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  • Page 1 Please access our websites for further information. The U.S. mainland www.toyota.com Hawaii www.toyotahawaii.com Canada www.toyota.ca © 2005 TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced or copied, in whole or in part, without the written permission of Toyota Motor Corporation.

  • Page 2: Important Information About This Manual

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Important information about this manual Safety and vehicle damage warnings Safety symbol Throughout this manual, you will see safety and vehicle dam- age warnings. You must follow these warnings carefully to avoid possible injury or damage. The types of warnings, what they look like, and how they are used in this manual are explained as follows: CAUTION...

  • Page 3: Occupant Restraint Systems

    None of these systems, either individ- Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the read Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully.

  • Page 4: Event Data Recorder

    Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section D Engine speed 1−3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not of ownership of this vehicle.
  • Page 5 (VSC) system, its Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may con- tain another EDR. There are a variety of driving situations Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a which include activating the VSC under which the VSC third party except when: EDR will record certain information.
  • Page 6 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) New vehicle warranty Important health and safety information about your Toyota Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties: CAUTION D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu-...
  • Page 7 Toyota Toyota A wide variety of non−genuine spare parts and accessories The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. ments of the Canadian Interference−Causing Equipment You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- Standard.
  • Page 8 As the installation of a mobile two−way radio system in your vehicle could affect electronic systems such as fol- lows, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precau- tionary measures or special instructions regarding installa- Tires and loading on your tion.

  • Page 9: Driving Tips

    In addition, this vehicle shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than vehicle.
  • Page 10 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Leak detection pump This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under- neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It does not indicate a malfunction.
  • Page 11 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview ........Instrument cluster overview .

  • Page 12: Instrument Panel Overview

    13. Seat heater switches 14. Rear height control air suspension switch 15. Rear vents 16. Trash holder 17. Toyota electronic modulated suspension mode select switch 18. Downhill assist control switch 19. Front cup holders 20. Tilt steering lock release lever...
  • Page 13 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 21. Telescopic steering lock release lever 22. Parking brake pedal 23. Window lock switch 24. Power rear view mirror control switches Rear console box 1. Power outlet (12 VDC) 2. Power outlet (115 VAC) 3. AUX adapter 4.
  • Page 14 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 1. Driving position memory switches 2. Headlight, turn signal and front fog light switches 3. Wiper and washer switches 4. Power back window switch 5. Audio system/rear view monitor system and navigation system including audio system (For the navigation system, see the separate “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.) 6.
  • Page 15 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) "Steering switches 15. Ignition switch 16. Cruise control switch 17. Hood lock release lever 18. Fuel filler door opener 19. Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch 20. “AUTO LSD” switch 21. Center differential lock switch 22.

  • Page 16: Instrument Cluster Overview

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Instrument cluster overview "Type A 1. Tachometer 4. Fuel gauge 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Speedometer 5. Low fuel level warning light 8. Odometer and two trip meters 3. Service reminder indicators and 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator lights...
  • Page 17 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) "Type B 1. Service reminder indicators and 3. Speedometer 6. Engine coolant temperature gauge indicator lights 4. Fuel gauge 7. Trip meter reset knob 2. Tachometer 5. Low fuel level warning light 8. Odometer and two trip meters...

  • Page 18: Table Of Contents

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ∗ 1 Vehicle stability control system warning Brake system warning light ∗ 1 light ∗ 1 Traction control system warning light ∗ 1 Driver’s seat belt reminder light (two−wheel drive models) ∗...
  • Page 19 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Low windshield washer fluid level warning Front fog light indicator light ∗ 1 light (for vehicles sold in Canada) Engine immobilizer/theft deterrent system Automatic transmission indicator lights indicator light ∗ 3 Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off Low speed four−wheel drive indicator light ∗...
  • Page 20 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Height control indicator lights ∗ 4 Height control “OFF” indicator light ∗ 5 Cruise control indicator light ∗ 1 : For details, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 147 in Section 1−6. ∗ 2 : For details, see “Roll sensing of curtain shield airbags off switch”...
  • Page 21 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors Keys ............Engine immobilizer system .

  • Page 22: Keys

    When using a key containing a trans- 1. Master keys (black)—These keys work ponder chip, observe the following in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will precautions: need one of them to make a new key with a built−in transponder chip.
  • Page 23 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet- ic waves. z Do not knock the key hard against other objects. z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period, such as on the dashboard and hood under direct sunlight.

  • Page 24: Engine Immobilizer System

    Toyota dealer. need additional keys, duplicates can be the electronic code in the chip corre- made by a Toyota dealer using the key The indicator light stays on except sponds to the registered ID code for number.

  • Page 25: Wireless Remote Control

    FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: For your Toyota dealer to make you a new key with built−in transponder chip, (1) this device may not cause harmful your dealer will need your key number interference, and (2) this device must and master key.
  • Page 26 If you lose your transmitter, contact your Do not leave the transmitter in places Toyota dealer as soon as possible to Locking operation where the temperature becomes high avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci- such as on the dashboard.
  • Page 27 For Toyota dealer. details, contact your Toyota dealer. To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the Cancelling the wireless door locking or side doors and back door are locked si- When the “UNLOCK”...
  • Page 28 The back window opening program by You can also stop the alarm by turning wireless remote control can be changed or the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON” disabled. For details, contact your Toyota position. dealer.
  • Page 29 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) For vehicles sold in U.S.A. NOTICE: Reorient or relocate the receiving an- This equipment has been tested and tenna. This device complies with Part 15 of the found to comply with the limits for a FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Increase the separation between the Class B digital device, pursuant to Part following two conditions:...

  • Page 30: Replacing Battery

    1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the ponents. transmitter case. z Replace only with same equivalent type recommended by a Toyota dealer. z Dispose of used batteries according to the local laws. Replace the transmitter battery by follow- ing these procedures:...
  • Page 31 After replacing the battery, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the trans- mitter still does not operate properly, con- tact your Toyota dealer. 2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat- 3. Put in a new transmitter battery with tery by ballpoint pen.

  • Page 32: Side Doors

    This double key turning operation to un- lock all the side doors and back door can be changed to a single key turning opera- tion. For details, contact your Toyota deal-...
  • Page 33 The doors front side. will open and an accident may occur. To unlock: Push the switch down on the Toyota strongly recommends that all rear side. children be placed in the rear seat of the vehicle.
  • Page 34 This unlocking protection with the power door lock switch can be disabled. For de- REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS tails, contact your Toyota dealer. Move the lock lever to the “LOCK” position as shown on the label. When the child−protector is locked, you cannot open the rear door by the inside door handle.
  • Page 35 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Automatic door locking and unlocking functions AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKING To select the locking linked with the To select the locking linked with the shift position: vehicle speed: You can select the following functions: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition 1.
  • Page 36 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) AUTOMATIC DOOR UNLOCKING To select the unlocking linked with the To select the unlocking linked with the shift position: ignition switch: You can select the following functions: 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition 1. Close all doors and turn the ignition Unlocking linked with the shift posi- switch to the “ON”...

  • Page 37: Power Windows

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Power windows OPERATING THE DRIVER’S WINDOW Use the switch on the driver’s door. Normal operation: The window moves as long as you hold the switch. To open: Lightly push down the switch. To close: Lightly pull up the switch. The windows can be operated with the Automatic operation: Push the switch switch on each side door.
  • Page 38 If the power window cannot operated properly, have checked by your Toyota dealer. CAUTION Never try jamming any part of your body to activate the jam protection function intentionally, as it could re- sult in a serious injury.
  • Page 39 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) OPERATING PASSENGERS’ CAUTION Never leave anyone (particularly a WINDOWS small child) alone in your vehicle, Use the switch on each passenger’s To avoid serious personal injury, you especially with the ignition key still door or the switches on the driver’s inserted.

  • Page 40: Power Back Window

    Toyota dealer. The power back window works when the ignition switch is in the “ON” position. OPERATING FROM INSIDE CAUTION You can open the back window when the The ignition key must be in the “ON”...
  • Page 41 This door key linked function can be dis- be operated. abled. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Jam protection function: During closing operation, the window stops and opens half way if something gets caught between the window and window frame.

  • Page 42: Back Door

    The jam protection function may except when the battery is disconnected back window switch without super- not work if something gets caught or run down, contact your Toyota dealer. vision. Use the window lock switch just before the window...
  • Page 43 (For details, see “Interi- the back door cannot be opened properly, or light” on page 136, “Luggage compart- have it checked by your Toyota dealer. ment light” on page 138, “Ignition switch The back door can be locked or unlocked light”...

  • Page 44: Hood

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Hood CAUTION Keep the back window and back door closed while driving. This not only keeps the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents ex- haust gases from entering the ve- hicle. Careful attention is needed so as not to get your fingers trapped as the back door automatically closes when it has not been fully closed.

  • Page 45: Theft Deterrent System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the ve- hicle.
  • Page 46 If the system does not work properly, tomatically. trol transmitter, and the alarm will stop. have it checked by your Toyota dealer. After one minute, the alarm will automati- cally stop and the indicator light will starts flashing again.

  • Page 47: Fuel Tank Cap

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Fuel tank cap This indicates that the fuel filler door 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the 2. To remove the fuel tank cap, turn is on the left side of your vehicle. lever. the cap counterclockwise by 90 de- grees (to the pressure point 1), and When refueling, turn off the engine.
  • Page 48 Make sure the cap is tightened securely. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. CAUTION Make sure the cap is installed se- curely to prevent fuel spillage in the event of an accident.

  • Page 49: Electric Moon Roof

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Electric moon roof To operate the moon roof, use the The roof will fully close automatically. To switch beside the personal lights. stop the roof partway, push the switch on either the “SLIDE OPEN” or “TILT UP” The moon roof works when the ignition side quickly.
  • Page 50 It stops not be operated properly, have it checked especially with the ignition key still working when either front door is opened. by your Toyota dealer. inserted. Otherwise, he/she could Jam protection function: use the moon roof switch and get...
  • Page 51 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Occupant restraint systems Seats ............Front seats .

  • Page 52: Seats

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Front seats— Seats —Front seat precautions While the vehicle is being driven, all ve- Driver seat Slightly recline the back of hicle occupants should have the seatback seat. Although vehicle designs vary, upright, sit well back in the seat and prop- CAUTION many drivers can achieve the 250 erly wear the seat belts provided.
  • Page 53 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Seat adjustment precautions Front passenger seat Front seats (with SRS side airbags) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving as the seat may The SRS side airbags are installed in The SRS front passenger airbag also unexpectedly move and cause the the driver and front passenger seats.

  • Page 54: Adjusting Front Seats

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Adjusting front seats (manual seat) 1. SEAT POSITION ADJUSTING LEVER While adjusting the seat, do not put Hold the center of the lever and pull it your hands under the seat or near up. Then slide the seat to the desired the moving parts.
  • Page 55 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Adjusting front seats (power seat) 1. DRIVER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION, CAUTION SEAT CUSHION ANGLE AND SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTING SWITCH Avoid reclining seatback PASSENGER’S SEAT: SEAT POSITION more than needed. The seat belts pro- ADJUSTING SWITCH vide maximum protection in a frontal Move the control switch in the desired or rear collision when the driver and direction.
  • Page 56 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Flattening seatbacks (manual seat) CAUTION Avoid reclining seatback more than needed. The seat belts pro- vide maximum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the front passenger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats. If you are reclined, the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply re- straint forces directly to the abdomen...
  • Page 57 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Flattening seatbacks (power seat) CAUTION Do not allow passengers to ride on the flattened seat while driving; use the seat in the normal position. After putting back the seat, pushing the seat and seatback for- ward and rearward to make sure it is secured in place.

  • Page 58: Driving Position Memory System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Driving position memory system (on some models) This system can memorize the position CAUTION of the driver’s seat and recall it at the touch of a button. Do not allow passengers to ride on Buttons “1” and “2” can memorize two the flattened seat while driving;...
  • Page 59 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) To make only slight changes to an already To stop the operation, push any driving memorized position, the easiest way is to position memory button. first activate the memorized position, then To reactivate the system, push the button make the desired changes and perform “1”...

  • Page 60: Rear Seats

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear seats— —Folding down rear seats (vehicles without third seats) BEFORE FOLDING DOWN REAR SEAT If you are using a trash holder, lower 1. Lower the head restraint to the lowe- st position. Stow the rear center seat belt buckle as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 61 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 2. Swing the bottom cushion up by 3. Push the lock release button and WHEN RETURNING THE SEATBACK pulling the lock release strap. fold down the seatback. If you cannot raise the seatback because Each bottom cushion can be swung up This will enlarge the luggage compartment of the locked seat belt, do not try to force separately.
  • Page 62 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Rear seat precautions (vehicles with third seats) CAUTION CAUTION The third seats have a maximum capacity of two belted occupants When returning seats to their original Adjustment should not be made who do not exceed 150 cm (59 in.) in height.
  • Page 63 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Adjusting rear seats (vehicles with third seats) —Tumbling second seats SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING LEVER Lean forward and pull the lock release lever. Then lean back to the desired angle and release the lever. CAUTION Avoid reclining seatback more than needed.
  • Page 64 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) TUMBLING SECOND SEATS WHEN RETURNING SECOND SEATS If you cannot raise the seatback because of the locked seat belt, do not try to force Lower the head restraints to the lowest Push the knob to unlock the seat, it.
  • Page 65 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Folding up third seats CAUTION To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: When tumbling seats returning Do not sit on or place anything on seats to their original positions, ob- the folded seatback or tumbled seat serve the following to prevent person- while driving.
  • Page 66 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 2. Make sure the shoulder belt passes FOLDING UP THIRD SEATS 2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the through the hanger. handle behind the seat, and swing 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- the whole seat up and sideward.
  • Page 67 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 3. Stow the seat leg in the back of the 4. Remove the seat anchor covers from When returning the third seat to its origi- seat cushion. Take the holding strap the back of the seat cushion, and nal position, stow the holding strap in the out of its holder, and attach the install them over the seat anchors.
  • Page 68 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Removing third seats CAUTION When folding up seats or returning seats to their original positions, ob- serve the following to prevent person- al injury: Do not fold up or return the seat while the vehicle is moving. careful seat against a person or drop it on your-...
  • Page 69 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) REMOVING THIRD SEATS 2. Unlock the seat leg by pulling the 3. Remove the cover and push the seat handle behind the seat, and lift the lock release lever outward to unlock 1. Lower the head restraint to the low- whole seat up.
  • Page 70 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) REINSTALLING THIRD SEATS 1. Remove the seat anchor covers from the floor and install them in the back of the seat cushion. Hold the seat and engage the seat striker to the seat lock, then place the seat on the floor.
  • Page 71 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) When reinstalling the seat, be care- ful not to hit the seat against your- self or the vehicle. To prevent personal injury in a colli- sion or sudden stop: Do not sit on or place anything on the folded seatback while driving.

  • Page 72: Head Restraints

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Head restraints For your safety and comfort, adjust the head restraint before driving. To raise: Pull it up. To lower: Push it down while pressing the lock release button. Front head restraints—You can also move the head restraint forward or backward. If such adjustment is desired, pull or push the base of the head restraint.

  • Page 73: Armrest

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Armrest Seat heaters CAUTION Adjust the center of the head re- straint so that it is closest to the top of your ears. After adjusting the head restraint, make sure it is locked in position. Do not drive with the head re- straints removed.

  • Page 74: Seat Belts

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Seat belts— —Seat belt precautions Toyota strongly urges that the driver and NOTICE CAUTION passengers in the vehicle be properly re- strained at all times with the seat belts z Do not put unevenly weighed ob- Occupants must use caution when op- provided.
  • Page 75 Check for cuts, fraying, and loose to suffer serious bodily injury or parts. Damaged parts should be re- Pregnant woman. Toyota recommends the death in the event of sudden braking placed. disassemble use of a seat belt. Ask your doctor for or a collision.
  • Page 76 It also may normally, immediately contact your lock if you lean forward too quickly. A Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed, because slow, easy motion will allow the belt to it cannot protect an adult occupant extend, and you can move around freely.
  • Page 77 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION CAUTION Both high−positioned lap belts and Always make sure the shoulder belt loose−fitting belts could cause seri- is positioned across the center of ous injuries due to sliding under your shoulder. The belt should be the lap belt during a collision or kept away from your neck, but not other unintended event.
  • Page 78 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Stowing rear seat belt buckles Rear center seat—vehicles without third Third seats To release the belt, press the buckle seats release button and allow the belt to rear seat belt buckles can be retract. stowed when not in use. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull Seat belt buckle must be stowed before it out and check for kinks or twists.
  • Page 79 If the indicator light indi- Please contact your local Toyota dealer to cates “OFF”, disconnect the extend- order the proper required length for the er tongue from the seat belt buckle, extender.
  • Page 80 When releasing the seat belt, press on normally, immediately contact your the buckle release button on the extender, Toyota dealer. Do not use the seat not on the seat belt. This helps prevent until the seat belt is fixed, because...

  • Page 81: Seat Belt Pretensioners

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Seat belt pretensioners The seat belt pretensioner will not activate if no passenger is detected in the front passenger seat by the front passenger oc- cupant classification system. However, the front passenger’s seat belt pretensioner may activate if luggage is put on the seat, or the seat belt is buckled up regardless of the presence of an occupant in the seat.
  • Page 82 When the seat belt pretensioners are acti- sult in death or serious injury. Con- vated, an operating noise may be heard sult your Toyota dealer about any and a small amount of non−toxic gas may repair and modification. be released. This does not indicate that Do not use tires or wheels other a fire is occurring.
  • Page 83 Contact your means the seat belt pretensioners are z Attachment of a grille guard (bull Toyota dealer as soon as possible. operating properly. bar, kangaroo bar, etc.), snowplow, The light does not come on when the winches or any other equipment to ignition key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 84: Srs Airbags

    “OFF” if there is a malfunction in the front passenger occu- pant classification system. In the following cases, contact your Toyota The SRS (Supplemental Restraint Sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem) front airbags are designed to pro-...
  • Page 85 Toyota The driver and front passenger can The SRS front passenger airbag will not be killed or seriously injured by the strongly recommends that all in- activate if there is no passenger sitting in...
  • Page 86 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The SRS front airbags are designed to deploy in severe (usually frontal) colli- sions where the magnitude and duration of the forward deceleration of the ve- hicle exceeds the designed threshold Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or of pavement or jumping over level.
  • Page 87 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 8. Driver’s seat position sensor Deployment of the airbags happens in a fraction of a second, so the airbags must 9. Airbag sensor assembly inflate with considerable force. While the 10. Airbag module for driver system is designed to reduce serious inju- (airbag and inflator) ries, primarily to the head and chest, it The airbag sensor assembly consists of a...
  • Page 88 All vehicle occupants be properly Do not sit on the edge of the seat Toyota strongly recommends that all restrained using the available seat or lean against the dashboard when infants and children be placed in belts.
  • Page 89 Toyota dealer. It may dan- the front end they are projected rearward by the gerously interfere with the SRS front force of the deploying airbags.
  • Page 90 147 in Sec- tion 1−6.) This indicator comes on when the igni- In the following cases, contact your Toyota If any of the following conditions occurs, tion key is turned to the “ON” position. dealer as soon as possible: this indicates a malfunction of the airbags It goes off after about 6 seconds.
  • Page 91 Do not disconnect the battery cables belts to help reduce injury by inflating. before contacting your Toyota dealer. The SRS side airbags help reduce injuries mainly to the driver’s or front passenger’s chest.
  • Page 92 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Roll sensing function: CAUTION Do not allow anyone to lean his/her In response to a vehicle rollover, the cur- head or any part of his/her body tain shield airbags on both sides work The SRS side airbag and curtain against the door or the area of the with the seat belts to help reduce injury seat, front pillar, rear pillar or roof...
  • Page 93 Collision from the rear should be properly secured using a child restraint system. Toyota strongly recommends that all in- fants and children be placed in the Collision from the front rear seats of the vehicle and prop- erly restrained. The rear seats are Vehicle rollover the safest for infants and children.
  • Page 94 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Collision from Collision from the front the rear The angle of Skidding vehicle vehicle tip−up hitting a curb is marginal stone Pitch end over end The curtain shield airbags may not acti- The curtain shield airbags may inflate The curtain shield airbags are not gen- vate if the vehicle is subjected to a if the angle of vehicle tip−up is margin-...
  • Page 95 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 8. Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch 9. Airbag sensor assembly The SRS side airbag and curtain shield Hitting a curb, edge Falling into or airbag system is controlled by the airbag of pavement or jumping over sensor assembly.
  • Page 96 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) When the airbags inflate, they produce a CAUTION fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non−toxic gas. This SRS side airbags and curtain shield does not indicate a fire. This smoke may airbags inflate with...
  • Page 97 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Make sure the “RSCA OFF” indica- Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not allow anyone to kneel on tor light is off. The curtain shield head closer to the area where the the passenger seat, facing the pas- airbags will not inflate in a vehicle side airbag and curtain shield air- senger’s side door, since the side...
  • Page 98 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Do not allow anyone to get his/her Do not attach a cup holder or any Do not attach a microphone or any head hands windows other device or object on or around other device or object near the area since curtain shield...
  • Page 99 Toyota dealer. It may dan- injury. When hang clothes,...
  • Page 100 It goes off after about 6 seconds. This or seat belt pretensioners. Contact your means the SRS side airbags and curtain Toyota dealer as soon as possible. shield airbags are operating properly. The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 101: Front Passenger Occupant Classification System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Front passenger occupant classification system In the following cases, contact your Toyota Your vehicle is equipped with a front passenger occupant classification sys- dealer as soon as possible: tem. This system detects the conditions Any of the SRS side airbags and cur- 1—4 in the table on page 93 and based...
  • Page 102 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the front passenger occupant classifica- The front passenger occupant classifi- tion system determines that a person of cation indicator light will indicate “ON” adult size sits in the front passenger seat and “OFF” when the ignition key is but the “OFF”...
  • Page 103 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Condition and operation in the front passenger occupant classification system Indicator/warning light Devices Condition detected by Front Curtain shield Front Side airbag Front the front passenger passenger Front airbag in the SRS warning passenger’s on the front passenger’s occupant classification occupant...
  • Page 104 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION Do not recline the front passenger Wear the seat belt properly. seatback so far that it touches a Make sure the front passenger’s To avoid potential death or serious second seat. This may cause the seat belt tab has not been left in- injury when the front passenger occu- “OFF”...

  • Page 105: Roll Sensing Of Curtain Shield Airbags Off Switch

    “—SRS side airbags and curtain tion of the detection system. In this bags off switch (“RSCA OFF” switch) shield airbags” on page 81 in this Sec- case, contact your Toyota dealer im- can turn off the curtain shield airbags tion.) mediately.

  • Page 106: Child Restraint

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Child restraint— —Child restraint precautions Toyota strongly urges the use of ap- CAUTION Toyota strongly urges use of propriate child restraint systems for proper child restraint system which children. Before normal driving, make sure conforms to the size of the child, The laws of all 50 states in the U.S.A.
  • Page 107 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Child restraint system A child restraint system for a small A forward−facing child restraint sys- Do not use the seat belt extender child or baby must itself be properly should allowed when installing child restraint restrained on the seat with the lap por- installed on front passenger system on the front or rear passen-...
  • Page 108 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Types of child restraint system Child restraint systems are classified into the following 3 types depending on the child’s age and size. (A) Infant seat (B) Convertible seat (C) Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac- turer.
  • Page 109 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Installation with seat belt (A) INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not install a child restraint sys- An infant seat must be used in rear− tem on the second (or third) seat if facing position only. Never install a rear−facing child re- it interferes with the lock mecha- straint system on the front passen- nism of the front (or second) seats.
  • Page 110 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the infant seat following the in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
  • Page 111 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 3. While pressing the infant seat firmly 4. To remove the infant seat, press the CAUTION against the seat cushion and seatback, buckle release button and allow the let the shoulder belt retract as far as belt to retract completely.
  • Page 112 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Install the child restraint system on the 6. While pressing convertible seat front passenger seat only when it is un- firmly against the seat cushion and avoidable. Your vehicle is equipped with a seatback, let the shoulder belt retract front passenger occupant...
  • Page 113 Remove the child restraint restraint system and the front pas- Never install a rear−facing child re- system and contact your Toyota dealer. senger airbag and side airbag on straint system on the front passen- front...
  • Page 114 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint...
  • Page 115 1. Run the lap and shoulder belt through 2. Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- or around the convertible seat following in the lock mode. When the belt is ately.
  • Page 116 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 3. While pressing convertible seat 4. To remove the convertible seat, press CAUTION firmly against the seat cushion and the buckle release button and allow the seatback, let the shoulder belt retract belt to retract completely. The belt will Push and pull the child restraint sys- as far as it will go to hold the convert- move freely again and be ready to...
  • Page 117 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) On vehicles with side airbags and curtain shield airbags, do not allow the child to lean his/her head or any part of his/her body against the door or the area of the seat, front or rear pillar or roof side rail from which the side airbags or curtain shield airbags deploy even if the child is seated in the child restraint...
  • Page 118 Always make sure the shoulder belt child from death or serious injury. Contact your Toyota dealer immedi- is positioned across the center of child’s shoulder. The belt should be ately. install child kept away from child’s neck, but restraint system on the seat until the seat belt is fixed.
  • Page 119 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Using a top strap (vehicles without third seats) Anchor brackets Symbol 2. To remove the booster seat, press the Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor brackets behind the rear buckle release button and allow the restraint system that requires the use seatbacks to attach the top strap.
  • Page 120 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: 2. Raise the anchor bracket. 3. Fix the child restraint system with the seat belt. 1. Remove the head restraint. Latch hook onto the anchor bracket and tighten the top strap. The anchor bracket is only designed to secure the top strap.
  • Page 121 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 4.
  • Page 122 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Using a top strap (vehicles with third seats) Anchor brackets Symbol Follow the procedure below for a child Use the anchor brackets behind the sec- TO USE THE ANCHOR BRACKET: restraint system that requires the use ond seatbacks to attach the top strap.
  • Page 123 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION Make sure the top strap is securely latched, and check that the child re- straint system is secure by pushing and pulling it in different directions. Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufacturer. 2.
  • Page 124 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (vehicles without third seats) 4. Replace the head restraint. Lower anchorages for the child restraint systems complying with the FMVSS225 Close the anchor bracket cover when the CMVSS210.2 specifications anchor bracket is not used. installed in the rear seats.
  • Page 125 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM CAUTION INSTALLATION 1. Widen the gap between the seat When using the lower anchorages cushion and seatback slightly and for the child restraint system, be confirm the position of the lower an- sure that there are no irregular ob- chorages near the button on the jects around the anchorages or that seatback.
  • Page 126 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Installation with child restraint lower anchorages (vehicles with third seats) 1st lock 5th lock position position Lower anchorages for the child restraint CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM 2. Take off the cover on the seat cush- systems complying with the FMVSS225 INSTALLATION ion.
  • Page 127 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 3. Widen the slits of the seat cushion slightly and confirm the position of the lower anchorages near the but- ton on the seatback. 4. Type A—Latch the hooks of lower straps onto anchorages tighten the lower straps. Type B—Latch the buckles onto the anchorages.
  • Page 128 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION When using the lower anchorages for the child restraint system, be sure that there are no irregular ob- jects around the anchorages or that the seat belt is not caught. Push and pull the child restraint system in different directions to be sure it is secure.

  • Page 129: Operation Of Instruments And

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Steering wheel and Mirrors Tilt steering wheel ......... . Tilt and telescopic steering wheel .

  • Page 130: Tilt Steering Wheel

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tilt and telescopic steering Tilt steering wheel wheel CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.

  • Page 131: Outside Rear View Mirrors

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Outside rear view mirrors— CAUTION Do not adjust the steering wheel while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishan- dle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 132 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Power rear view mirror control On some models, the outside rear view NOTICE mirrors are rain clearing mirrors that clear the driver’s rear view when it rains. (For If ice should jam the mirror, do not details, see “Rain clearing mirrors”...

  • Page 133: Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Anti−glare inside rear view —Folding rear view mirrors mirror CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the driver to mishandle the ve- hicle and an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries.

  • Page 134: Auto Anti−Glare Inside Rear View Mirror

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror In automatic function mode, if the mirror detects light from the headlights of the vehicle behind you, the mirror surface darkens slightly to reduce the reflected light. To turn off the automatic function, push the “MIRROR”...

  • Page 135: Rear Side−View Mirrors

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear side−view mirrors Sun visors— Rear side−view mirrors are useful as a secondary means of checking the area to the rear of the vehicle. Carefully check the area to the rear of the vehicle by either looking directly or using both outside and inside rear view mirrors.
  • Page 136 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) To block out glare, move the sun visor. CAUTION To block out glare from the front—Swing down the main sun visor (position 1). Type A—Do not extend the plate at To block out glare from the side—Swing the end of the sun visor when the down the main sun visor, remove it from visor is in the position 1.

  • Page 137: Vanity Mirrors

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Vanity mirrors To use the vanity mirrors, swing down the main sun visor and slide the cover. Type A— The vanity light comes on when you slide the cover. To prevent the battery being discharged, the light will automatically turn off when the key is removed for 30 minutes or more.
  • Page 138 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508)
  • Page 139 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Lights, Wipers and Defogger Headlights and turn signals ........Emergency flashers .

  • Page 140: Headlights And Turn Signals

    For details, contact your ed immediately when entering a dark tun- Toyota dealer. nel, parking structure, etc. Automatic light cut off system Position 1 or position 3 with the tail lights on—...
  • Page 141 (position 3)—Pull the lever all the way NOTICE This DRL system can be disabled. For back. The high beam headlights turn off details, contact your Toyota dealer. To prevent the battery from being dis- when you release the lever. charged, do not leave the lights on...
  • Page 142 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Headlights and turn signals (without automatic light control system) If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. For the U.S.A. TURN SIGNALS To signal a turn, push the headlight/ turn signal lever up or down to position...
  • Page 143 “ACC” or “LOCK” position. This DRL system can be disabled. For Position 2— details, contact your Toyota dealer. The lights automatically turn off after 30 seconds when all the side doors and back door are closed with the ignition key in the “ACC”...
  • Page 144 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the turn signal indicator lights (green lights) on the instrument panel flash faster than normal, a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out. High−Low beams—For high beams, turn TURN SIGNALS the headlights on and push the lever away To signal a turn, push the headlight/ from you (position 1).

  • Page 145: Emergency Flashers

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Emergency flashers Instrument panel light control NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis- charged, do not leave the switch on longer than necessary when the en- gine is not running. To turn on the emergency flashers, To adjust the brightness of the instru- push the switch.

  • Page 146: Front Fog Lights

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Interior light (without rear Front fog lights seat entertainment system) ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM Door linked operation—When the switch is in the “DOOR” position and any of the side doors and back door is opened, the light will come on. After all the side doors and back door are closed, the light re- mains on for about 15 seconds before fading out.
  • Page 147 For details, contact your Door linked operation—When the switch is Toyota dealer. in the “DOOR” position and any of the Cancelling the door key or the wireless side doors and back door is opened, the remote control transmitter linked opera- light will come on.

  • Page 148: Personal Lights

    Luggage compartment light The following adjustments can be made in this system. For details, contact your Toyota dealer. Cancelling the door key or the wireless remote control transmitter linked opera- tion Changing the duration of lighting To prevent the battery being discharged,...

  • Page 149: Ignition Switch Light

    15 seconds before fading out. closed when the ignition key is in the “ACC” or “ON” position. The following adjustments can be made in this system. For details, contact your All the side doors and back door are Toyota dealer. closed and locked.

  • Page 150: Running Board Lights

    For details, contact your the light will automatically turn off when Toyota dealer. the key is removed and the door is left opened for 30 minutes or more. Cancelling the door key or the wireless remote control transmitter linked opera-...

  • Page 151: Windshield Wipers And Washer

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Back window wiper and Windshield wipers and washer washer To squirt washer fluid, pull the lever toward you. If the windshield wipers are off, they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts. For instructions on adding washer fluid, see “Adding washer fluid”...

  • Page 152: Back Window And Outside Rear View Mirror Defoggers

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Back window and outside rear view mirror defoggers If the back window is not fully closed, the If the back window is not fully closed, the back window wiper and washer will not back window defogger will not work. Make work.
  • Page 153 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Gauges, Meters and Service reminder indicators Fuel gauge ..........Engine coolant temperature gauge .

  • Page 154: Fuel Gauge

    Fill the fuel tank immediately. The indicator lamp goes off after driving several times. If the indicator lamp does not go off, contact your Toyota dealer as Low fuel level soon as possible. warning light...

  • Page 155: Tachometer

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tachometer Idling for a long period with the air NOTICE conditioning on in stop−and−go traffic. Do not let the indicator needle get Towing a trailer. into the red zone. This may cause NOTICE severe engine damage. z Do not remove the thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat.

  • Page 156: Odometer And Two Trip Meters

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Odometer and two trip meters 3. Trip meter reset knob—Resets the two trip meters to zero, and also change the meter display. To change the meter display, quickly push and release the knob. The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B, then back to the odometer each time you push.

  • Page 157: Service Reminder Indicators And Warning Buzzers

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. If parking brake is off, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. (indicator and buzzer) Fasten driver’s seat belt. (indicator and buzzer) Fasten front passenger’s seat belt.

  • Page 158: Brake System Warning Light

    If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Replace engine oil. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. If brake system warning light is also on, stop immediately and contact Toyota dealer. Take vehicle to Toyota dealer. Close all side doors and back door.
  • Page 159 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the indicator or buzzer comes on... Do this. Add washer fluid. Key reminder buzzer Remove key.
  • Page 160 “ON” position. It is normal if it curs, immediately stop your vehicle at It is dangerous to continue driving turns off after a while. a safe place and contact your Toyota normally when the brake fluid level is dealer. Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly low.

  • Page 161: Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light

    Call a is not fastened. Unless the driver fastens warning light comes on. Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for the belt, the light continues flashing and assistance. NOTICE...

  • Page 162: Malfunction Indicator Lamp

    Have your vehicle For details, see “Emissions Inspection and Empty fuel tank checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as Maintenance (I/M) programs” on page 410 If the fuel tank is empty, refuel immedi- possible.

  • Page 163: Engine Oil Replacement Reminder Light

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (h) Engine Oil Replacement Reminder You need to reset the light after the en- When the “ABS” warning light is on (and Light (for vehicles sold in U.S.A.) gine oil replacement. Reset the light by the brake system warning light is off), the following the procedure below: following systems do not operate, but the This light acts as a reminder to replace...

  • Page 164: Open Door Warning Light

    Contact your The light may stay on for about 60 Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly Toyota dealer as soon as possible to seconds after the ignition key is turned may turn on the lights. It is normal if they service the vehicle.

  • Page 165: Srs Warning Light

    If the light does not go off, call a If any of the following conditions occurs, Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop for If the warning light blinks, the tire pres- this indicates a malfunction of the airbags assistance.
  • Page 166 If any service reminder indicator or warn- The following service reminder indica- ing buzzer does not function as described tors go off after a few seconds: above, have it checked by your Toyota Engine oil replacement reminder light dealer as soon as possible. “ABS” warning light “VSC TRAC”...
  • Page 167 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake Ignition switch ..........Automatic transmission .

  • Page 168: Ignition Switch

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Ignition switch “LOCK”—Engine is off and the steering NOTICE wheel is locked. The key can be re- moved only at this position. Do not leave the key in the “ON” position if the engine is not running. You must push in the key to turn it from The battery will discharge and the “ACC”...

  • Page 169: Automatic Transmission

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Automatic transmission Your automatic transmission has a shift lock system to minimize the possibility of incorrect operation. This means you can only shift out of “P” position when the brake pedal is depressed (with the ignition switch in “ON”...
  • Page 170 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (b) Normal driving 2. With your foot holding down the brake Vehicles with multi−mode control— pedal, shift the selector lever to “D”. 1. Start the engine as instructed in “How Always use the “D” position for better fuel to start the engine”...
  • Page 171 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (c) Using engine braking 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine To use engine braking, you can downshift Four−wheel drive control switch Four−wheel drive control switch the transmission as follows: knob at “H4” knob at “H4”...
  • Page 172 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine (d) Using “3”, “2” and “L” positions NOTICE Four−wheel drive control switch The “3”, “2” and “L” positions are used for z Be careful not to over−rev the en- knob at “H4” strong engine braking as described pre- gine.
  • Page 173 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (f) Parking Four−wheel drive models z Do not continue hill climbing or 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. hard towing for a long time in the 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine “3”, “2” or “L” position. This may 2.

  • Page 174: Four−Wheel Drive System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Four−wheel drive system (full−time four−wheel drive models)— (a) Four−wheel drive control (g) Good driving practice (h) If you cannot shift the selector le- ver out of “P” position If the transmission repeatedly shifts up and down between fourth gear and If you cannot shift the selector lever from overdrive when climbing a gentle slope, the “P”...
  • Page 175 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Use the four−wheel drive control switch “L4” (low speed position, center differ- NOTICE knob and center differential lock switch ential unlocked): Four−wheel drive control to select the transfer and center differ- switch knob at “L4”, center differential lock As soon as the center differential lock ential modes.
  • Page 176 If the indicator continues to blink even if tial lock switch. ential is not still locked as long as the doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as indicator light remains off. SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4” soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the four−wheel drive system.
  • Page 177 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Four−wheel drive system (multi−mode four−wheel drive models)— (a) Multi−mode control Use the center differential lock system if your wheels get stuck in a ditch, or when you are driving on a slippery or bumpy surface. When the center differential is locked, the vehicle stability control system is automatically turned off and the center differential lock and “VSC OFF”...
  • Page 178 The four−wheel drive indicator light comes If the indicator blinks even if doing so, on when the “H4” mode is selected. contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. There may be a trouble in the Use this for greater traction when you center differential lock system.
  • Page 179 If the indicator light continues to blink If the four−wheel drive indicator light con- even if doing so, contact your Toyota tinues to blink and the buzzer sounds dealer as soon as possible. There may be when you operate the multi−mode control a trouble in the four−wheel drive system.

  • Page 180: Traction Control System

    If the indicator continues to blink even if Under certain slippery road condi- tial lock switch. doing so, contact your Toyota dealer as tions, full traction of the vehicle and SHIFTING BETWEEN “H4” AND “L4” soon as possible. There may be a trouble power to the rear wheels cannot be in the four−wheel drive system.
  • Page 181 Toyota dealer. The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the traction control system, the “AUTO LSD” system, the vehicle stability control system and the hill−start assist control system such...

  • Page 182: Active Traction Control System

    CAUTION to continue your driving. Under certain slippery road condi- In the following cases, contact your Toyota tions, full traction of the vehicle and dealer: power to the 4 wheels cannot be The warning light does not come on maintained, even though the traction after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 183 Toyota dealer. The brake actuator temperature increases during continuous operation of the active traction control system, the vehicle stabil- ity control system, the downhill assist con- trol system and the hill−start assist control...

  • Page 184: Auto Lsd" System

    However, as normal braking oper- ates when being applied, there is no prob- lem to continue your driving. In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The warning light does not come on after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.
  • Page 185 If the engine is turned off while the cator lights does not come on when the “AUTO LSD” indicator light is on and then ignition key is turned to “ON”, contact restarted, the indicator light will turn off your Toyota dealer. automatically.
  • Page 186 “AUTO LSD” system can driving. no longer operate. In this case, immedi- In the following cases, contact your Toyota ately stop your vehicle at a safe place. dealer: If the system continues to operate, the...

  • Page 187: Vehicle Stability Control System

    When replacing the tires or wheels, the brake pedal will become hard at an contact your Toyota dealer. (See earlier position than usual. However, the “Checking and replacing tires” on brakes will respond to the pedal force if page 427 in Section 7−2.)
  • Page 188 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) In the following cases, contact your Toyota dealer: The indicator light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to “ON”. The indicator light remains on after the ignition key is turned to “ON”.

  • Page 189: Downhill Assist Control System

    2. In order to make full use of the en- Do not rely excessively on the down- In the following cases, contact your Toyota gine brake, putting the transmission hill assist control system. It may not dealer: in “L”...
  • Page 190 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the indicator light does not come on when the switch is pushed, contact your Toyota dealer. 3. Push the “DAC” switch to turn the With the vehicle traveling at a speed of system on. The downhill assist con-...
  • Page 191 Toyota dealer. tuator. (Although the downhill assist con- trol system does not operate, it is no The brake actuator temperature increases problem to continue your driving.) The...

  • Page 192: Hill−Start Assist Control System

    In the following cases, contact your Toyota Do not use the hill−start assist con- dealer: trol system to stop the vehicle. This...
  • Page 193 “AUTO LSD” system (two−wheel drive come on when the ignition is turned on, models) on such as slippery roads. If the contact your Toyota dealer. brake actuator temperature becomes too high while any of the systems is operat- ing, a buzzer will start to sound intermit- tently to indicate that the hill−start assist...

  • Page 194: Rear Height Control Air Suspension

    If the “VSC TRAC” warning light comes driving. (a) Vehicle height modes on, there may be an abnormality in any In the following cases, contact your Toyota of the following systems in addition to the “N” (normal) mode— dealer: hill−start assist control system.
  • Page 195 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) “HI” (high) mode— “LO” (low) mode— When selecting a mode, there is a ve- hicle speed limit. Refer to the following The vehicle height is about 40 mm (1.6 The vehicle height is about 20 mm (0.8 table.
  • Page 196 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the vehicle is moved to its usual loca- To change the “LO” mode to “HI”, push tion or the ice is removed and the height the switch twice. It takes about 30 sec- select switch pressed, vehicle onds until the “LO”...
  • Page 197 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (d) Turning off the rear height control NOTICE air suspension z If the vehicle height is changed fre- To turn off the rear height control air quently when the vehicle is heavily suspension with the vehicle stopped, loaded, the compressor may over- push “HEIGHT...
  • Page 198 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) z If your vehicle gets ditched, turn off CAUTION the rear height control air suspen- sion with the “HEIGHT CONTROL If you drive through deep water over OFF” switch. Otherwise, the vehicle about 700 mm (28 in.) in depth, put height may change because of the the vehicle height in the “HI”...
  • Page 199 Toyota dealer as soon as possible. be lowered with the height select switch. The height control indicator lights change as follows:...

  • Page 200: Tire Pressure Warning System

    If this is the case, bring your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible and have it checked. Type A Type B...
  • Page 201 If the low tire pressure warning light duce to an appropriate speed as placed by the nearest Toyota dealer comes on or blinks, do the following. soon as possible. or authorized tire dealer. The tire...
  • Page 202 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If the warning light blinks: CAUTION The tire pressure warning system may be malfunctioning. Contact your Toyota The use of non−genuine wheels will dealer. cause the air pressure sensors to SYSTEM MALFUNCTION transmit the electronic code in dif-...
  • Page 203 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) For vehicles sold in U.S.A. As an added safety feature, your ve- NOTICE: hicle has been equipped with a tire This equipment has been tested and This device complies with Part 15 of the pressure monitoring system (TPMS− found to comply with the limits for a FCC Rules.

  • Page 204: Replacing Tires And Wheels

    For better holding power, first de- placed and ID codes registered by a For vehicles sold in Canada Toyota dealer. If you need sensors, press the brake pedal and hold it while purchase from a Toyota dealer. setting the parking brake.

  • Page 205: Cruise Control

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Cruise control The cruise control is designed to main- CAUTION tain a set cruising speed without requir- ing the driver to operate the accelera- Before driving, be sure the parking tor. Cruising speed can be set to any brake is fully released and the park- speed above 40 km/h (25 mph).
  • Page 206 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) you need acceleration—for example, CAUTION when passing—depress accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed To avoid accidentally engaging the the set speed. When you release it, the cruise control, turn the system off vehicle will return to the speed set prior when it is not in use.
  • Page 207 To decrease the vehicle celled, the cruising speed can be resumed speed, reset to a slower speed with the If this is the case, contact your Toyota by pushing the lever up in the “+ RES” cruise control lever or depress the brake dealer and have your vehicle inspected.
  • Page 208 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508)
  • Page 209 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Audio system Reference ..........Using your audio system .

  • Page 210: Reference

    (with XM satellite radio con- troller) troller) ∗ ∗ : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal- and service. Contact your Toyota deal- er for details. er for details.

  • Page 211: Using Your Audio System

    —Some basics This section describes some of the basic SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS How to subscribe: features on Toyota audio systems. Some You must enter into a separate service ∗ Push “AM”, “FM1”, “FM2”, “FM”, “AM·SAT” information may not pertain to your sys- agreement with the XM radio in order to or “DISC·AUX”...
  • Page 212 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Satellite tuner technology notice: TONE AND BALANCE Balance Toyota’s satellite radio tuners are awarded For details about your system’s tone and A good balance of the left and right stereo Type Approval Certificates from XM Satel-...
  • Page 213 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER (type 1) When you insert a disc, gently push it in with the label side up. The compact disc player will play from track 1 through to the end of the disc. Then it will play from track 1 again.
  • Page 214 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Controls and features "Type 1 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 215 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 1 2 3 4 5 6 (Preset buttons) Switching over the Speed Automatic (Reverse/Fast−forward button) Sound Levelizer (ASL) level These buttons are used to preset and Push and hold “ ” (preset button 6) or tune in radio stations. ASL: The Automatic Sound Levelizer can “...
  • Page 216 MP3/WMA When playing a disc featuring both audio data disc. data (CD−DA) and MP3/WMA files, audio If the malfunction still exists, take your data (CD−DA) is played. vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 217 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) With compact disc changer only— RPT (Repeat) MP3/WMA player To play all the tracks in the magazine in Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can random order: repeat a signal file or an entire folder. There are two repeat features—you can Push and hold “RAND”...
  • Page 218 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SCAN Compact disc player MP3/WMA player Radio There are two scan features—you can ei- There are two scan features—you can ei- ther scan the tracks on a specific disc or ther scan the files in a folder on a specif- You can either scan all the frequencies on scan the first tracks of all the discs in the ic disc or scan the first file of all the...
  • Page 219 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SEEK/TRACK (Seeking/Tracking To fast forward or reverse the disc: If this button is pushed while a compact down) If you want to fast forward or reverse the disc that does not contain text data is disc, push and hold it until you hear a playing, “NO TITLE”...
  • Page 220 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) TUNE·FILE (Tuning and File up/down) Radio Turn the knob clockwise to step up the frequency. Turn the knob counterclockwise to step down the frequency. MP3/WMA player Turn the knob clockwise to file up. Turn the knob counterclockwise to file down.
  • Page 221 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) "Type 2 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 222 ∗ ton number will appear on the display. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal- Push the “AM·SAT” button to turn on the To recall a preset station: Push the button er for details.
  • Page 223 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner vious channel or “CH001”. If it does and service. Contact your Toyota deal- DISC·AUX (Compact disc) not change automatically, select anoth- er for details.
  • Page 224 When playing a disc featuring both audio will close after 15 seconds. from the player and insert an MP3/WMA data (CD−DA) and MP3/WMA files, audio data disc. data (CD−DA) is played. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 225 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) PWR·VOL (Power and Volume) MP3/WMA player RPT (Repeat) Push “PWR·VOL” to turn the audio system There are two random playback features— Compact disc player on and off. Turn “PWR·VOL” to adjust the you can either listen to all of the files on There are two repeat features—you can volume.
  • Page 226 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and then scan again to the next station. file in the folder ends, the folder will re- and service. Contact your Toyota deal- To stop scanning, push this button again. peat from the beginning. To turn off the er for details.
  • Page 227 “ ” will appear on the dis- the player will scan the first file of the and service. Contact your Toyota deal- play and the player will scan the first next folder. To select a folder, push the er for details.
  • Page 228 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner TRACK” button until the number of the the amount of channel separation to prev- and service. Contact your Toyota deal- track you want to listen to appears on the ent the weak signal from creating noise.
  • Page 229 ∗ to the elapsed time. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal- this button pushed while er for details.
  • Page 230 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) "Type 3 Details of specific buttons, controls and features are described in the alphabetical list that follows.
  • Page 231 ∗ ton number will appear on the display. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner and service. Contact your Toyota deal- Push the “AM·SAT” button to turn on the To recall a preset station: Push the button er for details.
  • Page 232 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner tening experience even when road, wind vious channel or “CH001”. If it does and service. Contact your Toyota deal- or other ambient noise levels rise. not change automatically, select anoth- er for details.
  • Page 233 If the malfunction still exists, take your This button is used to load the compact to the system. When the AUX adapter is vehicle to your Toyota dealer. discs in the compact disc player. This in use, “AUX” will appear on the display.
  • Page 234 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) To load multiple compact discs, push and RAND (Random) MP3/WMA player hold the button (until you hear a beep Compact disc player There are two random playback features— when the audio system is on), then insert you can either listen to all of the files on There are two random features—you can the first compact disc.
  • Page 235 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) RPT (Repeat) MP3/WMA player SCAN Compact disc player There are two repeat features—You can Radio repeat a signal file or an entire folder. There are two repeat features—you can You can either scan all the frequencies on either replay a disc track or a whole com- Repeating a file: a band or scan only the preset stations...
  • Page 236 If the player has been scanned in one pass, normal play ∗ scanned all the discs, it will stop scan- resumes. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner ning. and service. Contact your Toyota deal- er for details.
  • Page 237 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner name/feature associated with the channel chapter or track can be changed by push- and service. Contact your Toyota deal- at that time, “− − − − −” will appear on the “ ”...
  • Page 238 ∗ to the elapsed time. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner If this button is pushed while a compact and service. Contact your Toyota deal- disc that does not contain text data is this button pushed while er for details.

  • Page 239: Audio Remote Controls

    ∗ Push the “−” side to decrease the volume. : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner The volume continues to decrease while and service. Contact your Toyota deal- the switch is being pushed. er for details. 2. “ ” switch...

  • Page 240: Aux Adapter

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) AUX adapter To select a desired disc: If you install an audio system other than a genuine audio system, you will not be Push and hold the “ ” or “ ” side of the switch until the disc you want to listen to able to use the AUX adapter.

  • Page 241: Rear Seat Entertainment System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear seat entertainment system— The rear seat entertainment system con- sists of the following components. 1. Front audio system 2. DVD player 3. Rear seat entertainment system display 4. Rear seat entertainment system controller 5. A/V input adapter 6.
  • Page 242 For details, refer to headphone. the manufacturer’s instructions. With some wireless headphone generally available in the market, it may be difficult to catch sound properly. Toyota recom- mends the use of Toyota genuine wireless headphone.
  • Page 243 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) NOTICE z Benzene or alkaline solutions may damage the coated surface of the screen. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not turn on the rear seat entertainment system longer than necessary when the engine is not running.
  • Page 244 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Rear seat entertainment system controller The rear seat entertainment system can BEFORE USING THE CONTROLLER be operated with the rear seat entertain- (for new vehicle owners) ment system controller and buttons on the A battery is already set in the control- DVD player unit.
  • Page 245 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) USING THE CONTROLLER To use the rear seat entertainment sys- tem controller, direct the signal output portion of the controller to the signal reception portion of the rear seat enter- tainment system display. The controller does not operate properly when the signal reception portion of the display exposed...
  • Page 246 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) NOTICE Observe the followings, otherwise the controller may be damaged. z Do not drop or strongly knock the controller against hard objects. z Do not sit on or place heavy ob- jects on the controller. z Do not leave the controller exposed to high temperatures (such as on the instrument panel) for a long time.

  • Page 247: Control Buttons

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Control buttons "Controller 1. “DVD” button This button turns on the DVD mode. 2. “VIDEO” button This button causes the display to use the video signal from an external video device. 3. “OFF” button This button turns off the rear seat en- tertainment system.
  • Page 248 DVD player is This button reverse a screen when the equivalent type of battery recom- operated. DVD player is operated. mended by a Toyota dealer. 13. “SUB TITLE” button 20. “" ” button z Dispose of used batteries according...
  • Page 249 After replacing the battery, check that the Install the cover. 1. Remove the cover of the controller as controller operates properly. If the control- shown. ler still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 250 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Turning the rear seat entertainment system on and To turn on the system, push the “DVD” To turn off the system, push the “OFF” The rear seat entertainment system can button or “VIDEO” button. button. be switched ON and OFF by pushing the “Rr.
  • Page 251 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Front audio system —Rear system lock operation (with navigation system) The rear DVD player can be operated The audio system controls in the instru- through the front audio system. ment panel allow the operation of the rear seat entertainment system by rear seat passengers to be disabled.

  • Page 252: Dvd Player

    “DVD ERROR” appears screen: There is a problem inside the player. Eject the disc. Set the disc again. If the malfunction still exists, take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 253 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If a disc which is not playable is inserted, 8 cm (3 in.) compact disc singles “DISC CHECK” will also appear on the Your compact disc player needs an adap- screen. For appropriate discs for this play- tor to play compact disc singles.
  • Page 254 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —DVD player operation switches The DVD player can be operated with the The player can also be operated with the TURNING THE OPERATION SWITCHES controller buttons directly. switches on the screen. ON AND OFF 1. “DVD” button To operate the switches on the screen, To turn on the operation switches, push select the switch by the joystick and push...
  • Page 255 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) There are operation switches on the “Page 1” and “Page 2” screens. To change the screen, push the “Page 1” or “Page 2” switch on the screen. Top page (DVD video operation switch) Top page (video CD) Second page (DVD...
  • Page 256 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) To turn off the switches on the screen, push the “OPTION” button on the control- ler once again or push the “Hide Buttons” on the screen. On the screen If “ ” appears on the screen when you select a switch, it indicates that the switch cannot work.
  • Page 257 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —DVD player operation NOTE: The playback condition of some CAUTION DVD video discs may be determined by the DVD video software producer. This Conversational speech on some DVDs DVD player plays discs as the software is recorded at a low volume to em- producer intended.
  • Page 258 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) TURNING THE MENU SCREEN FOR THE DISC ON OR OFF DVD video— To turn on the menu screen for the disc, push the “Top Menu” or the “Menu” switch on the screen. You can also turn on the menu screen by pushing the “MENU”...
  • Page 259 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) OPERATING THE “" ”, “ ”, “AA” AND SKIPPING PREDETERMINED SCREEN “""” SWITCHES/BUTTONS To skip to the predetermined screen, push “" ” switch/button: Push this switch/but- the “Return” switch. The DVD player starts ton to pause the disc or to cancel the playing from the beginning of the predeter- pause and return to normal playing.
  • Page 260 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SELECTING THE TITLE To display the searching title screen, push the “Search” switch on the screen. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SEARCH” button on the controller. DVD video DVD video— Select the title number by using the joystick and push the “ENT”...
  • Page 261 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE Push the “Sub Title” switch on the screen, and then the changing subtitle language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SUB TITLE” button on the controller. Each time you push the “Sub Title”...
  • Page 262 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING AUDIO LANGUAGE (DVD video only) Push the “Audio” switch on the screen and then the changing audio language screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “AUDIO” button on the controller. DVD video Each time you push the “Audio”...
  • Page 263 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING ANGLE SCREEN Push the “Angle” switch on the screen, and then the changing angle screen will appear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “ANGLE” button on the controller. The angle can be selected for discs that are multi−angle compatible when the “...
  • Page 264 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen, and then the initial setting screen will ap- pear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SET UP” button on the con- troller.
  • Page 265 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING THE AUDIO LANGUAGE To select an audio language, use the joys- CHANGING THE SUBTITLE LANGUAGE tick to enter the appropriate 4−digit lan- Push the “Audio Language” switch on the To display “Select Subtitle Lang.” guage code. For details of the language “Setup Menu”...
  • Page 266 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) To enter the code of the language you CHANGING THE DVD LANGUAGE To enter the code of the language you want to read, use the joystick to enter the want to read, use the joystick to enter the To display the “Select DVD Lang.”...
  • Page 267 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) TURNING THE ANGLE MARK ON OR SETTING LEVEL VIEWER Enter the password and push the “ENT” RESTRICTIONS button. “Select Restriction Level” screen will appear. The angle mark can be turned on for You can restrict the play back screen by discs that are multi−angle compatible.
  • Page 268 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SETTING THE DISPLAY MODE LANGUAGE CODE LIST Pushing the “SIZE” button on the control- Code Language ler causes the display modes to change 1001 Japanese sequentially as follows: 0514 English Normal Wide1 Wide2 0618 French 0405 German 0920 Italian...
  • Page 269 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 0125 Aymara 0610 Fiji 1101 Georgian 0126 Azerbaijani 0615 Faroese 1111 Kazakh 0201 Bashkir 0625 Frisian 1112 Greenlandic 0205 Byelorussian 0701 Irish 1113 Cambodian 0207 Bulgarian 0704 Scots−Gaelic 1114 Kannada 0208 Bihari 0712 Galician 1119 Kashmiri 0209 Bislama 0714...
  • Page 270 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 1320 Maltese 1911 Slovak 2019 Tsonga 1325 Burmese 1912 Slovenian 2020 Tatar 1401 Nauru 1913 Samoan 2023 1405 Nepali 1914 Shona 2111 Ukrainian 1415 Norwegian 1915 Somali 2118 Urdu 1503 Occitan 1917 Albanian 2126 Uzbek 1513 (Afan) Oromo 1918 Serbian...
  • Page 271 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —DVD player operation (video CD/audio CD/CD text/MP3) USING THE CONTROL SCREEN When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- ton on the controller. The status screen will appear on the screen. SELECTING THE CHAPTER/TRACK SELECTING THE DISC MENU NUMBER (video CD only) select chapter/track,...
  • Page 272 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Enter the disc menu number by using the OPERATING THE “" ”, “AA” AND TURNING ON THE DISC MENU (video joystick and push the “ENT” button. The CD only) “""” SWITCHES (video CD only) player starts playing the disc from the Push the “Return”...
  • Page 273 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHANGING THE INITIAL SETTING (video CD only) Push the “Set Up” switch on the screen and then the initial setting screen will ap- pear. You can also display the screen by pushing the “SET UP” button on the con- troller.
  • Page 274 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) USING THE CONTROL SCREEN MP3 only— When playing a disc, push the “DVD” but- Folder and file names will appear on the ton on the controller. The control screen screen when the “DVD” button is pushed. will appear on the screen.

  • Page 275: Screen Adjustment

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Screen adjustment 3. “SCAN” switch You can adjust the color, contrast, tone and brightness of the screen. When the “SCAN” switch is pushed, all the files in a current folder will be Push the “DISPLAY” button on the control- scanned.
  • Page 276 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Selecting the video mode —DVD video disc information After adjusting the screen, push the “ENT” DVD PLAYER AND DVD VIDEO DISCS button or “DISPLAY” button to return to This DVD player conforms to NTSC col- the previous screen. or TV formats.
  • Page 277 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Marks shown on DVD video discs: DVD VIDEO DISC GLOSSARY Level 8: All types of DVD video discs can be played. DVD video discs: Digital Versatile Disc that holds video. DVD video discs have Multi−angle feature: You can enjoy the Indicates NTSC format adopted “MPEG2”, one of the world stan- same scene at different angles.
  • Page 278 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —A/V input adapter Manufactured under license from Dolby The rear entertainment system plays vid- Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and sound when audio−video the double−D symbol are trademarks of equipment is connected to the A/V input Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpub- adapter.
  • Page 279 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Power outlet After plugging the cord into the adapter, This power outlet is designed for use as To use the power outlet, push the main let it go through the gap between the a power supply for the audio device con- switch on the instrument panel.

  • Page 280: Audio/Video System Operating Hints

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Audio/video system operating hints Other appliances requiring an extremely NOTICE NOTICE stable power supply: microcomputer− controlled electric blankets, touch sen- z To prevent the battery from being To ensure correct audio/video system sor lamps, etc. discharged, do not use the power operation: outlet longer than necessary when Certain electrical appliances may cause...
  • Page 281 : Use of satellite radio requires XM tuner addition, reception conditions ened, and there is another strong station and service. Contact your Toyota deal- change constantly as your vehicle moves. nearby on the FM band, your radio may er for details. Here are some common reception prob-...
  • Page 282 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CARING FOR YOUR COMPACT DISC If this equipment does cause harmful PLAYER, DVD PLAYER AND DISCS interference to radio or television re- Extremely high temperatures can keep ception, which can be determined by your compact disc player and DVD turning the equipment off and on, the player from working.
  • Page 283 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) DVD player only discs marked shown Audio CDs above. The following products may not be playable on your DVD player. SACD Copy−protected CD DVD video CD−R (CD−Recordable) discs CD−RW (CD−Re−writable) CD−ROM DVD−R Video CDs DVD+R DVD+RW DVD−RW Special shaped discs DVD−ROM...
  • Page 284 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) NOTICE Do not use special shaped, transpar- ent/translucent, low quality or labeled discs such as those shown in the il- lustrations. The use of such discs may damage the player or changer, or it may be impossible to eject the disc.
  • Page 285 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) MP3/WMA FILES WMA files can contain a WMA tag that is used in the same way as an ID3 MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer 3) and WMA tag. WMA tags carry information such (Windows Media Audio) are audio com- as track title, artist name.
  • Page 286 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The MP3/WMA player does not play CD−R and CD−RW discs back MP3/WMA files from discs record- CD−R/CD−RW discs that have not been er using packet write data transfer subject to the “finalizing process” (a 001.mp3 (UDF format). Discs should be re- process that allows discs to be played 002.wma...
  • Page 287 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The MP3/WMA player conforms to the TERMS ID3 Tag— track skip function of the CD−R/CD− Packet write— This is a method of embedding track−re- RW disc. lated information in an MP3 file. This em- This is a general term that describes the If you insert a CD−RW disc into the bedded information can include the track process of writing data on−demand to...
  • Page 288 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Level 2: The file name can have up to 31 charac- ters (including the separation mark “.” and file extension). Each folder must contain fewer than 8 hierarchies. Extended formats Joliet: File names can include up to 64 charac- ters.
  • Page 289 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Air conditioning system Controls ........... Air flow selector settings .

  • Page 290: Controls

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Controls (without “DUAL” button) 1. Fan speed selector 2. “AUTO” button 3. Temperature selector 4. “A/C” button 5. Air flow selector 6. Air intake selector 7. “OFF” button...
  • Page 291 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) “AUTO” button Temperature selector For automatic operation of the air condi- To increase the temperature, push the “UP” side, decrease push tioning, push the “AUTO” button. An indi- “DOWN” side. cator light will illuminate to show that the automatic operation mode has been se- “LO”...
  • Page 292 If this happens, take your ve- Air intake selector hicle to a Toyota dealer for service. Pressing this button once again returns Push the button to select the air source. the air flow mode to the last one used.
  • Page 293 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Controls (with “DUAL” button) 1. Fan speed selector 2. Temperature selector (at the independent mode: for driver) (at the linked mode: for driver and front passenger) 3. “AUTO” button 4. “DUAL” button 5. Temperature selector (for front passenger) 6.
  • Page 294 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) “AUTO” button Temperature selector For automatic operation of the air condi- To increase the temperature, push the “ ” side, to decrease it, push the “ ” side. tioning, push the “AUTO” button. An indi- cator light will illuminate to show that the “LO”...
  • Page 295 If this happens, take your ve- Air intake selector hicle to your Toyota dealer for service. Pressing this button once again returns Push the button to select the air source. the air flow mode to the last one used.

  • Page 296: Air Flow Selector Settings

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Air flow selector settings Operating tips To cool off your Toyota after it has been parked in the hot sun, drive with the windows open for a few minutes. This vents the hot air, allowing the air conditioning to cool the interior more quickly.
  • Page 297 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If following another vehicle on a dusty Heating Air conditioning road, or driving in windy and dusty For best results, set controls as follows: For best results, set controls as follows: conditions, it is recommended that the For automatic operation—...
  • Page 298 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Ventilation Defogging and defrosting Press the “A/C” button for dehumidified heating or cooling. This setting clears the For best results, set controls as follows: —The inside of the windshield front view more quickly. For automatic operation— For best results, set controls as follows: On humid days, do not blow cold air —For automatic operation...

  • Page 299: Instrument Panel And Rear Vents

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Instrument panel and rear vents Pressing the windshield air flow button turns on the defogging function with the purpose of clearing the front view. When pressing the windshield air flow but- ton, the air intake selects FRESH auto- matically.

  • Page 300: Air Conditioning Filter

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Checking and replacing the Air conditioning filter— air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter may clog af- ter long use. The filter may need to be replaced if the air flow of the air condi- tioning and heater experiences extreme reductions in operating efficiency, or if the windows begin to fog up easily.
  • Page 301 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 1. Open the glove box. Remove the 2. Push in each side of the glove box 3. Remove the filter case by holding screw with a Phillips−head screw- to disconnect the claws. both sides. driver and slide the hook as shown.
  • Page 302 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) INFORMATION The air filter should be installed prop- erly in position. The use of air condi- tioning with the air filter removed may cause deteriorated dustproof per- formance and then affect air condi- tioning performance. 4. Remove filter from the filter...
  • Page 303 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Other equipment Multi−information display ........Compass .

  • Page 304: Multi−Information Display

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Multi−information display— 1. “RESET” button 2. “MODE” button 3. Air conditioning system without “DUAL” button—Cruise information display Air conditioning system with “DUAL” button—Outside temperature and cruise information display 4. Clock 5. Air conditioning system without “DUAL” button only—Outside temperature display 6.
  • Page 305 1:01—1:29, the time will change to 1:00. If “−−_C” (“−−_F”) appears on the display, If the time is between 1:30—1:59, the contact your Toyota dealer. time will change to 2:00. There may be a case that “−−_C” (“−−_F”) The key must be in the “ACC” or “ON”...
  • Page 306 2. Driving range “−−_C” (“−−_F”) will appear on the display. If “−−_C” (“−−_F”) appears on the display, 3. Average fuel consumption contact your Toyota dealer. 4. Average vehicle speed There may be a case that “−−_C” (“−−_F”) 5. Display off...

  • Page 307: Compass

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Compass 2. Driving range 3. Average fuel consumption (“RANGE MI” or “RANGE km”) (“AVG. MPG” or “AVG. L/100 km”) The distance the vehicle can travel with Average fuel consumption is calculated the remaining fuel is calculated and and displayed based on total driving displayed based on the quantity of re- distance and...
  • Page 308 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The compass indicates the direction The vehicle is in a place where the that the vehicle is heading. In the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in- above case, it shows that the vehicle is terference by artificial magnetic fields heading north.
  • Page 309 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CALIBRATING THE COMPASS (deviation calibration) The direction display on the compass deviates from the true direction deter- mined by the earth’s magnetic field. The angle of deviation varies according to the geographic position of the vehicle. To adjust this deviation, stop the vehicle, then push and hold the “COMP”...
  • Page 310 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) After calibration, leaving the system for Samoa: 5 Guam: Saipan: several seconds returns it to the compass mode. CAUTION Do not adjust the display while the vehicle is moving. Be sure to adjust the display only when the vehicle is stopped.
  • Page 311 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Perform circling calibration just after you have purchased your Toyota. And then always perform circling calibration after the battery has been removed, re- placed or disconnected. Do not perform circling calibration of the compass in a place where the earth’s magnetic field is subject to in-...

  • Page 312: Rear View Monitor System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear view monitor system The rear view monitor system assists CAUTION CAUTION the driver by displaying an image of the view behind the vehicle while back- When doing the circling calibration, Never depend on rear view ing up.
  • Page 313 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) When replacing the tires, please consult Do not use the system when the your Toyota dealer. If you replace the back door is not completely closed. tires, the area displayed on the screen If the back of the vehicle is hit, the may change.
  • Page 314 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) AREA DISPLAYED ON SCREEN When water droplets are adhering to the camera, or when humidity is high Image is displayed approximately level (for example, when it rains) on screen. When foreign matter (for example, The area detected by the camera is snow or mud) is adhering to the cam- limited.

  • Page 315: Power Outlet

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Power outlet (12 VDC) Luggage compartment If a bright light (for example, sunlight re- flected off the vehicle body) is picked up ∗ The power outlets are designed for by the camera, the smear effect peculiar power supply for car accessories.
  • Page 316 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Power outlet (115 VAC) NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown, do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/120W. z To prevent the battery from being discharged, do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

  • Page 317: Glove Box

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Glove box Appliances with high initial peak watt- NOTICE age: cathode−ray tube type televisions, compressor−driven refrigerators, electric z To prevent the battery from being pumps, electric tools, etc. discharged, do not use the power outlet longer than necessary when Measuring devices which process pre- the engine is not running.

  • Page 318: Garage Door Opener

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Garage door opener On some models, an auxiliary box is Indicator light located inside the glove box. To increase the capacity of the glove box, raise the lower panel of the auxiliary box. Buttons The garage door opener ( Universal Transceiver) is manufactured under license from HomeLink and can...
  • Page 319 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (a) Programming the HomeLink Home Linkr The HomeLink in your vehicle has 3 buttons and you can store one program for each button. To ensure correct programming into the HomeLink , install a new battery in the hand−held transmitter prior to program- 25 to 75 mm ming.
  • Page 320 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each re- The ceiling mounted garage door opener maining HomeLink button to program motor should recognize another device. HomeLink unit and be able activate the garage door up/down. Programming a rolling code system 4.
  • Page 321 Programming other devices Refer to HomeLink on the internet at: To program other devices such as home WWW.HOMELINK.COM security systems, home door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance. Reprogramming a button (c) Erasing entire HomeLink Individual HomeLink...

  • Page 322: Auxiliary Boxes

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Auxiliary boxes— To use the auxiliary boxes, open the CAUTION This device complies with Part 15 of the lids as shown in the following illustra- FCC Rules and with RSS−210 of the IC tions. When programming the HomeLink Rules.
  • Page 323 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Type A (overhead console) Type C (rear console box) Type E (right side of luggage compart- ment) Type B (instrument panel) Type D (rear tire house)

  • Page 324: Rear Console Box

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Using the holding belts Rear console box CONSOLE BOX TABLE To use the console box table, open it. CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the table closed while driving.

  • Page 325: Tissue Box Holder

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tissue box holder The rear console box is equipped with a tissue box holder on the inside of the rear console box lid. To use the tissue box holder: 1. Pull up the console box lid while push- ing the lock release button.

  • Page 326: Coin Holder

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Coin holder Trash holder The rear console box is equipped with a coin holder. To use the coin holder: 1. Pull up the console box lid while push- ing the lock release button. 2. Push coins down into the holder. The coin holder is detachable.

  • Page 327: Front Cup Holders

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Front cup holders The trash holder is designed to use the grocery bag as a trash bag. To use the trash holder: 1. Raise the trash holder. 2. Fit the grocery bag onto the holder by hanging its handles on the two hooks indicated at the left and right.

  • Page 328: Rear Cup Holders And Tray

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear cup holders and tray (vehicles without third seats) The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink−cans securely. The cup holder can be adjustable to the size of the cups or drink−cans by changing the holder position and the arm position, as shown.
  • Page 329 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 2. To use the rear cup holder, push and 3. To use the tray, pull it out. pull it out. CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup holder, such items thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the...

  • Page 330: Rear Cup Holders

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Rear cup holders (vehicles with third seats) Bottle holders The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink−cans securely. Type A—To use the holder, pull the arm- rest out and push the lid. CAUTION Do not place anything else other than cups or drink−cans in the cup holder,...

  • Page 331: Tie−Down Hooks

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tie−down hooks Grocery bag hooks The bottle holders are designed to hold bottles securely. CAUTION Do not attempt to use the holder for any other purpose for which it was intended. Inappropriately sized shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident.

  • Page 332: Cargo Net Hooks

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Cargo net hooks Luggage cover USING LUGGAGE COVER To use the luggage cover: 1. Attach the front hooks of the lug- gage cover to the head restraint. 2. Pull out the rear luggage cover and hook it on the anchors. CAUTION Do not place anything on the luggage cover.

  • Page 333: Double Deck

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Double deck REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To use the double deck: 2. Hold the handle and raise the double deck on the rear tire houses. To remove the luggage cover, detach its 1. Turn the left and right knobs from hooks from the head restraint.

  • Page 334: Roof Luggage Carrier

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Roof luggage carrier NOTICE When using the double deck at the raised position, do not place any ob- ject heavier than 30 kg (66 lb.). 3. Turn the left and right knobs from “UNLOCK” position “LOCK” position. Make sure the double deck is securely locked.
  • Page 335 When there is no luggage on the roof luggage carrier, Toyota recommends that Loading cargo on the roof luggage the front and rear cross rails be secured carrier will make the center of the in the positions indicated in the illustra- vehicle gravity higher.

  • Page 336: Floor Mat

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size. CAUTION If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2 holes, then they are designed for use with Make sure the floor mat is properly locking clips. Fix the floor mat with lock- placed on the floor carpet.
  • Page 337 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Off−road vehicle precautions ....... . .

  • Page 338: Off−Road Vehicle Precautions

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Off−road vehicle precautions This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- CAUTION hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation Always observe the following precau- to the height of its center of gravity to tions to minimize the risk of serious make it capable of performing in a wide personal injury or damage to your ve-...

  • Page 339: Break−In Period

    Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. winds than an ordinary passenger your vehicle: The special nozzle on pumps with un- car. Slowing down will allow you to...
  • Page 340 If you use gasohol in your Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Toyota, be sure that it has an octane Europe and Japan have developed a Number 96) or higher. rating no lower than 87.

  • Page 341: Fuel Pump Shut Off System

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- If you plan to drive your Toyota in NOTICE plying fuel to the engine to minimize the another country...

  • Page 342: Three−Way Catalytic Converters

    Do not drive with an extremely low vehicle in for a check−up as soon fuel level; running out of fuel could as possible. Remember, your Toyota cause the engine to misfire, creat- dealer knows your vehicle and its ing an excessive load on the three−...

  • Page 343: Engine Exhaust Cautions

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Facts about engine oil Engine exhaust cautions consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL CAUTION Keep the back door and back win- Engine oil has the primary functions of dow closed while driving. An open lubricating and cooling the inside of the Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust.

  • Page 344: Iridium−Tipped Spark Plugs

    Therefore, it eration. is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil A new engine consumes more oil, since level be checked every time you refuel its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls the vehicle.

  • Page 345: Brake System

    10 increase. warning light comes on, immediately stop km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the your vehicle and contact your Toyota deal- vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph).
  • Page 346 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Depressing the brake pedal on slippery CAUTION Driving with tire chains installed. road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, Driving over the steps such as the overestimate anti−lock joints in a bridge, etc.
  • Page 347 Type A Brake assist system the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to Traction control system service the vehicle. (two−wheel drive models) The light does not come on when the Active traction control system ignition key is turned to the “ON”...

  • Page 348: Brake Pad Wear Limit Indicators

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Brake pad wear limit indicators Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- CAUTION ding−down. BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM If the “ABS” warning light remains on When you slam the brakes on, the together with the brake system warn-...

  • Page 349: Limited−Slip Differential

    NOTICE This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering Use only a spare tire of the same the ownership of your vehicle. brand, size, construction and load ca-...

  • Page 350: Theft Prevention Labels

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Theft prevention labels —Engine number (except for Canada) The engine number is stamped on the Your new vehicle carries theft preven- engine block as shown. tion labels which are approximately 47 mm (1.85 in.) by 12 mm (0.47 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from...

  • Page 351: Suspension And Chassis

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Suspension and chassis CAUTION Do not modify the suspension/chassis with lift kits, spacers, springs, etc. It can cause dangerous handling charac- teristics resulting in loss of control.

  • Page 352: Tire Information

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tire information— —Tire symbols This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire size” on page 344. 2. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 343. 3.
  • Page 353 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) 7. “TUBELESS” “TUBE The “DOT” symbol certifies that the TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not tire conforms to applicable Federal have a tube inside the tire and air Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. is directly filled in the tire.
  • Page 354 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Tire size —Name of each section of tire This illustration indicates typical tire 1. Section width 1. Bead size. 2. Tire height 2. Sidewall 1. Tire (P=Passenger car, 3. Wheel diameter 3. Shoulder T=Temporary use) 4. Tread 2.
  • Page 355 150 would wear conditions on specified government purchasers of Toyota vehicles with in- one and a half (1−1/2) times as well test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. formation on uniform tire quality grad-...
  • Page 356 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Temperature A, B, C—The tempera- ture grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resis- tance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
  • Page 357 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Glossary of tire terminology Tire related term Meaning the combined weight (in excess of those standard items which may be replaced) of automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power Accessory weight windows, power seats, radio, and heater, to the extent that these items are available as factory−installed equipment (whether installed or not) tire inflation pressure when the vehicle has been parked for at least 3 hours or more, or it has not been driven more than 1.5 km or 1 mile...
  • Page 358 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tire related term Meaning 68 kg (150 lb.) times the number of occupants specified in the second Normal occupant weight column of Table 1 that follows distribution of occupants in a vehicle as specified in the third column of Table Occupant distribution 1 that follows the combined weight of those installed regular production options weighing...
  • Page 359 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tire related term Meaning the load on an individual tire that is determined by distributing to each axle Vehicle normal load on the tire its share of the curb weight, accessory weight, and normal occupant weight (distributed in accordance with Table 1 that follows) and dividing by two Weather side the surface area of the rim not covered by the inflated tire...

  • Page 360: Vehicle Load Limits

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Vehicle load limits Vehicle load limits include total load Seating capacity: Towing capacity: capacity, seating capacity, towing ca- Without third seats: For weight carrying hitch pacity and cargo capacity. Follow the Total 5 (Front 2, Rear 3) 2268 kg (5000 lb.) load limits shown below.

  • Page 361: Cargo And Luggage

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Cargo and luggage— —Stowage precautions Cargo capacity When stowing cargo and luggage in D Do not store more than 91 kg the vehicle, observe the following: Cargo capacity may increase or de- (200 lb.) of cargo and luggage crease depending on the size (weight) D Put cargo and luggage in the lug- in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 362 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Capacity and distribution Cargo capacity depends on the to- 4. The resulting figure equals the D Do not place anything on the tal weight of the occupants. available amount of cargo and lug- luggage cover. Such items may gage load capacity.
  • Page 363 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) From this condition, if 3 more passen- CAUTION gers with the combined weight of 176 kg (388 lb.) get on, the available car- Even if the total load of occu- go and luggage load will be reduced pant’s weight and the cargo load as follows: is less than the total load capac-...

  • Page 364: Types Of Tires

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Types of tires Determine what kind of tires your All season tires, however, do not have Weight of vehicle is originally equipped with. adequate traction performance Cargo the removed compared with snow tires in heavy or capacity 1.
  • Page 365 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Starting and driving Before starting the engine ........How to start the engine .

  • Page 366: Before Starting The Engine

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) How to start the engine— Before starting the engine —Cranking hold function (a) Before cranking 1. Check the area around the vehicle be- Once you turn the ignition key to “START” 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. fore entering it.

  • Page 367: Tips For Driving In Various Conditions

    To dry them, drive vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the park- ing brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
  • Page 368 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Vehicles with rear height control air Do not drive in excess of the speed Vehicles with rear height control air suspension: When drive limit. Even if the legal speed limit suspension: If you drive through bumpy road, it is recommended that permits it, do not drive over 140 deep water over about 700 mm (28 the vehicle height should be set in the...

  • Page 369: Off−Road Driving Precautions

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Off−road driving precautions When driving your vehicle off−road, please Recreational Vehicle Clubs After driving through tall grass, observe the following precautions to en- U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check sure your driving enjoyment and to help Land Management that there is no grass, bush, paper, prevent the closure of areas to off−road...

  • Page 370: Winter Driving Tips

    NOTICE z Always perform a maintenance in- tected against freezing. spection after each day of off−road z If driving through water, such as Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” driving that has taken you through when crossing shallow streams, similar high quality ethylene glycol rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.

  • Page 371: Dinghy Towing

    Section 7−3 tells you how to visually in- spect the battery. Your Toyota dealer and Do not use your parking brake when most service stations will be pleased to there is a possibility it could freeze.

  • Page 372: Trailer Towing

    Ask your ing supply company, trucking company, local Toyota dealer for further details be- junk yard, etc. fore towing. CAUTION...
  • Page 373 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CAUTION If towing a trailer and cargo weigh- ing over 2268 kg (5000 lb.), Toyota The maximum gross trailer weight recommends to use a weight dis- tributing hitch. (trailer weight plus cargo weight) must never exceed the following for If towing a trailer and cargo weigh- vehicle with equipped.
  • Page 374 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The gross vehicle weight must not Also for weight distributing hitch Total trailer weight Tongue load exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight (4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only) Rating (GVWR) indicated Two−wheel drive models Certification Label. The gross vehi- 331 kg (730 lb.) cle weight is the sum of weights of Four−wheel drive models...
  • Page 375 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) HITCHES CAUTION If you wish to install a trailer hitch, you should consult with your Toyota dealer. Do not tow the vehicle using the Use only a hitch recommended by the hooked portion of the weight carrying hitch manufacturer and the one which hitch.
  • Page 376 2 threads. The trailer ball shank must be matched to the ball mount hole diameter size. NOTICE 1 Coupler Only use a ball mount attachment 2 Trailer ball specified for the Toyota 4runner. 3 Ball mount attachment...
  • Page 377 Be sure to position the towing brake con- troller where it does not prevent the driver from operating the pedal. Toyota recommends that the sub wire har- ness be stored in the glove box when it is not in use.
  • Page 378 BREAK−IN SCHEDULE CONTROL OFF” switch to turn off the rear height control air suspension. Toyota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a 2. Connect a trailer. vehicle with any new power train com- 3.
  • Page 379 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) DISCONNECTING A TRAILER (models 7. Move the vehicle forward in the “LO” TRAILER TOWING TIPS with rear height control air suspension) (low) mode where the hitch does not When towing a trailer, your vehicle will touch anything in the “N”...
  • Page 380 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Because stopping distance may be in- Crosswinds and rough roads will ad- Because of the added load of the trail- creased, vehicle−to−vehicle distance versely affect handling of your vehicle er, your vehicle’s engine may overheat should be increased when towing a and trailer, causing sway.

  • Page 381: How To Save Fuel And Make Your Vehicle Last Longer

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer When restarting out after parking on a Improving fuel economy is easy—just take Slow down and downshift before slope: it easy. It will help make your vehicle last descending steep or long downhill longer, too.
  • Page 382 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Avoid long engine idling. If you have Keep front wheels in proper CAUTION a long wait and you are not in traffic, alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and it is better to turn off the engine and slow down on rough roads.

  • Page 383: In Case Of An Emergency

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY In case of an emergency If your vehicle will not start ........If your engine stalls while driving .

  • Page 384: If Your Vehicle Will Not Start

    Have converter may overheat and become a tion for about 30 seconds. Then the the key checked at your Toyota dealer. If fire hazard. cranking hold function stops cranking au- none of your keys work, there may be a tomatically, and you can try starting the malfunction in the immobilizer system.
  • Page 385 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) (c) Jump starting To avoid serious personal injury and JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE The gas normally produced by a damage to your vehicle which might re- 1. If the booster battery is installed in battery will explode if a flame or sult from battery explosion, acid burns, another vehicle, make sure the vehicles spark is brought near.
  • Page 386 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Jumper cable Discharged battery Booster battery Positive terminal Negative Discharged battery (“+” mark) terminal Jumper cable Positive terminal (“−” mark) (“+” mark) Booster battery Connecting point for 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) 4. Make the cable connections in the or- c.

  • Page 387: If Your Engine Stalls While Driving

    Move cautiously off the not apparent (for example, lights left on), road to a safe place. CAUTION you should have it checked at your Toyota 2. Turn on your emergency flashers. dealer. 3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or...

  • Page 388: If You Cannot Increase Engine Speed

    When the engine is running, keep checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as flashers. Put the transmission in “P” hands and clothing away from the possible. and apply the parking brake. Turn off moving fan and engine drive belts.

  • Page 389: If You Have A Flat Tire

    You should have it checked as by the jack. soon as possible at your Toyota dealer. 5. Read the following instructions D Stop the vehicle on a level firm thoroughly.
  • Page 390 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Required tools and spare tire NOTICE D Make sure to set the jack prop- erly in the jack point. Raising z Do not continue driving with the vehicle with jack improper- a deflated tire. Driving even a ly positioned will damage the short distance can damage a vehicle or may allow the ve-...
  • Page 391 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Turn the jack joint by hand. To remove the spare tire under the When connecting the jack handle ex- luggage compartment: tensions, use the jack handle to tight- To remove: Turn the joint in direction en the square head bolt. Make sure 1 until the jack is free.
  • Page 392 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Blocking the wheel —Removing wheel ornament 2. Insert the end of the jack handle 2. Block the wheel diagonally op- 3. Remove the wheel ornament. extension into the lowering screw posite the flat tire to keep the Pry off the wheel ornament, using the and turn it counterclockwise with vehicle from rolling when it is...
  • Page 393 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Loosening wheel nuts —Positioning the jack CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a serious ac- cident. Front Rear 4.
  • Page 394 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Raising your vehicle Front of vehicle Put a jack handle, jack handle exten- When connecting the jack handle ex- 6. After making sure that no one sions and jack handle end together tension(s) and jack handle end, use is in the vehicle, as the jack as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 395 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Changing wheels CAUTION Never get under the vehicle when the vehicle is supported by the jack alone. 7. Raise the vehicle high enough 8. Remove the wheel nuts and so that the spare tire can be change tires.
  • Page 396 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Reinstalling wheel nuts CAUTION Never use oil or grease on the bolts or nuts. Doing so may lead to overtightening the nuts and damaging the bolts. The nuts may loose and the wheels may fall off, which could cause a seri- ous accident.
  • Page 397 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Lowering your vehicle —Reinstalling wheel ornament CAUTION D When lowering the vehicle, make sure all portions of your body and all other persons around will not be injured as the vehicle is lowered to the ground. D Have the wheel nuts tightened with torque wrench to 110 N·m (11.5 kgf·m, 83 ft·lbf), as soon...
  • Page 398 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —After changing wheels 12.Check the air pressure of the re- CAUTION CAUTION placed tire. Adjust the air pressure to the specifi- D Take due care in handling the Before driving, make sure all the cation designated on page 451 in ornament to avoid unexpected tools, jack and flat tire are se- Section 8.

  • Page 399: If Your Vehicle Becomes Stuck

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) If your vehicle needs to be If your vehicle becomes stuck towed— If your vehicle becomes stuck in snow, NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— mud, sand, etc., then you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it If you rock your vehicle, observe the forward and backward.
  • Page 400 If towing is necessary, we recommend TOWING PRECAUTIONS: (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck— you to have it done by your Toyota Use a safety chain system for all towing, dealer or a commercial tow truck ser- and abide by the state/provincial and local vice.
  • Page 401 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Two−wheel drive models— Four−wheel drive models— NOTICE (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck (a) Towing with wheel lift type truck z When lifting wheels, take care to From front—Use a towing dolly under the FULL−TIME FOUR WHEEL DRIVE...
  • Page 402 Towing in this manner may be done only All models— If towing is necessary, we recommend on hard−surfaced roads for a short dis- you to have it done by your Toyota tance speeds. Also, (c) Towing with sling type truck...
  • Page 403 If the towing vehicle can hardly time four−wheel drive models, unlock the move, do not forcibly continue the center differential. towing. Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service CAUTION for assistance. Tow the vehicle as straight ahead If the engine is not running, the pow- as possible.

  • Page 404: If You Cannot Shift Automatic Transmission Selector Lever

    6. Start the engine. For your safety, 2. Pry up the cover with a flathead keep the brake pedal depressed. screwdriver or equivalent. Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

  • Page 405: If You Lose Your Keys

    Even if you lose only one key, contact Have the registered identification numbers your Toyota dealer to make a new key. If of your transmitters deleted from your ve- you lose all your master keys, you cannot hicle by your Toyota dealer as soon as make new keys;...
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  • Page 407: Appearance Care

    APPEARANCE CARE Corrosion prevention and appearance care Protecting your Toyota from corrosion ......Washing and waxing your Toyota .

  • Page 408: Protecting Your Toyota From Corrosion

    Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help more harm than good to simply wet the High ambient temperatures can cause ensure long−term corrosion prevention.

  • Page 409: Washing And Waxing Your Toyota

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Washing and waxing your Toyota Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Washing your Toyota 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- ter and dirt can accumulate under the move any mud or road salt from the...
  • Page 410 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap Waxing your Toyota NOTICE or neutral detergent. Polishing and waxing is recommended z Do organic substances Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not to maintain the original beauty of your...

  • Page 411: Cleaning The Interior

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Cleaning the interior Vinyl interior NOTICE CAUTION The vinyl upholstery may be easily Always remove the plastic bumpers if cleaned with a mild soap or detergent Vehicles with side airbags and cur- your vehicle is re−painted and placed and water.
  • Page 412 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Carpets NOTICE NOTICE Use a good foam−type shampoo to z Do not use dye or bleach on the z Do not use organic substances (sol- clean the carpets. belts—it may weaken them. vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.

  • Page 413: Rain Clearing Mirrors

    Toyota, your local alkaline or acid solutions for clean- Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer After wiping dirt off the mirrors leather these could them. When the mirrors fog up cause discoloring.
  • Page 414 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) NOTICE To maintain the rain clearing ability, and prevent the mirrors from being scratched, observe the following pre- cautions. z Do not use any glass cleaners that contain compounds. z If ice should jam the mirror, do not scrape the mirror.
  • Page 415 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE Vehicle maintenance and care Maintenance requirements ........General maintenance .

  • Page 416: Maintenance Requirements

    Simple instructions for how to per- or if you prefer, your Toyota dealer will be dating this warranty. See “Owner’s War- form them are presented on page 411 in pleased to do them at a nominal cost.

  • Page 417: General Maintenance

    Booklet” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- should investigate the cause or take your information. ment” for the details. vehicle to your Toyota dealer or a quali- Radiator, condenser and hoses fied service shop immediately. It is recom- mended that any problem you notice be...
  • Page 418 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Power steering fluid level Seats Brakes Check the level through the reservoir. The Check that all front seat controls such as In a safe place, check that the brakes do level should be in the “HOT” or “COLD” seat adjusters, seatback recliner, etc.

  • Page 419: Does Your Vehicle Need Repairing

    Be on the alert for changes in perfor- If you notice any of these clues, take your mance, sounds, and visual tip−offs that vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as Check that all doors including back door indicate service is needed. Some impor- possible.

  • Page 420: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance (I/M) Programs

    Toyota dealer comes on. In this case, your vehicle may to prepare the vehicle for re−testing. not pass the I/M test and need to be repaired.
  • Page 421 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Introduction Engine compartment overview ....... Fuse locations .

  • Page 422: Engine Compartment Overview

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Engine compartment overview "4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine 1. Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine oil level dipstick 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7.
  • Page 423 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) "4.7 L V8 (2UZ−FE) engine 1. Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 3. Engine coolant reservoir 4. Engine oil level dipstick 5. Engine oil filler cap 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7.

  • Page 424: Fuse Locations

    Read separate Toyota Warranty statement for details and suggestions. This Section gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform. As explained in Section 6, there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools.
  • Page 425 (Removing rings, harmful contaminants which z Add only “Toyota Super Long Life watches, and ties is advisable.) cause skin disorders such as in- Coolant” or similar high quality eth- Right after driving, engine flammation or skin cancer, so care...

  • Page 426: Parts And Tools

    Funnel (only for adding coolant) fied type. Using other types will nance. Remember all Toyota parts are de- cause engine damage, loss of per- CHECKING BRAKE FLUID signed in metric sizes, so your tools must formance or radio noise.
  • Page 427 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) CHECKING AND REPLACING FUSES Parts (if replacement is necessary): Fuse with same amperage rating as original ADDING WASHER FLUID Parts: Water Washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter use) Tools: Funnel REPLACING LIGHT BULBS Parts: Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original (See charts in “Re- placing light bulbs”...
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  • Page 429 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Engine and Chassis Checking the engine oil level ....... . . Checking the engine coolant level .

  • Page 430: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Checking the engine oil level With the engine at operating tempera- If the oil level is below or only slightly ture and turned off, check the oil level above the low level, add engine oil of Low level Full level on the dipstick.
  • Page 431 If SAE 5W−30 is not available, SAE 10W−30 used. However, “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in should be replaced with SAE 5W−30 at your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved the next oil change. “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent...

  • Page 432: Checking The Engine Coolant Level

    −35_C mance for your engine, “Toyota Genuine cock and water pump. (−31_F). Motor Oil” is available, which has been If you can find no leak, have your Toyota specifically tested and approved for all Canada—“Toyota Super Long...

  • Page 433: Checking The Radiator And Condenser

    Checking brake fluid If any of the above parts are extremely dirty or you are not sure of their condi- tion, take your vehicle to a Toyota dealer. CAUTION To prevent burning yourself, be care- ful not to touch the radiator or con- denser when the engine is hot.

  • Page 434: Checking Power Steering Fluid

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Checking power steering fluid Refilling brake fluid: NOTICE 1. Turn the ignition switch off. If cold O.K. If you spill some of the fluid, be sure If hot O.K. 2. Depress the brake pedal more than 20 to wipe it off to prevent it from dam- Close times (until the brake pedal resistance...

  • Page 435: Checking Tire Inflation Pressure

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Checking tire inflation pressure Keep your tire inflation pressures Clean all dirt from the outside of the res- ervoir tank and look at the fluid level. If at the proper level. the fluid is cold, the level should be in the The recommended cold tire inflation “COLD”...
  • Page 436 If a gauge and air pump are not avail- pressure molded on the tire side- able, have your vehicle checked by wall. your Toyota dealer. D Always use a tire pressure gauge. The appearance of a tire CAUTION can be misleading. Besides, tire...

  • Page 437: Checking And Replacing Tires

    D A greater possibility of tire damage from road hazards If a tire frequently needs refilling, have it checked by your Toyota deal- High tire pressure (overinfla- tion)— D Poor handling CAUTION...
  • Page 438 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) The tires on your Toyota have built−in If air loss occurs while driving, do not REPLACING YOUR TIRES tread wear indicators to help you continue driving. Driving even a short When replacing a tire, use a tire of...

  • Page 439: Rotating Tires

    Otherwise, an accident may occur resulting in death or serious injuries. Toyota recommends all four tires, or at least both of the front or rear D Do not mix radial, bias belted, tires be replaced at a time as a set.

  • Page 440: Installing Snow Tires And Chains

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Installing snow tires and chains When rotating tires, check for uneven WHEN SNOW TIRES Four−wheel drive models: wear and damage. Abnormal wear is CHAINS Do not use snow tires of different usually caused by incorrect tire pres- Snow tires or chains are recommended brands, sizes, construction or tread sure, improper wheel alignment, out−...

  • Page 441: Replacing Wheels

    When installing chains on your tires, care- Correct replacement wheels are available fully follow the instructions of the chain at your Toyota dealer. manufacturer. A wheel of a different size or type may If wheel covers are used, they will be...

  • Page 442: Aluminum Wheel Precautions

    Otherwise, an accident may occur re- sulting in death or serious injuries. When balancing your wheels, use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent Do not use wheels other than the and a plastic or rubber hammer. manufacturer’s recommended size,...
  • Page 443 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION − DO−IT−YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Electrical components Checking battery condition ........Battery recharging precautions .

  • Page 444: Checking Battery Condition

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Checking battery condition— —Precautions —Checking battery exterior Terminals CAUTION If electrolyte gets on your skin, thoroughly wash the contact area. If BATTERY PRECAUTIONS you feel pain or burning, get medi- cal attention immediately. The battery produces flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.

  • Page 445: Battery Recharging Precautions

    White door and moon roof. To normalize them, checked by your NOTICE see “Power windows” on page 27, “Power Toyota dealer. back window” on page 30, “Back door” on Never recharge the battery while the Clear or Have battery page 32 and “Electric moon roof” on page engine is running.

  • Page 446: Checking And Replacing Fuses

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Checking and replacing fuses Type A fuses can be pulled out by using the pull−out tool. The location of the pull− Type A out tool is shown in the illustration. If you are not sure whether the fuse has blown, try replacing the suspected fuse with one that you know is good.

  • Page 447: Adding Washer Fluid

    You may use plain water as washer fluid. However, in cold areas where tempera- there is a problem with the electrical sys- tem. Have your Toyota dealer correct it as tures range below the freezing point, use soon as possible.

  • Page 448: Replacing Light Bulbs

    LEDs burn out, your vehicle may not there is a large drop of water on the conform to local laws (SAE). If this oc- inside of the lens, or if there is water curs, take your vehicle to your Toyota pooled inside light,...
  • Page 449 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) A: HB3 halogen bulbs Light bulbs Bulb No. Type B: H11 halogen bulbs Headlights (high beam) 9005 C: HB4 halogen bulbs D: Wedge base bulbs (amber) Headlights (low beam) — E: Single end bulbs Front fog lights 9006 F: Wedge base bulbs (clear) Parking and front side marker lights...
  • Page 450 If the connector is tight, wiggle it. vehicle. Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb. When aiming adjustment is nec- essary, contact your Toyota dealer.
  • Page 451 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Front fog lights 1. Turn the bulb base counterclockwise 2. Unplug the connector while depress- 3. Install a new bulb and connector to the front of the vehicle as shown. ing the lock release. into the mounting hole and turn them clockwise to the front of the If the connector is tight, wiggle it.
  • Page 452 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —Parking and front side —Rear turn signal and marker lights —Front turn signal lights back−up lights flathead screwdriver which wrapped with a cloth.
  • Page 453 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) —License plate lights —High mounted stoplight Clips a: Rear turn signal light Use a Phillips−head screwdriver. Disconnect the clips by using a flathead b: Back−up light screwdriver which wrapped with a cloth.
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  • Page 455 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Dimensions and weights ........Engine .

  • Page 456: Dimensions And Weights

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Dimensions and weights Towing capacity (trailer weight + cargo Overall length mm (in.) 4805 (189.2) weight), kg (lb.): Overall width mm (in.) 1910 (75.2) For weight carrying hitch 2268 (5000) ∗ 2 or 3, 4 Also for weight distributing hitch 1820 (71.7) (4.7 L V8 [2UZ−FE] engine only)

  • Page 457: Engine

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Engine Fuel Service specifications Model: Fuel type: ENGINE 1GR−FE and 2UZ−FE Unleaded gasoline, Octane Rating 87 Valve clearance (engine cold), mm (in.): (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Type: 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine For improved vehicle performance, use 1GR−FE engine Intake 0.15—0.25 (0.006—0.010)
  • Page 458 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in COOLING SYSTEM BATTERY your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved ∗ Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.): Open voltage at 20_C (68_F): “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent 4.0 L V6 (1GR−FE) engine 12.6—12.8 V...
  • Page 459 Four−wheel drive models Below −18_C (0_F) changing the automatic transmission fluid, Front (1.6, 1.3) SAE 80W or 80W−90 use only “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” (ATF Rear 3.05 (3.2, 2.7) JWS3324 or NWS9638) to aid in assuring CHASSIS LUBRICATION Oil type: optimum transmission performance.
  • Page 460 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) BRAKES Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with the force of 490 N (50 kgf, 110 lbf) with the engine running, mm (in.): 54 (2.1) Pedal free play, mm (in.): 1—6 (0.04—0.24) Pad wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04) Lining wear limit, mm (in.): 1.0 (0.04)

  • Page 461: Tires

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Tires Tire size, cold tire inflation pressure and wheel size: Cold tire inflation pressure kPa (kgf/cm or bar, psi) Tire size Wheel size Front Rear Spare ∗ 1 P265/70R16 111S 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) 220 (2.2, 32) ∗...

  • Page 462: Fuses

    ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) Fuses 11. EFI NO.2 10 A: Multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport fuel injec- tion system 12. HEATER NO.2 7.5 A: Air conditioning system 13. AIRSUS NO.2 10 A: Rear height con- trol air suspension 14. SEAT HEATER 25 A: Seat heaters 15.
  • Page 463 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 19. ECU−B 10 A: Anti−lock brake system, 29. IGN 10 A: Multiport fuel injection sys- 39. ECU−IG 10 A: Shift lock control sys- traction control system (two−wheel tem/sequential multiport fuel injection tem, power windows, anti−lock brake drive models), active traction control system, anti−lock brake system, trac- system, traction control system (two−...
  • Page 464 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) 43. TAIL 10 A: Tail lights, license plate 52. TOWING Trailer lights (tail lights, parking lights, instrument panel lights) light control, multiport fuel injection 53. ABS MTR 40 A: Anti−lock brake sys- system/sequential multiport fuel injec- tem, traction control system (two−wheel tion system, instrument panel lights, drive models), active traction control...
  • Page 465 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) SECTION REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS FOR U.S. OWNERS Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners ..... .
  • Page 466 However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
  • Page 467 ’06 4Runner_U (L/O 0508) U −1 Quick index D If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on ..D If your vehicle will not start ........D If your engine stalls while driving .
  • Page 468 The Toyota authorized Repair Manual is packed with literally everything you need to know to perform your own maintenance in virtually every area of your new vehicle.
  • Page 469 The repair manual outlines exactly what main- The repair manual for 4RUNNER may be pur- tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material work yourself step−by−step. Distribution Center. To purchase the repair...

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