and slide off the damper.
3. Push in each side of the glove box to disconnect the claws, and then slowly and fully open the glove box while supporting it.
4. With the glove box fully open, slightly lift up the glove box and pull toward the seat to detach the bottom of the glove box. Do not use excessive force if the glove box does not detach when lightly pulled. Instead, pull toward the seat while slightly adjusting the height of the glove box.
5. Unlock the filter cover ( A ), pull the filter cover out of the
   claws ( B ), and remove the filter cover.
6. Remove the filter case.
7. Remove the air conditioning filter from the filter case and replace it with a new one.
8. When installing, reverse the steps listed.

Checking interval

Inspect and replace the air conditioning filter according to the maintenance schedule. In dusty areas or areas with heavy traffic flow, early replacement may be required. (For scheduled maintenance information, please refer to the “Owner’s Manual Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.)

If airflow from the vents decreases dramatically
The filter may be clogged. Check the filter and replace it if necessary.

• When using the air conditioning system
  Make sure that a filter is always installed. Using the air conditioning system without a filter may cause damage to the system.
• When removing the glove box
  Always follow the specified procedure to remove the glove box. If the glove box is removed without following the specified procedure, the hinge of the glove box may become damaged.
• To prevent damage to the filter cover
  When moving the filter cover in the direction of the arrow to release the fitting, pay attention not to apply excessive force to the claws. Otherwise, the claws may be damaged.

Tires

Replace or rotate tires by maintenance schedules and treadwear.

Checking tires
Check if the treadwear indicators are showing on the tires. Also check the tires for uneven wear, such as excessive wear on one side of the tread.

Check the spare tire condition and pressure if not rotated.

1. New tread
2. Worn tread
3. Treadwear indicator
4. The location of treadwear indicators is shown by a “TWI” mark, etc., moulded into the sidewall of each tire.
5. Replace the tires if the treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.

Tire rotation

• Vehicles without P245/60R20 tires
  Rotate the tires in the order shown. To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.
• Vehicles with P245/60R20 tires
  Rotate the tires in the order shown. To equalize tire wear and extend tire life, Toyota recommends that tire rotation is carried out at the same interval as tire inspection.

Tire pressure warning system
Your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure warning system that uses tire pressure warning valve and transmitters to detect low tire inflation pressure before serious problems arise.

• The tire pressure detected by the tire pressure warning system can be displayed on the multi-information display.
• If the tire pressure drops below a predetermined level, the driver is warned by a screen display and a warning light.

Installing tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
When replacing the tires or wheels, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitters must be installed to the wheels which will be installed to the vehicle. When new tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are installed, new ID codes must be registered in the tire pressure warning computer and the tire pressure warning system must be initialized.

Initializing the tire pressure warning system

• The tire pressure warning system must be initialized in the following circumstances:
  • When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when changing traveling speed or load weight.
  • When the tire inflation pressure is changed such as when the tire size is changed.
  • When rotating the tires.
  • After performing the transmitter ID code registration procedure.

When the tire pressure warning system is initialized, the current tire inflation pressure is set as the benchmark pressure.

How to initialize the tire pressure warning system

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place and turn the engine switch off.
2. The initialization procedure cannot be started while the vehicle is moving.
3. Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level.
4. Make sure to adjust the tire pressure to the specified cold tire inflation pressure level. The tire pressure warning system will operate based on this pressure level.
5. Start the engine.
6. Select on the multi-information display using the meter control switches on the steering wheel.
7. Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold.
8. Select “TPWS” and then press.
9. Select “Set Pressure” then press and hold until the tire pressure warning light blinks 3 times. Then a message will be dis-played on the multi-information display. “—” will be displayed on the multi-information display for the inflation pressure of each tire while initialization is being performed.
10. Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Initialization is complete when the position of each tire is determined and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-information display. Initialization may take longer than approximately 1 hour in certain situations, such as when the vehicle is stopped for a long time at traffic lights, etc.

Registering ID codes
Every tire pressure warning valve and transmitter has a unique ID code. When replacing a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, it is necessary to register the ID codes. The ID codes can be registered on the multi-information display.

How to register the ID codes

1. Select the multi-information display using the meter control switches on the steering wheel.
2. Select “Vehicle Settings” and then press and hold.
3. Select “TPWS” and then press.
4. Select “Change Wheel Set” then press and hold until the tire pressure warning light blinks slowly 3 times. Then a message will be displayed on the multi-information display. When registration is being performed, the tire pressure warn-ing light will blink for approximately 1 minute then illuminate and “—” will be displayed for the inflation pressure of each tire on the multi-information display.
5. Drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately mately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more for approximately 10 to 30 minutes. Registration is complete when the tire pressure warning light turns off and the inflation pressure of each tire is displayed on the multi-information display. Registration may take longer than approximately 1 hour in certain situations, such as when the vehicle is stopped for a long time at traffic lights, etc. After registering the ID codes, make sure to initialize the tire pressure warning system.

• When to replace your vehicle’s tires Tires should be replaced if:
  • The treadwear indicators are showing on a tire.
  • You have tire damage such as cuts, splits, cracks deep enough to expose the fabric, and bulges indicating internal damage
  • A tire goes flat repeatedly or cannot be properly repaired due to the size or location of a cut or other damage
• If you are not sure, consult with your Toyota dealer.
• Replacing tires and wheels
  If the ID code of the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter is not registered, the tire pressure warning system will not work properly. After driving for about 20 minutes, the tire pressure warning light blinks for 1 minute and stays on to indicate a system malfunction.
• Tire life
  Any tire over 6 years old must be checked by a qualified technician even if it has seldom or never been used or damage is not obvious.
• Routine tire inflation pressure checks
  The tire pressure warning system does not replace routine tire inflation pressure checks. Make sure to check tire inflation pressure as part of your routine of daily vehicle checks.
• Maximum load of tire
  Check that the number given by dividing the maximum load by 1.10 of the replacement tire is greater than 1/2 of the Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) of either the front axle or the rear axle, whichever is greater. For the GAWR, see the Certification Label. For the maximum load of the tire, see the load limit at the maximum cold tire inflation pressure mentioned on the sidewall of the tire.
• Tire types
  • Summer tires
    Summer tires are high-speed performance tires best suited to highway driving under dry conditions. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as snow tires, summer tires are inadequate for driving on snow-covered or icy roads. For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, the use of snow tires is recommended. When installing snow tires, be sure to replace all four tires.
  • All season tires
    All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use year-round. All-season tires, however, do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow. Also, all-season tires fall short in acceleration and handling performance compared with summer tires in highway driving.
  • Snow tires
    For driving on snow-covered roads or icy roads, we recommend using snow tires. If you need snow tires, select tires of the same size, construction and load capacity as the originally installed tires. Since your vehicle has radial tires as original equipment, make sure your snow tires also have radial construction. Do not install studded tires without first checking local regulations for possible restrictions. Snow tires should be installed on all wheels.
  • If the tread on snow tires wears down below 0.16 in. (4 mm)
    The effectiveness of the tires as snow tires is lost.
  • Warning performance of the tire pressure warning system
    The warning of tire pressure warning system will change by the conditions under which it was initialized. For this reason, the system may give a warning even if the tire pressure does not reach a low enough level, or if the pressure is higher than the pressure that was adjusted to when the system was initialized..
• Situations in which the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly
   
  • In the following cases, the tire pressure warning system may not operate properly.
    • If non-genuine Toyota wheels are used.
    • A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not an OE (Original Equipment) tire.
    • A tire has been replaced with a tire that is not of the size.
    • Tire chains etc. are equipped.
    • If a window tint that affects the radio wave signals is installed.
    • If there is a lot of snow or ice on the vehicle, particularly around the wheels or wheel housings.
    • If the tire inflation pressure is extremely higher than the specified level.
    • If the spare tire is in a location subject to poor radio wave signal reception.
    • If a large metallic object which can interfere with signal reception is put near the spare tire.
    • If tires not equipped with the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters are used.
    • If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
  • Performance may be affected in the following situations.
    • Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
    • When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication device
  • When the vehicle is parked, the time taken for the warning to start or go off could be extended.
  • When tire inflation pressure declines rapidly for example when a tire has burst, the warning may not function.
• The initialization operation
  • Make sure to carry out initialization after adjusting the tire inflation pressure.
  • Also, make sure the tires are cold before carrying out initialization or tire inflation pressure adjustment.
  • If you have accidentally turned the engine switch off during initialization, it is not necessary to press the reset switch again as initialization will restart automatically when the engine switch has been turned to IGNITION ON mode for the next time.
  • If you accidentally press the reset switch when initialization is not necessary, adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level when the tires are cold, and conduct initialization again.
  • While the position of each tire is being determined and the inflation pressures are not being displayed on the multi-information display, if the inflation pressure of a tire drops, the tire pressure warning light will come on.
• When initialization of the tire pressure warning system has failed
  • Do not move the vehicle backwards during initialization. Initialization is started again from the beginning and it may take longer than usual.
  • Initialization may take longer to complete if the vehicle is driven on an unpaved road.
  • When performing initialization, drive on a paved road if possible. Depending on the driving environment and condition of the tires, initialisation will be completed in approximately 10 to 30 minutes.
    • If initialization is not complete after driving for approximately 30 minutes, continue driving for a while.
    • If initialization is not complete after driving for approximately 1 hour, park the vehicle in a safe place for approximately 20 minutes. Then drive straight (with occasional left and right turns) at approximately 25 mph (40 km/h) or more* for approximately 10 to 30 minutes.
    • If initialization is still not complete, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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