Things you did not know about your 4runner

[O2RunnerSR5]

i read this entire thread a few months ago and dont recall reading this because i would have went out and tried it. BUT, after 3 years and 14k miles, i just realized today the back seats recline back! this is awesome!

 

[97BlackAckCL]

Cool little tray for nuts and bolts as and such when working under the hood.

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I've definitely used these to hold nuts and bolts, but they also hold round LED work lights perfectly and allow you to aim where you need them

 

[CavPro]

i read this entire thread a few months ago and dont recall reading this because i would have went out and tried it. BUT, after 3 years and 14k miles, i just realized today the back seats recline back! this is awesome!

This was one thing I looked into before I bought because for my use, adults would be riding back there and that feature was very
important.

 

[ElectroBoy]

I've definitely used these to hold nuts and bolts, but they also hold round LED work lights perfectly and allow you to aim where you need them

I used one of those round cups to hold a bolt last week. Then while moving around under the hood caught it with my sleeve and clunk! it drops down into the skid plate. I presume. hwell:
Be careful.

 

[97BlackAckCL]

I used one of those round cups to hold a bolt last week. Then while moving around under the hood caught it with my sleeve and clunk! it drops down into the skid plate. I presume. hwell:
Be careful.

Yeah, I've definitely lost bolts clips down there before, no fun! I don't do it often, only if I'm doing something quick

 

[johnbt]

"i just realized today the back seats recline back!"

I knew it and forgot. A couple of months ago I was packing for a week of surf fishing at Cape Hatteras and noticed the rear seat backs were uneven and thought WTH? It took me a couple of minutes to remember they reclined.

I don't ride back there. :nod:

 

[Drobs]

This has probably already been mentioned (still reading) but I finally figured out how to turn off the cruise control light on the dash.

 

[Bay33saw]

Not sure if this has been discussed, but wow, I just realized that our Limited's smart key door handles have a lock/unlock sensor on both the top AND the bottom of the handle.

If you can figure out how to change the settings on the drivers door to open all doors at the same when u unlock the door let me know......I did it on my 2012, but for the life of me I cannot remember how to do it on my 2016

 

[rb92673]

If you can figure out how to change the settings on the drivers door to open all doors at the same when u unlock the door let me know......I did it on my 2012, but for the life of me I cannot remember how to do it on my 2016

I believe it is a customizable feature either done by the dealer or through the Carista app.

 

[Bay33saw]

I believe it is a customizable feature either done by the dealer or through the Carista app.

I figured it out with the inter web....hold unlock/lock and the panic button until the car makes beeping sound then your done.....drivers door unlocks all doors......Thanks

 

[Submarinemm]

Auto Windows Down

It's just you. A lot of dealer pukes are dumbsh!ts and don't know how half the stuff works. You should have heard the answer I got when I test drove a 2013 in May and asked about Party Mode... :wtf:

The salesman had no idea that the dealership could turn the feature on to roll the windows down with the remote.

 

[Submarinemm]

While ordering parts from Toyota, I found out they make a 4cyl version of the 5th Gen!!

What year was that one released?

 

[Submarinemm]

The door cup holders serve as a perfect platform for my el cheapo change holder mod. Get standard grade cheapo gym water bottle; chop off top; place in cup holder (perfect fit); empty pockets and add change at your leisure. Removable! Can plastidip if you like (graphite black or sand beige).

Maybe the best mod ever LOL:cheer2:

 

[BlackCloud]

New garage door opener necessitated reprograming of T4R's button. Never saw that below the 3 programmable buttons is a home symbol and up and down arrows. They light up as the door goes up or down!

 

[90Duck]

This tool kit from Harbor Freight that can be picked up for $30 with a coupon, will fit almost perfectly underneath the sliding cargo tray when the tool case is open and laid flat, eliminating the random tools I had rolling around in there previously:

130 Pc Tool Kit with Case

 

[tukes mountain man]

This tool kit from Harbor Freight that can be picked up for $30 with a coupon, will fit almost perfectly underneath the sliding cargo tray when the tool case is open and laid flat, eliminating the random tools I had rolling around in there previously:

130 Pc Tool Kit with Case

Sweet set up.

 

[Northern Cruiser]

How cold was it

She works, but very reluctantly. After about 5 to 10 mins of being out of the garage the gear oils start to coagulate and the power steering stiffens up. Even at highway speeds the tranny fluid only made it up to about 95°F. :smow:

I think it actually got down to the -50°F range here last night. Most thermometers stop in the -30/-40 range, so it's hard to tell for sure.

Found that out while living in Yellowknife NWT. 2008 T4R Limited digital thermometer only went down to -38 celsius

 

[Ehahn84]

Holding up papers ie registration and was insurance

Can any tell me what this area is in the top of the glove box is for
2013 SR5.
Dealer's have no ideas

 

[Bay33saw]

This tool kit from Harbor Freight that can be picked up for $30 with a coupon, will fit almost perfectly underneath the sliding cargo tray when the tool case is open and laid flat, eliminating the random tools I had rolling around in there previously:

130 Pc Tool Kit with Case

HOLY SHIT!!! that has to be the best thing I've seen on here, (well it's good anyway) I'm off to Harbor freight......Does it rattle or make a noise when you drive????

 

[arthurm]

Have you read the reviews on this? I wouldn't trust a tool set from HF.

You can always buy a real socket/tool set and just put the pieces in one or two large pouches. Easy roll out and no rattling.