Toyota 4Runner (2020 year). Instruction - part 24

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Please use as a power supply for electronic goods that use less than
12 VDC / 10 A (power consumption of 120 W).
When using electronic goods, make sure that the power consumption
of all the connected power outlets is less than 120 W.

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Center panel

Open the lid.

NOTICE

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If any electrical appliances are to be used while driving

Securely fasten both the appliances and their cables to prevent them from
falling or getting caught in any of the power train components.

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If  the  power  outlet is  loose  when  an  electrical appliance  plug is  con-
nected

Replace the outlet. Contact your Toyota dealer for any necessary replace-
ments.

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If the power outlet gets dirty

Turn the main switch off and use a soft, clean cloth to wipe it gently. Do not
use any cleansing materials, such as organic solvents, wax, or compound
cleaners, as these may damage the power outlet or cause it to malfunction.

Power outlets

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Console box (inside)

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

Open the lid.

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Luggage  compartment  (vehi-
cles without the 120 V AC)

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Luggage  compartment  (vehi-
cles with the 120 V AC)

Open the lid.

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The power outlets can be used when

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Vehicles without a smart key system

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

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Vehicles with a smart key system

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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When turning the engine switch off

Disconnect electrical devices with charging functions, such as mobile battery
packs.
If such devices are left connected, the engine switch may not be turned off
normally.

NOTICE

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To avoid damaging the power outlets

Close the power outlet lids when the power outlets are not in use. 
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the power outlets may cause a short cir-
cuit.

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the power outlets longer than necessary when the engine is off.

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The USB charging ports are used to supply 2.1 A of electricity at 5 V
to external devices (power consumption of 10.5 W).
The USB charging ports are for charging only. They are not designed
for data transfer or other purposes.
Depending on the external device, it may not charge properly. Refer to
the  instruction  included  with  the  device  before  using  a  USB  charging
port.

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Using the USB charging ports

Open the lid.

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The USB charging ports can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.

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Situations in which the USB charging ports may not operate correctly

●

If a device which consumes more than 2.1 A at 5 V (10.5 W) is connected

●

If a device designed to communicate with a personal computer, such as a
USB memory device, is connected

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If the connected external device is turned off (depending on device)

●

If the temperature inside the vehicle is high, such as after the vehicle has
been parked in the sun

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About connected external devices

Depending on the connected external device, charging may occasionally be
suspended and then start again. This is not a malfunction.

USB charging ports

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To prevent damage to the USB charging ports

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Do not insert foreign objects into the ports.

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Do not spill water or other liquids into the ports.

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When  the USB  charging ports are not  in use,  close the  lids. If  a foreign
object or liquid enters a port may cause a short circuit.

●

Do not apply excessive force to or impact the USB charging ports.

●

Do not disassemble or modify the USB charging ports.

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To prevent damage to external devices

●

Do not leave external devices in the vehicle. The temperature inside the
vehicle may become high, resulting in damage to an external device.

●

Do not push down on or apply unnecessary force to an external device or
the cable of an external device while it is connected.

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To prevent battery discharge

Do not use the USB charging ports for a long period of time with the engine
stopped.

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Pull down the armrest for use.

An assist grip (type A) installed on
the ceiling can be used to support
your  body  while  sitting  on  the
seat.
An assist grip (type B) installed on
the  pillar  can  be  used  when  get-
ting  in  or  out  of  the  vehicle  and
others.

Assist grip (type A)
Assist grip (type B)

Armrest

NOTICE

Do not apply too much load on the armrest.

Assist grips

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Assist grip (type A)

Do not use the assist grip (type A) when getting in or out of the vehicle or
rising from your seat.

NOTICE

Do not hang any heavy object or put a heavy load on the assist grip.

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The garage door opener (HomeLink

®

 Universal Transceiver) is manu-

factured under license from HomeLink

®

.

The HomeLink

®

 compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

®

 Indicator light

Garage  door  operation  indica-
tors (

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P. 386)

Buttons

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Before programming HomeLink

®

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During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or
other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.

●

It  is  recommended  that  a  new  battery  be  placed  in  the  remote
control transmitter for more accurate programming.

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Garage door openers manufactured after 1995 may be equipped
with  rolling  code  protection.  If  this  is  the  case,  you  will  need  a
stepladder  or  other  sturdy,  safe  device  to  reach  the  “learn”  or
“smart” button on the garage door opener motor.

Garage door opener

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: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors,  gates,  entry  doors,  door  locks,  home  lighting  systems,
security systems, and other devices.

Programming the HomeLink

®

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Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

 through 

 must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press  and  release  the  HomeLink

®

  button  you  want  to  program

and check that the HomeLink

®

 indicator light flashes orange.

Point  the  remote  control
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Keep  the  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.

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Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A. own-
ers)

Press and hold the HomeLink

®

 button you want to program and the

remote control transmitter button simultaneously. When the Home-
Link

®

 indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly

flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code),
release both buttons.

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Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

With one hand, press and hold the HomeLink

®

 button you want to

program. With your other hand, press and release the remote con-
trol  transmitter  button every  2  seconds  and  repeat  this cycle until
the HomeLink

®

 indicator light starts to flash rapidly. Then, release

the buttons.

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Test  the  HomeLink

®

  operation  by  pressing  the  newly  pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:

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If the indicator light is solid/continuous, programming has been
completed  and  your  device  should  activate  when  the  Home-
Link

®

 button is pressed and released.

●

If the indicator light blinks rapidly for 2 seconds and then turns
into a solid/continuous light, proceed to the heading “Program-
ming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of
the remaining HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system

2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

Locate  the  “learn”  or  “smart”
button  on  the  garage  door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is  attached  to  the  unit.  The
name  and  color  of  the  button
may  vary  by  manufacturer.
Please refer to the owner’s man-
ual  supplied  with  the  garage
door opener motor for details.

Press and release the “learn”
or “smart” button. 
Perform 

  within  30  sec-

onds after performing 

.

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Press  and  hold  the  pro-
grammed  HomeLink

®

  button

(located  inside  the  vehicle)
for 2 seconds and release it.
Repeat this sequence (press/
hold/release) up to 3 times to
complete programming.
If  the  garage  door  opener
motor  activates  when  the
HomeLink

®

 

button 

is

pressed,  the  garage  door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of the garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way  communication  is  only  available  if  the  garage  door  opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to the owner’s instruction supplied with the garage door opener
motor.)

Press  a  programmed  HomeLink

®

  button  to  operate  a  garage

door. 
Within  1  minute  of  pressing  the  HomeLink

®

  button,  after  the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “learn” or “smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment  of  2-way  communication  with  the  garage  door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green).

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

®

 button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

®

 button.

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator starts flashing, continue to hold

the  HomeLink

®

  button  and  perform  “Programming  HomeLink

®

”

from 

 (it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

®

 indicator to start

flashing).

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Press  the  appropriate  HomeLink

®

  button.  The  HomeLink

®

  indicator

light should turn on.

The  status  of  the  opening  and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a  compatible  device.  (To  check
device  compatibility,  refer  to  the
owner’s  instruction  supplied  with  the
garage door opener motor.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstacles between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received. 
To recall the previous door operation status, press and release either
HomeLink

®

 buttons “1” and “2” or “2” and “3” simultaneously for 2 sec-

onds. The last recorded status will be displayed for 5 seconds.

Operating HomeLink

®

Garage door operation indicators

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2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons  for  10  seconds  until  the
HomeLink

®

 

indicator 

light

changes  from  continuously  lit
(orange)  to  rapidly  flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase  the  programs  stored  in  the
HomeLink

®

 memory.

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Programs stored in the HomeLink

®

 memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the 12-volt battery cable is dis-
connected.

●

If  learning  failed  when  registering  a  different  code  to  a  HomeLink

®

  button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code is not
erased.

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the Home-
Link

®

.

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Certification for the garage door opener

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

 memory (all three programs)

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For vehicles sold in Canada

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For additional programming assistance with your HomeLink

®

 Universal

Transceiver

Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

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When programming a garage door or other remote control device

The garage door may operate, so ensure people and objects are out of dan-
ger to prevent potential harm.

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Conforming to federal safety standards

Do not use the HomeLink

®

 Compatible Transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards.
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an obstruction object. A
door or device without these features increases the risk of death or serious
injury.

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When operating or programming HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

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6-1.  Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle exterior.......... 390

Cleaning and protecting 

the vehicle interior........... 393

6-2.  Maintenance

Maintenance 

requirements................... 396

General maintenance........ 398
Emission inspection and 

maintenance (I/M) 
programs......................... 401

6-3.  Do-it-yourself 

maintenance

Do-it-yourself service 

precautions ..................... 402

Hood ................................. 405
Engine compartment......... 406
Tires .................................. 420
Tire inflation pressure ....... 434
Wheels .............................. 437
Air conditioning filter.......... 440
Wireless remote control/

electronic key battery...... 442

Checking and replacing 

fuses ............................... 445

Light bulbs......................... 448

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Working  from  top  to  bottom,  liberally  apply  water  to  the  vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.

●

Wash  the  vehicle  body  using  a  sponge  or  soft  cloth,  such  as  a
chamois.

●

For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.

●

Wipe away any water.

●

Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If  water  does  not  bead  on  a  clean  surface,  apply  wax  when  the  vehicle
body is cool.

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Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

In  certain  automatic  car  washes,  the  roof  antenna  (if  equipped)  or  rear
spoiler may interfere with machine operation. This may prevent the vehicle
from  being  cleaned  properly  or  result  in  damage  to  the  antenna  or  rear
spoiler.

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High pressure car washes

As  water  may  enter  the  cabin,  do  not  bring  the  nozzle  tip  near  the  gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle 

exterior

Perform  the  following  to  protect  the  vehicle  and  maintain  it  in
prime condition:

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Aluminum wheels (if equipped)

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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

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To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

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Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Plated portions

If dirt cannot be remove, clean the parts as follows:

●

Use  a  soft  cloth  dampened  with  an  approximately  5%  solution  of  neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.

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Notes for a smart key system (if equipped)

If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. (2 m) or more away from the vehi-

cle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-

tem. (

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P. 121)

WARNING

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When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When  washing  the  vehicle,  be  careful  not  to  touch  the  pipe  until  it  has
cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.