Top 10 Very interesting Toyota 4Runner 5th Gen Hidden features • You didn’t know you had! - Part #1 

Just when I thought I’ve watched every 4Runner video available on RU-vid- you go and show me the pen holder and a way to turn off that distracting eco light! I’d sell my house before I’d ever sell my 4Runner. You can live in your 4Runner but you can’t 4Runner your house!

Such helpful information. I purchased my 4Runner pre-owned, so I didn’t have anyone to show me all of these hidden gems!! Thank you!!

That "extra'" light between the map lights is known as an "ambient light". Helps light up the centre console so you can see your drinks, gear shifter, 4WD shifter, or anything else in storage. As its name suggest, it adds some nice "ambience" in the cabin at night.

I use the penholder for tire gauge.

Just got a new 4Runner, this was incredibly helpful!

Glad you made this video, I’ve had my 4Runner for 9 years so I knew about these features, but its great to see you making these videos to help the many who are new to the 4Runner’s. Toyota does a good job of implementing small but useful quirks!

I just bought a 2015 4Runner Trail Premium used with 200,000 miles on it, 1 owner from TX traded it in KA for a high end Lexus. It was garage kept and had all of the maintenance records. So far So good! *Knock on wood*. Engine is in great shape, Clean as a whistle, rides fantastic, and handles great. This video was extremely helpful. I also bought a center console safe and installed that with ease. There's still a ton of room in the console safe, they did a great job maximizing the usable space in there, and you can still use the lid storage.

This video is worth it alone for the eco light

also if anyone has a problem with the recirculating shutting off, dont just press the button hold it for 3 secs. Great on those hot or cold days

I may be getting a 4Runner this week and this is very helpful. Thanks!

I used to have a 2010 sr5 traded in for 2016 pilot. I missed the 4R. The more I watch it the more I want 1. This X I will get a 2022 4R limited and will keep it for a long time xxxxx.

All these cool Easter eggs AND some APC?? That’s the real bonus! Just found myself a 5th Gen and came across your channel, love the videos! I also have a 3rd Gen TL, jealous of your 6mt. Keep up the awesome work!

Another feature that I find handy in mine is that little storage slot just in front of the shifter (you have pennies in yours). For the dog owners, a roll of poop bags fits PERFECTLY in that slot. I have a roll stored there at all times in mine, haha.

I haven't pulled the trigger on the 4Runner yet, but I DO have that Led Zeppelin shirt... so... I'm on the right track. 😆

The back headrests release and fold down in Toyotas so the back seats can fold flat without hitting back of the driver or passenger seats. Same in the RAV4.

Great video thanks i own a second 4Runner and i didn’t know some of the features cool again thanks

Hey, I really appreciate these "didn't know you had" videos. I'm expecting delivery of my 4R in 2 or 3 weeks. These videos are a great introduction to my new ride. Thanks! Oh, by the way, the removable rear-center seat headrest can be used to break out a window should you get into deep water with your vehicle and can't open the doors because of the water pressure on the outside of the door. That's an intentional safety feature provided by the manufacturer.

Tool playing in the background. 🤘☺👂❤❤❤❤

Got a 2021 4Runner and knew there were some things I didn’t know. The handle lock, windshield wiper deicer is new to me and will be VERY useful while I’m in Wisconsin, ambient light is new, and middle seat headrest is new 😂

Veldig bra, takk for videoen din.

The heated wiper feature is just genius. Nothing worse than iced up wipers.

I had to explain what the steering direction screen was for. I use it at times when off-roading.

Supercool and helpful picking mine up in the AM!!!!

Thank you, I leaning some things I never knew

The tiny interior light is so cool. I'm glad to find out this is a feature because I always thought it was something wrong with it in my recently purchased 2011 4runner 😂😂😂. Thanks for the info.

On 4Runner's with the smart key fob you can program the truck to open all four doors when you go to open the truck with your hand - key fob in your pocket. All you do is hold the lock and unlock button on your remote until you hear 2 beeps from the car. This resets the configuration of the locking mechanism to unlock all doors when you grab the driver or passenger door handle without your key in hand.

thank you very much. was wondering about the map light and eco light

Thanks for the ECO light portion. I was wondering about that.

I thought I knew everything about my 4runner. There was 4 +/- 1 that I did not. Impressive.

Very helpful! I did not know any of these features 😮

For your next video, I have a suggestion I haven't seen yet on your previous helpful suggestions. A disappointment for me on my 2019 T4R is that the information center doesn't show the tire air pressure numbers up front for easy checking. It only pops up a warning icon when one or more tires has low air pressure, and then you have to check them all, INCLUDING the spare tire, which makes NO sense to me. So, when you have to check/fill the spare tire with air, it's a major inconvenience to have get out the hardware and drop the tire down just to check/fill the spare. My suggestion: for less than ten bucks, buy an 8.5 inch tire valve extension and put it on your spare. Sold everywhere, including Amazon. Then when you raise the tire back up into the well, position the tube so that it is easily accessible the next time you need to check the air pressure in your spare without all the trouble of getting out your jack hardware.

"Not a lot, but enough... To Rrrelaxation...." The best line!

131k and she still looks new!

Awesome video, the heated wiper thing is definitely something I discovered accidentally just a few weeks ago.

Ok I’ll admit I learned something new about a vehicle I’ve owned for 3 years now. Good work

Great video. I learned a few things. Very happy to now be able to turn off the green ECO light ha ha !

Nicely done subbed.

I love u brudah!! Couldn't figure out for 2 months why my back wiper/defrost wasn't working!!!!

Thank you. I just got mine a couple days ago and am just getting acquainted.

Thanks

A couple of things I didn’t know about. Thanks.

Wish the 4 knobs for the headlights can be explained. And how to turn the air conditioner on.

Thank you, thank you

Add this one!! Hold down the unlock button on the key to roll down all 4 door windows (minus rear window) automatically at the same time

Is there a way to program only the driver's door and driver's side back door to open with the smart key? (without pressing the fob)

It just happened today I found out that the tissue holder and the pen in that glove box or some people call it the middle counsel the tissue holder could be removed

Damn that’s cold

Good job 👍

Awesome tips! I didn’t know several of them. I have a 2017 Limited and it does not have USB in center clglove compartment, only a 12V.

Hey Viking! Any idea why my alarm goes off after sitting for about 8 hours? Battery has been changed. Dealership have pulled it apart and haven't got a clue. It's a 2017 4-runner off road. thanks.

Thanks. Picking up a new 4runner this weekend and learned a few things.

hello. can i ask you one question?I sorry it's some another subject. I bought a used 2015 sr5 basic. I put gear on natural , L4 and then push the A trac button but there is no indicator light on the screen. is this normal or has some issue?

I just purchased a 2021 TRD of road premium love love it

Dang! I've had mine 2 years and just learned about several nice details. Thank you.

Perfect circle playing in the background 🤟

Good work viking. You deserve a mead.

thanks

Yes, that ECO light!!!!!!!

Thx Brother

Wait I have a heated wipers? I’ve had this car a year and never knew what that button was you’re awesome!

Lol perfect circle nice

It's the little things that make the difference 👍😀

Hey on a Toyota 4Runner 2015 will I be able to walk away from the car and the car armed itself automatically I've been robbed twice for simply forgetting to arm my car every time

Hey bud what do you think about the push to start buttons on the new 4Runners? Frankly I like my physical key but if I want a 2022 or 2023 4Runner before the new 6th gen comes out I have to sacrifice my physical key for a key fob push to start which has vurnabilities to relay theft and I was wondering if it also has issues with potentially anything else it seems like planned obsolescence to me your thoughts are valued cheers

My 2002 has a rear wiper, gen5 doen’t have it?

does it beep or let you know if you accidentally left your headlights on while leaving the car?

I totally missed the cable way on the center box.

I really can’t find how to turn that Eztra LED light on ??! Help Please 😅

Hello. I'm wondering how your cloth seats have held up with that mileage? I'm choosing between the OR, or OR premium this week. I've heard the cloth wears quickly in these. But, I have never owned a Softex like material and wondering which will be better long term. Thanks!

Nice APC background track😊

I'm three years with my 4runner and didn't know a couple of those features

that damn ECO light..........

The child-proof window feature is cool, but is there a way to disable it? I have tried to use window flags, but obviously every time I put one on, the window automatically rolls back down when it hits the clip of the flag. My last car I was able to disable it, but haven't found that yet with the 4Runner

Wow fantástico 👏

Greetings, excellent your channel has very good material, after watching some of your videos, I wanted to ask you how you have done to change the roof console, and if it is 100% functional?

DID YOU KNOW? anything with remote fob, push button I guess-w factory remote start, you can start car with lock button on lift gate! 3Xs baby!

Great taste in music 😊 A feature the vehicle needs is decent gas mpg

PanterA shirt!! 🤘 Have the same one

Bro. Put the year of the vehicle we’re looking at in the title.

Using the key to roll down/up the back window also unlocks/locks all the doors.

Toyotally Cool

A lot of other toyotas, even sedans can have their windows opened with the key. Try em out. A 2000 camry we used to own did

Cool stuff, but does anyone know how to black out all dash lights with the headlights off? I use my 4runner to hunt and often want to drive in under total darkness. When I kill the exterior lights, I still have some display lights on the dash that are blinding when you try to drive. For now, I drape a towel over the entire dash to block the light so I can see to drive. I would love to be able to completely black out the interior as well as the exterior. I have a 2019 TRD Pro if that makes a difference.

It was the tool for me🤙🏻

NIce 4runner.

For anyone with keyless entry/start, learn the trick to turning off the constant broadcast from your key fob.

Do have a another video like this for the 2022 model?

He is a spectacular viking.

Pen holder! 🤯

Everyday I say, I LOVE my truck!

The 2 lines on the front door handles indicate premium package on all Toyota and Lexus models.

My Nissan 370Z has that little light that is always on at night but I think it is red.

you jersey guys are all right

ECO light = mind blown!!!

It would be great if there is a 3rd row seat in TRD version lineup

how do you avrage 20mpg i het 13

Dude, you are hilarious. What?🤣

At what mileage did you get your 4Runner?

Most surprising thing was that it showed that you were getting 20 mpg. How the hell do I do that on my 2019 4runner ?

thank you, the annoying green light, your days are numbered!!!!