Toyota 4Runner 2023 Using the interior lights

The interior of the 2023 Toyota 4Runner is a perfect blend of functionality and comfort, with smart lighting solutions and a variety of storage options that come together to make a great experience for both the driver and the passengers. A sophisticated set of interior lights not only lights up the cabin and makes it easier to see, but also sets the mood. With choices for ambient lighting, people can change the mood to their liking. The 4Runner also has a wide range of storage options that are both useful and easy to use. It has large cargo compartments, storage under the floor, and cleverly designed compartments all over the cabin. This detailed guide goes into great detail about the interior lights and storage features of the 2023 4Runner. It shows their many uses, how they can be customized, and how they all work together to make every trip in this rugged SUV an exercise in comfort, convenience, and utility.

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Interior lights list

1. Rear interior light
2. Front interior light/front personal lights
3. Shift lever light (when the engine switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNI-TION ON mode)
4. Inside door handle lights (if equipped)
5. Outer foot lights (if equipped)
6. Engine switch light
7. Footwell lights (if equipped)
8. Door courtesy lights
   Turning the instrument panel light control dial fully downward disables the inside door handle lights, footwell lights and shift lever light.

Interior lights

Front

1. Turns the lights off
2. Turns the door position on

Rear

1. Turns the door position on
2. Turns the light off
3. Turns the light on

Personal lights

Turns the lights on/off

Illuminated entry system
The lights automatically turn on/off according to engine switch mode, the presence of the electronic key, whether the doors are locked/unlocked, and whether the doors are opened/closed.
To prevent battery discharge
If the following lights remain on, the lights will go off automatically after 20 minutes:

• Engine switch light
• Front interior light
• Rear interior light
• Personal lights
• Footwell lights
• Inside door handle lights
• Door courtesy lights

Customization
Setting (e.g. the time elapsed before lights turn off) can be changed.

NOTICE
To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not running.

Using the storage features

List of storage features

1. Auxiliary box
2. Glove box
3. Bottle holders
4. Tissue pocket
5. Cup holders
6. Pen holder
7. Console box
8. Coin holder

WARNING

• Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
  • Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items.
  • Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire hazard.
• When driving or when the storage compartments are not in use, keep the lids closed. In the event of sudden braking or sudden swerving, an acci-dent may occur due to an occupant being struck by an open lid or the items stored inside.

Glove box

The glove box can be opened by pressing the lock release button and can be locked and unlocked by using the mechanical key.

1. Open
2. Unlock
3. Lock

Console box

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

The separator can be used in either of the positions shown in the illustration
Change the separator position.

Cup holders

• Front seats
• Rear seats (without third row seats)Pull down the rear seat center armrest.
• Second row seats (with third row seats)
  Pull down the second row seat center armrest and press down the button on the armrest.
• Third row seats (if equipped)

Adjusting the size of the cup holders

• Front seats
  Remove the adapter.
• Rear seats (without third row seats) Remove the adapter.

WARNING

• Items unsuitable for the cup holders
  Do not place anything other than cups or aluminum cans in the cup holders. Even with the lid is closed, items must not be stored in the cup holders. Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking, causing injury. If possible, cover hot drinks to prevent burns.
• When not in use (second-row seat cup holders only)
  Keep the cup holders closed. In the event of sudden braking, an accident may occur due to an occupant being struck by the open cup holders or the items stored inside.

NOTICE

• To prevent damage to the rear cup holders (second-row seats only) Stow the cup holders before stowing the armrest.

Auxiliary box (if equipped)

Push the lid.WARNING

• Items unsuitable for storing
  Do not store items heavier than 0.4 lb. (0.2 kg).
  Doing so may cause the auxiliary box to open and the items inside may fall out, resulting in an accident.

Coin holder/tissue pocket/pen holder

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

1. Coin holder
2. Tissue pocket
3. Pen holder

Bottle holders

• Front seats
• Rear seats (without third-row seats)/second-row seats (with third-row seats

When using the bottle holder

• When storing a bottle, close the cap.
• The bottle may not be stored depending on its size or shape.

WARNING

• Items unsuitable for the bottle holder
  Do not place anything other than a bottle in the bottle holders.
  Other items may be thrown out of the holders in the event of an accident or sudden braking and cause injury.

NOTICE

• Items that should not be stowed in the bottle holders
  Put the cap on before stowing a bottle. Do not place open bottles in the bot-tle holders, or glasses and paper cups containing liquid. The contents may spill and glasses may break.

Luggage compartment features

Cargo hooks

Vehicles with third seats

1. Fold down the third seats.
2. Raise the hook to use.
   The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.

Vehicles without third seats Raise the hook to use.
The cargo hooks are provided for securing loose items.

Cargo net hooks
The cargo net itself is not included as original equipment.

• Vehicles with third seats (pattern 1)
  Raise the rear cargo hook to use.

Vehicles with third seats (pattern 2)

• Fold down the third seats.
• Raise the cargo hook to use.

Vehicles without third seats (pattern 1)

Raise the rear cargo hook to use.

Vehicles without third seats (pattern 2)
Raise the cargo hook to use.

Storage compartment

• Type A (if equipped)
• Type B (if equipped)

Open the storage compartment as shown.

Slide deck (if equipped)
Slide the deck while turning the lock release lever, and then release the lever after sliding the deck to the lock position.

1. Half-slide locked position
2. Full-slide locked position

Grocery bag hooks

•  Type A
• Type B (if equipped)
  Type B only: To use the grocery bag hooks, slide the slide deck to the full-slide locked position.

WARNING

• When the cargo hooks are not in use
  To avoid injury, always return the cargo hooks to their stowed positions.
• Slide deck operating precaution (if equipped)
  • Be careful not to get hands or feet pinched by the slide deck.
  • Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit any persons or luggage while sliding the deck.
  • Do not operate the slide deck while someone is on it.
    Doing so may cause an accident.
  • If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the slide deck may move faster. Be careful not to allow the slide deck to hit you or pinch your fingers etc.
  • After sliding the deck, make sure it is securely locked in position.
  • Do not close the back door while any person is sitting on the slide deck or any person is between the slide deck and back door.
  • Do not stow any objects into the space between the slide deck rails.

NOTICE

• To prevent damage to the cargo net hooks
  Avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on them.
• Slide deck weight capacity (if equipped)
  Do not load anything heavier than 440 lb. (200 kg) on the sliding deck.
  Grocery bag hook weight capacity
  Do not hang any object heavier than 8.8 lb. (4 kg) on the grocery bag hooks.
• When using the slide deck (if equipped)
  • Do not close the back door while the slide deck is sliding out. Doing so may cause the back door or slide deck to break.
  • If operating the slide deck when the vehicle is stopped on an incline, the slide deck may move faster. Be careful as luggage may become damaged or fly out and damage the cabin.\

Q&A

Useful Link

Read Full User Guide: Toyota 4Runner 2023 User Guide
Download User Guide PDF: https://www.toyota.com/owners/resources/warranty-owners-manuals
2023 Toyota 4Runner Specs, Price, Features and Mileage