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entire HomeLink(cid:3)

memory (all three programs)

To erase all previously programmed codes at one time, press and hold down the 2
outside buttons for 20 seconds until the indicator light flashes. If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the HomeLink(cid:3) the programs stored memory.

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6. Test the operation of the HomeLink(cid:3) by pressing the newly programmed button. Check to see if the gate/device oper- ates correctly.

7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for each re- maining HomeLink(cid:3) button to program another device.

Programming other devices To program other devices such as home security systems, home door locks or lighting, contact your authorized Toyota dealer for assistance. Reprogramming a button Individual HomeLink(cid:3) buttons cannot be erased, however, to reprogram a single button, follow the procedure “Programming the HomeLink(cid:3)”. (b) Operating the HomeLink(cid:3) To operate the appropriate HomeLink(cid:3) button to activate the programmed device. The HomeLink(cid:3) indicator light should come on. The HomeLink(cid:3) continues to send the signal for up the button is pressed.

the HomeLink(cid:3), press

to 20 seconds as

long as

CAUTION

(cid:2) When programming the HomeLink(cid:3) Universal Transceiver, you may be operating a garage door or other device. Make sure people and ob- jects are out of the way of the ga- rage door or other device to pre- vent potential harm or damage.

(cid:2) Do not use this HomeLink(cid:3) Univer- sal Transceiver with any garage door opener that lacks the safety stop and reverse feature as re- quired by federal safety standards. (This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982.) A garage door open- er which cannot detect an object (signaling the door to stop and re- verse), does not meet current feder- al safety standards. Using a garage door opener without these features increases risk of serious injury or death.

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that may be received,

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interfer- ence including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: This transmitter has been tested and complies with FCC and DOC/MPAC rules. Changes or modifi- cations not expressly approved by the partly for compliance could void the user’s authority to op- erate the device.

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Auxiliary boxes— To use the auxiliary boxes, open the lids as shown in the following illustra- tions.

CAUTION

(cid:2) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the auxiliary box closed while driving.

(cid:2) Type A—As this holder is designed for holding a light object such as eyeglasses, do not place any heavy objects in them. Heavy objects may cause the holder to open and the contents to fly out resulting in inju- ries.

NOTICE

Type A—During hot weather, the inte- rior of the vehicle becomes very hot. Do not leave anything flammable or deformable such as a lighter, glasses, etc. inside.

Type A (over head console)

Type B (instrument panel)

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—Using the holding belts

Type C (rear console box)

Type E (right side of luggage compart- ment)

Type D (rear tire house)

The right side of luggage compartment auxiliary box is equipped with a belt to hold the objects. To use the belt, do the following. 1. To loosen: Pull the buckle forward. 2. To tighten: Pull on the belt. Make sure the objects are securely held.

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CONSOLE BOX TABLE To use the console box table, open it.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the table closed while driving.

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NOTICE

To prevent damage to the table, do not place any object heavier than 1
kg (2.20 lb.) on it, and do not leave any object on the table for a long time.

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CONSOLE BOX To access the rear console box, pull up the console box lid while pushing the lock release button.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the console box closed while driving.

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Tissue box holder

Coin 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.

2. Place a tissue box in the lid.

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, keep the console box lid closed when it is not in use.

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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.

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. trash holder can support

to 1 kg

The (2.20 lb.).

CAUTION

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving, keep the trash holder closed when it is not in use.

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Front cup holders

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. With the instrument panel lights on, the front cup holder position indicator lights will come on.

CAUTION

Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup holder, as such items may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jured people the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

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If the trash holder is pulled strongly or stepped on, it will detach from the rear console box to protect it from damag- ing. If the trash holder becomes detached, re- install it in a horizontal direction as indi- cated It cannot be installed in any other direction.

illustration.

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NOTICE

Do not deliberately pull or step on the trash holder, as it may be dam- aged or broken.

Rear cup holders and tray (vehicles without third seats)

1. To use the rear cup holders and tray,

pull the armrest out.

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2. To use the rear cup holder, push and

pull it out.

The cup holders are designed for hold- ing cups or drink- cans securely.

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Rear cup holders (vehicles with third seats)

3. To use the tray, pull it out.

CAUTION

(cid:2) Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

(cid:2) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

(cid:2) To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop, always keep the tray closed while driving.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the tray, do not place any object heavier than 2 kg (4.40 lb.) on it, and do not leave any object on the tray for a long time.

Type A (armrest)

Type B (rear tire house)

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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

(cid:2) Do not place anything else other than cups or drink- cans in the cup items may be holder, as such thrown about in the compartment and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or in an accident.

(cid:2) Type A—To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or sudden stop while driving, keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use.

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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 or shaped objects may be thrown about in the compartment and possibly in- jure people in the vehicle during a sudden braking or an accident.

NOTICE

Do not put a cup or open bottle in the bottle holder because the con- tents may spill when the door opens or closes.

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Tie- down hooks

Grocery bag hooks

Cargo net hooks

To secure your luggage, use the tie- down hooks as shown above. See “—Stowage precautions” on page 295
in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage.

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury, keep the tie- down hooks folded in place on the floor when not in use.

NOTICE

Do not use the seat anchors instead of the tie-down hooks.

These hooks are designed things like grocery bags.

to hang

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, do not hang any object heavier than 1 kg (2.20 lb.) in it.

These hooks are designed to hang the cargo net. To hang the cargo net, use the cargo net hooks and rear tie- down hooks. Although the cargo net itself is not in- cluded as an original equipment, these hooks can be used to hang the cargo net.

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the hook, avoid hanging things other than a cargo net on it.

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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. Such thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an accident.

items may be

REMOVING LUGGAGE COVER To remove the luggage cover, detach its hooks from the head restraint. Then, retract and release both ends, and re- move the luggage cover. After you remove the luggage cover, place it somewhere other the passenger compartment. This will prevent passengers from injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

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Double deck

To use the double deck: 1. Turn the left and right knobs from the

position

to

“LOCK”

the “UNLOCK” position.

2. Hold the handle and raise the double

deck on the rear tire houses.

3. Turn the left and right knobs from the

“UNLOCK” position

to

the “LOCK” position.

Make sure the double deck is securely locked.

CAUTION

injury

To reduce the chance of in case of an accident or sudden stop, make sure the double deck knobs are always in the “LOCK” posi- tion when the double deck is in the raised or lowered position.

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NOTICE

When using the double deck at the raised position, do not place any ob- ject heavier than 30 kg (66 lb.).

Roof luggage carrier

Paint mark

The roof luggage carrier consists of roof rails (1) attached to the roof and sliding cross rails (2). To adjust the positions of cross rails, do this. 1. Turn

the knobs counterclockwise

to

loosen the cross rails. the cross rails

2. Slide

position various sizes.

for

loading

to the

the desired luggages of

3. After adjusting, be sure to tighten the cross rails by turning knobs clockwise. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and precautions when the attach- ments or their equivalent.

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When there is no luggage on the roof luggage carrier, Toyota recommends that the front and rear cross rails be secured in the positions indicated in the illustra- tion, according to the following procedure. This may diminish wind noise during driv- ing. 1. Turn

the knobs counterclockwise

to

loosen the cross rails.

2. Slide the ends of the cross rails to the

paint mark.

3. Be sure to tighten the cross rails by

turning knobs clockwise.

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Floor mat

CAUTION

When you load cargo on the roof lug- gage carrier, observe the following: (cid:2) Place the cargo so that its weight is distributed evenly between the front and rear axles.

(cid:2) If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, stop the vehicle now and then dur- ing the trip to make sure the cargo remains in its place.

(cid:2) Do not exceed 54 kg (120 lb.) cargo weight on the roof luggage carrier.

(cid:2) If loading long or wide cargo, never exceed the vehicle overall length or width. and weights” on page 392 in Section 8
for information on your vehicle overall length and width.)

“Dimensions

(See

(cid:2) Before driving, make sure the cargo the roof

fastened on

is securely luggage carrier.

(cid:2) Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu- vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly.

NOTICE

When loading the luggages, be careful not to scratch the surface of the moon roof.

Use a floor mat of the correct size. If the floor carpet and floor mat have 2
holes, then they are designed for use with locking clips. Fix the floor mat with lock- ing clips into the holes in the floor carpet.

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CAUTION

Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet. If the floor mat slips and the movement of the pedals during driv- ing, it may cause an accident.

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Foreword

Welcome to the growing group of value- conscious people who drive Toyotas. We are proud of the advanced engineering and quality construction of each vehicle we build. This Owner’s Manual explains the operation of your new Toyota. Please read it thoroughly and have all the occupants follow the instructions carefully. Doing so will help you enjoy many years of safe and trouble- free motoring. For important information about this manual and your Toyota, read the following pages carefully. When it comes to service, remember that your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle very well and is interested in your complete satisfaction. He will provide quality maintenance and any other assistance you may require. If there is not a Toyota dealer near you, or you need emergency assistance for any reason, please call the following number:

(cid:1) U.S. OWNERS: (cid:1) CANADIAN OWNERS: Toyota Canada Customer Interaction Centre

Toyota Customer Assistance Center

Toll- free: 1- 800- 331- 4331
Toll- free: 1- 888- TOYOTA- 8 (1- 888- 869- 6828)

Please leave this Owner’s Manual in this vehicle at the time of resale. The next owner will need this information also. All information and specifications in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of Toyota’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed on your vehicle.

 2004 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.

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Quick index (cid:1) If a service reminder indicator or warning buzzer comes on (cid:1) If your vehicle will not start (cid:1) If your engine stalls while driving (cid:1) If your vehicle overheats (cid:1) If you have a flat tire (cid:1) If your vehicle needs to be towed (cid:1) Tips for driving during break- in period (cid:1) How to start the engine (cid:1) General maintenance (cid:1) Complete index Gas station information Fuel type:

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UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. See page 273 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 lmp. gal.)

Engine oil:

API grade SL “Energy- Conserving” or ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 363 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 370 through 377. Tire inflation pressure: See page 396.

Publication No. OM35847U Part No. 01999-35847
Printed in Japan 01- 0409- 00

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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

This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

NOTICE

This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment.

the safety symbol When you see shown above, it means: “Do not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this happen”.

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Important information about your Toyota

Occupant restraint systems

Toyota encourages you and your family to take the time to read Section 1- 3 of this Owner’s Manual carefully. In terms of helping you understand how you can receive the maximum benefit of the occupant restraint systems this vehicle provides, Section 1- 3 of this Owner’s Manual is the most important Section for you and your family to read. Section 1- 3 describes the function and operation concern- ing seats, seat belts, SRS airbags and child restraint sys- tems of this vehicle and some potential hazards you should be aware of. These systems work together along with the overall structure of this vehicle in order to provide occupant restraint in the event of a crash. The effect of each system is enhanced when it is used properly and together with other systems. No single occupant restraint system can, by itself, provide you or your family with the equal level of restraint which these systems can provide when used together. That is why it is important for you and your family to understand the purpose and proper use of each of these systems and how they relate to each other.

The purpose of all occupant restraint systems is to help reduce the possibility of death or serious injury in the event of a collision. None of these systems, either individ- ually or together, can ensure that there is no injury in the event of collision. However, the more you know about these systems and how to use them properly, the greater your chances become of surviving an accident without death or serious injury.

Seat belts provide the primary restraint to all occupants of the vehicle, and every occupant of the vehicle should wear seat belts properly at all times. Children should always be secured in child restraint systems that are appropriate for their age and size. SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbags are, as their names imply, designed to work with, and be supplemental to, seat belts and are not substitutes for them. SRS airbags can be very effective in reducing the risk of head and chest injuries by preventing contact of the head and chest with interior portions of the vehicle.

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In order to be effective, the SRS airbags must deploy with tremendous speed. The rapid deployment of the SRS air- bags makes the SRS airbags themselves potential sources of serious injury if an occupant is too close to an airbag, or if an object or some part of his or her body has been placed between the occupant and the airbag at the time of deployment. This is just one example of how the instruc- tions in Section 1- 3 of this Owner’s Manual will help en- sure proper use of the occupant restraint systems, and increase the safety they can provide to you and your fami- ly in the event of an accident.

Toyota recommends you to read the provisions in Section 1- 3 carefully and refer to them as needed during your time of ownership of this vehicle.

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New vehicle warranty

Your new vehicle is covered by the following Toyota limited warranties:

(cid:1) New vehicle warranty (cid:1) Emission control systems warranty (cid:1) Others further

information, please refer

Information Booklet” or

For Warranty Supplement”.

to the “Owner’s “Owner’s Manual

Your responsibility for

maintenance

It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure that the speci- fied maintenance is performed. Section 6 gives details of these maintenance requirements. Also included in Section 6 is general maintenance. For scheduled maintenance in- formation, please refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supplement”.

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Important health and safety

information about your Toyota

Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

CAUTION

(cid:1) WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constitu- ents, and a wide variety of automobile compo- nents contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth de- fects and other reproductive harm. In addition, oils, fuels and fluids contained in vehicles as well as waste produced by component wear con- tain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or

other reproductive harm.

(cid:1) Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing

thoroughly with soap and water.

A wide variety of non- genuine spare parts and accessories for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant these prod- ucts and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement, or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your Toyota vehicle.

This vehicle should not be modified with non- genuine Toyota products. Modification with non- genuine Toyota products could affect its performance, safety or durability, and may even violate governmental regulations. In addi- tion, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.

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Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

Installation of a mobile two- way radio system

The spark ignition system in your Toyota meets all require- ments of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Standard.

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- tion.

(cid:1) Multiport

fuel

injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system

(cid:1) SRS airbag system (cid:1) Seat belt pretensioner system (cid:1) Traction control system (two- wheel drive models) (cid:1) Active traction control system

(four- wheel drive models)

(cid:1) Vehicle stability control system (cid:1) Downhill assist control system

(four- wheel drive models)

(cid:1) Hill- start assist control system (cid:1) Rear height control air suspension (cid:1) Tire pressure warning system

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(cid:1) Cruise control system (cid:1) Anti- lock brake system (cid:1) Electronic throttle control system

Tires and loading on your

Toyota

Underinflated or overinflated tire pressure and the excess load may result in the deterioration of steering ability and braking ability, leading to an accident. Check the tire inflation pressure periodi- cally and be sure to keep the load limits given in this Owner’s Manual. For details about tire inflation pressure and load limits, see pages 370 and 294.

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Scrapping of your Toyota

If

The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals. is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are, it may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt preten- sioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you dispose of your vehicle.

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On- pavement and off- road

driving tips

This vehicle belongs to the utility vehicle class. Utility ve- hicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. This vehicle will handle and maneuver differently from an ordinary passenger car because it is designed for off- road use also. In addition, this vehicle has a higher ground clearance and center of gravity than that of an ordinary passenger car. This vehicle design fea- ture causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rol- lover. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control, accidents or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. Be sure to read “Off- road vehicle precau- tions” on page 272 in Section 2 and “Off- road driving pre- cautions” on page 303 in Section 3.

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You should know as much about the quality and importance of proper maintenance of your new vehicle as the people who built it.

The Toyota authorized Repair Manual tells you how to maintain your vehicle and enables you to correctly perform your own maintenance.

The best way to keep your new vehicle in top running order is to maintain it properly from the moment you drive it off the showroom floor.

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.

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Maintenance procedures for the engine, chassis, body, electrical system, and more, are clearly explained and illustrated.

Periodic maintenance and tune-up

Periodic maintenance and tune- up helps to pre- vent small problems from growing into larger ones lat- er on. The repair manual outlines exactly what main- tenance is required and clearly explains how to do the work yourself step- by- step.

Areas covered include such things as spark plug re- placement, valve clearance adjustment and engine oil and filter replacement.

Where to obtain the

Repair Manual

The repair manual for 4RUNNER, written in English, may be purchased as applicable from any Toyota dealer. Pub. Name: 2004 4RUNNER Repair Manual Pub. No.: RM1059U1
RM1059U2

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WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU (cid:1) PLEASE BUCKLE UP

Toyota has made a special effort to encourage use of seat belts.

Toyota belts are:

(cid:1) Comfortable (cid:1) Easy to use (cid:1) Convenient

We encourage you to use your belts every time you drive.

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SECTION 2

INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA Information before driving your Toyota Off- road vehicle precautions Break- in period Fuel Fuel pump shut off system Operation in foreign countries Three- way catalytic converters Engine exhaust cautions Facts about engine oil consumption Iridium- tipped spark plugs Brake system Brake pad wear limit indicators Limited- slip differential Your Toyota’s identification Theft prevention labels Suspension and chassis Tire information Vehicle load limits Cargo and luggage Types of tires

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This vehicle belongs to the utility ve- hicle class, which has higher ground clearance and narrower tread in relation to the height of its center of gravity to make it capable of performing in a wide variety of off- road applications. Specific design characteristics give it a higher center of gravity than ordinary passen- ger cars. This vehicle design feature causes this type of vehicle to be more likely to rollover. And, utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. An advan- tage of the higher ground clearance is a better view of the road allowing you is not de- to anticipate problems. signed the same speeds as ordinary passenger cars any more than low- slung sports cars de- signed to perform satisfactorily under off- road conditions. Therefore, sharp turns at excessive speeds may cause rollover.

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CAUTION

Always observe the following precau- tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve- hicle: (cid:1) In a rollover crash, an unbelted per- son is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Therefore, the driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts whenever the vehicle is mov- ing.

(cid:1) Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneu- vers, if at all possible. Failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury.

(cid:1) Loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier will make the center of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking or abrupt maneu- vers, otherwise it may result in loss of control or vehicle rollover due to failure to operate this vehicle cor- rectly.

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(cid:1) Always slow down in gusty cross- winds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your ve- hicle to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control.

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(cid:1) When driving off- road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehicle’s suspension and chassis.

(cid:1) Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your ve- hicle (or any similar off- road ve- hicle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or back- ward.

Break- in period Drive gently and avoid high speeds. Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break- in. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600 km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long life of your vehicle: (cid:1) Avoid full

throttle acceleration when

starting and driving.

(cid:1) Avoid racing the engine. (cid:1) Try to avoid hard stops during the first

300 km (200 miles).

(cid:1) Do not drive for a long time at any

single speed, either fast or slow.

(cid:1) Do not tow a trailer during the first 800

km (500 miles).

Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un- leaded gasoline. To help prevent gas station mix- ups, your Toyota has a smaller fuel tank opening. The special nozzle on pumps with un- leaded fuel will fit it, but the larger stan- dard nozzle on pumps with leaded gas will not. At a minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB 3.5- M93
in Canada.

NOTICE

Do not use leaded gasoline. Use of leaded gasoline will cause the three- way catalytic converter to lose its ef- fectiveness and the emission control system to function improperly. Also, this can increase maintenance costs.

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OCTANE RATING Select Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. For improved vehicle performance, the use of premium unleaded gasoline with an Octane Rating of 91 (Research Octane Number 96) or higher is recommended. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating or research octane number lower than stated above will cause persistent heavy knocking. If it is severe, this will lead to engine damage. If your engine knocks... If you detect heavy knocking even when using if you hear steady knocking while holding a steady speed on level roads, consult your Toyota dealer. However, occasionally, you may notice light knocking for a short time while accel- erating or driving up hills. This is normal and there is no need for concern. GASOLINE CONTAINING DETERGENT ADDITIVES Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives to avoid build- up of engine deposits.

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However, all gasoline sold the U.S. contains detergent additives to keep clean and/or clean intake systems. QUALITY GASOLINE Automotive manufacturers in the U.S., Europe and Japan have developed a specification fuel named World- Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC) that is expected to be applied world wide. The WWFC consists of four categories that depend on required emission lev- els. In the U.S., category 3 has been adopted. The WWFC improves air quali- ty by providing for better emissions in vehicle fleets, and customer satisfaction through better vehicle performance. CLEANER BURNING GASOLINE Cleaner burning gasoline, including re- formulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gas- oline provide excellent vehicle perfor- mance, reduce vehicle emissions, and im- prove air quality.

If you use gasohol

OXYGENATES IN GASOLINE Toyota allows the use of oxygenate blended gasoline where the oxygenate content is up to 10% ethanol or 15% MTBE. in your Toyota, be sure that it has an octane rating no lower than 87. Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol. GASOLINE CONTAINING MMT Some gasoline contain an octane en- hancing additive called MMT (Methylcy- clopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel con- taining MMT is used, your emission con- trol system may be adversely affected. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the in- strument cluster may come on. If this hap- pens, contact your Toyota dealer for ser- vice. GASOLINE QUALITY In a very few cases, you may experience driveability problems caused by the partic- ular gasoline that you are using. If you continue to have unacceptable driveability, try changing gasoline brands. If this does not rectify your problem, then consult your Toyota dealer.

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NOTICE

(cid:1) Do not use gasohol other than stated above. It will cause fuel sys- tem damage or vehicle performance problems.

(cid:1) If driveability problems occur (poor hot starting, vaporizing, engine knock, etc.), discontinue the use.

(cid:1) Take care not to spill gasohol dur- ing refueling. Gasohol may cause paint damage.

FUEL TANK CAPACITY

87 L (23.0 gal., 19.1 Imp. gal.)

Fuel pump shut off system The fuel pump shut off system stops sup- plying fuel to the engine to minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or an airbag inflates upon collision. To restart the engine after the fuel pump shut off system activates, ignition switch to “ACC” or “LOCK” once and start it.

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CAUTION

Inspect the ground under the vehicle before restarting the engine. If you find that liquid has leaked onto the ground, fuel system has been damaged and it is in need of repair. In this case, do not restart the engine.

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Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota another country... First, comply with the vehicle registration laws. Second, confirm the availability of the cor- rect fuel (unleaded and minimum octane number).

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The three- way catalytic converter is an emission control device installed in the exhaust system. The purpose is to reduce pollutants in the exhaust gas.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Keep people and combustible mate- rials away from the exhaust pipe while the engine is running. The exhaust gas is very hot.

(cid:1) Do not

idle or park your vehicle over anything that might burn easi- ly such as grass, leaves, paper or rags.

NOTICE

A large amount of unburned gases flowing into the three-way catalytic converter may cause it to overheat and create a fire hazard. To prevent this and other damage, observe the following precautions: (cid:1) Use only unleaded gasoline. (cid:1) Do not drive with an extremely low fuel level; running out of fuel could cause the engine to misfire, creat- ing an excessive load on the three- way catalytic converter.

(cid:1) Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min- utes.

(cid:1) Avoid racing the engine. (cid:1) Do not push-start or pull-start your

vehicle.

(cid:1) Do not turn off the ignition while

the vehicle is moving.

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(cid:1) Keep your engine in good running order. Malfunctions in the engine electrical system, electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system or fuel systems could cause an ex- tremely high three-way catalytic converter temperature.

(cid:1) If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently, take your vehicle in for a check-up as soon as possible. Remember, your Toyota dealer knows your vehicle and its three-way catalytic converter sys- tem best.

(cid:1) To ensure that the three-way cata- lytic converter and the entire emis- sion control system operate proper- ly, your vehicle must receive the periodic inspections required by the Toyota Maintenance Schedule. For scheduled maintenance information, refer to the “Scheduled Maintenance Guide” or “Owner’s Manual Supple- ment”.

Engine exhaust cautions

CAUTION

(cid:1) Avoid inhaling the engine exhaust. It contains carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless gas. It can cause unconsciousness or even death.

(cid:1) Make sure the exhaust system has no holes or loose connections. The system should be checked from time to time. If you hit something, or notice a change in the sound of the the system exhaust, have checked immediately.

(cid:1) Do not run the engine in a garage or enclosed area except the time needed to drive the vehicle in or out. The exhaust gases cannot escape, making this a particularly dangerous situation.

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(cid:1) Do not remain for a long time in a parked vehicle with the engine run- ning. If it is unavoidable, however, do so only in an unconfined area and adjust the heating or cooling system to force outside air into the vehicle.

(cid:1) Keep the back door and back win- dow closed while driving. An open or unsealed back door and back window, may cause exhaust gases to be drawn into the vehicle.

(cid:1) To allow proper operation of your vehicle’s ventilation system, keep the inlet grilles in front of the wind- shield clear of snow, leaves, or oth- er obstructions.

(cid:1) If you smell exhaust fumes in the the windows vehicle, drive with open and the back door and back window closed. Have the cause im- mediately located and corrected.

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Facts about engine oil consumption FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of lubricating and cooling the inside of the engine, and plays a major role in main- taining the engine in proper working order. ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION It is normal that an engine should con- sume some engine oil during normal engine operation. The causes of oil consumption in a normal engine are as follows. (cid:1) Oil is used to lubricate pistons, piston rings and cylinders. A thin film of oil is left on the cylinder wall when a pis- ton moves downwards in the cylinder. High negative pressure generated when the vehicle is decelerating sucks some of this oil into the combustion chamber. This oil as well as some part of the oil film left on the cylinder wall is burned by temperature combustion gases during the combustion process. (cid:1) Oil is also used to lubricate the stems of the intake valves. Some of this oil is sucked into the combustion chamber together with is burned along with the fuel. High tem- perature exhaust gases also burn the oil used to lubricate the exhaust valve stems.

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IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK One of the most important points in prop- er vehicle maintenance is to keep the en- gine oil at the optimum level so that oil function will not be impaired. Therefore, it is essential that the oil level be checked regularly. Toyota recommends that the oil level be checked every time you refuel the vehicle.

NOTICE

Failure to check the oil level regularly could lead to serious engine trouble due to insufficient oil.

For detailed information on oil level check, see “Checking level” on page 362 in Section 7- 2.

the engine oil

The amount of engine oil consumed de- pends on the viscosity of the oil, the quality of the oil and the conditions the vehicle is driven under. More oil is consumed by high- speed driv- ing and frequent acceleration and decel- eration. A new engine consumes more oil, since its pistons, piston rings and cylinder walls have not become conditioned. Oil consumption: Max. 1.0 L per 1000
km (1.1 qt./600 miles, 0.9 lmp. qt./600
miles) When judging the amount of oil con- sumption, note that the oil may become diluted and make it difficult to judge the true level accurately. As an example, if a vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a nor- mal amount of oil, the dipstick may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 1000 km (600 miles) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is then driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds.

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Iridium- tipped spark plugs (2UZ- FE engine)

Your engine is fitted with iridium- tipped spark plugs.

NOTICE

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs and do not adjust gaps for your en- gine performance and smooth drive- ability.

Brake system This brake system has 2 independent hy- draulic circuits. If either circuit should fail, the other will still work. However, the ped- al will be harder to press, and your stop- ping distance will the brake system warning light may come on.

increase. Also,

CAUTION

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed immediately.

the brake system warning

BRAKE BOOSTER The brake booster uses brake fluid pres- surized by the pump to power- assist the brakes. If the brake booster fails during driving, light comes on and buzzer sounds continuous- ly. In this case, the brakes may not work properly. If they do not work well, depress the brake pedal firmly. If the brake system warning light comes on, immediately stop your vehicle and contact your Toyota deal- er. It is not a malfunction that the brake sys- tem warning light may stay on for 60 sec- onds after the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.

the brake pedal

repeatedly Depressing may turn on the brake system warning light and buzzer. It is normal if the light turns off and the buzzer stops sounding after a few seconds. You may hear a small sound in the engine compartment after the engine is started or the brake pedal is depressed repeatedly. This is a pump pulsating sound of the brake system, and it is not a malfunction.

CAUTION

(cid:1) Do not pump the brake pedal if the the fluid

engine stalls. Each push on pedal uses up your brake pressure reserve.

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is com- pletely the brakes will still work. But you will have to push the pedal hard, much harder than nor- mal. And your braking distance will increase.

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ANTI- LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (with “ABS” warning light) The anti- lock brake system is designed to help prevent lock- up of the wheels during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces. This assists in providing directional stability and steer- ing performance of the vehicle under these circumstances.

this situation,

Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti- lock brake system function is in action, you may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. In the anti- lock brake system work for you, just hold the brake pedal down more firmly. Do not pump the brake in a panic stop. This will result in reduced braking performan- ce.

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The anti- lock brake system becomes op- erative after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
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Depressing the brake pedal on slippery road surfaces such as on a manhole cov- er, a steel plate at a construction site, joints in a bridge, etc. on a rainy day tends to activate the anti- lock brake sys- tem. You may hear a click or motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This means that the anti- lock brake system is in the self- check mode, and does not indicate a malfunction. When the anti- lock brake system is ac- tivated, the following conditions may occur. They do not indicate a malfunc- tion of the system: (cid:1) You may hear the anti- lock brake sys- tem operating and feel the brake pedal pulsating and the vibrations of the ve- hicle body and steering wheel. You may also hear the motor sound in the engine compartment even after the ve- hicle is stopped.

(cid:1) At the end of the anti- lock brake sys- the brake pedal may

tem activation, move a little forward.

CAUTION

Do not overestimate the anti- lock brake system: Although the anti- lock brake system assists in providing ve- hicle control, it is still important to drive with all due care and maintain a moderate speed and safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, be- cause there are limits to the vehicle stability and effectiveness of steering wheel operation even with the anti- lock brake system on. If tire grip performance exceeds its capability, or if hydroplaning occurs during high speed driving in the rain, the anti- lock brake system does not provide vehicle control. Anti- lock brake system is not de- signed to shorten the stopping dis- tance: Always drive at a moderate speed and maintain a safe distance from front of you. Compared with vehicles without an anti- lock brake system, your vehicle may require a longer stopping dis- tance in the following cases: (cid:1) Driving on rough, gravel or snow-

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(cid:1) Driving with tire chains installed. (cid:1) Driving over the steps such as the

joints on the road.

(cid:1) Driving on roads where the road surface is pitted or has other differ- ences in surface height.

Install all 4 tires of specified size at appropriate pressure: The anti- lock brake system detects vehicle speeds using the speed sensors for respec- tive wheels’ turning speeds. The use of tires other than specified may fail to detect the accurate turning speed resulting longer stopping dis- tance.

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“ABS” warning light The light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. If the anti- lock brake system and the brake assist system work properly, the light turns off after a few seconds. Thereafter, if either of light comes on again. When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the following systems do not operate, but the brake system still operates conventionally. (cid:1) Anti- lock brake system (cid:1) Brake assist system (cid:1) Traction control system

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(cid:1) Vehicle stability control system (cid:1) Downhill assist control system

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(cid:1) Hill- start assist control system When the “ABS” warning light is on (and the brake system warning light is off), the anti- lock brake system does not operate so that the wheels will lock up during a sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces.

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“VSC TRAC” warning light may come on with the “ABS” warning light (brake assist system warning light) when there is a mal- function somewhere in the anti- lock brake system (brake assist system). If either of the following conditions oc- curs, this indicates a malfunction some- where in the components monitored by the warning light system. Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle. (cid:1) The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the “ON” posi- tion, or remains on.

(cid:1) The light comes on while you are dri-

ving.

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CAUTION

If the “ABS” warning light remains on together with the brake system warn- ing light, immediately stop your ve- hicle at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer. In this case, not only the anti- lock brake system will fail but also the vehicle will become extremely unsta- ble during braking.

Either of the following conditions may occur, but do not indicate a malfunc- tion: (cid:1) The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position. It is normal if it turns off after a while.

(cid:1) Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly may turn on the light. It is normal if it turns off after a few seconds.

DRUM- IN- DISC TYPE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM Your vehicle has a drum- in- disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system needs bedding- down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.

the brakes on,

Have your Toyota dealer perform the bed- ding- down. BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM When you slam the brake assist system judges as an emer- gency stop and provides more powerful braking for a driver who cannot hold down the brake pedal firmly. When you slam the brakes on, more pow- erful braking will be applied. At this time, you may hear a sound the engine compartment and feel the vibrations of the brake pedal. This does not indicate a mal- function. The brake assist system becomes opera- tive after the vehicle has accelerated to a speed in excess of approximately 10
km/h (6 mph). It stops operating when the vehicle decelerates to a speed below approximately 5 km/h (3 mph). For an explanation of this system’s warn- ing light, see “Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers” on page 139 in Sec- tion 1- 6.

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Brake pad wear limit indicators

The brake pad wear limit indicators on your disc brakes give a warning noise when the brake pads are worn to where replacement is required. If you hear a squealing or scraping noise the brake pads while driving, have checked and replaced by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible. Expensive ro- tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary.

Limited- slip differential (four- wheel drive models) Your Toyota is equipped with a limited- slip center differential (transfer). If one wheel begins to spin, the limited- slip center dif- ferential (transfer) is designed to aid trac- tion by automatically transmitting driving force to the wheels on the other drive axle. It transmits driving force to the front wheels if a rear wheel spins, and to the rear wheels if a front wheel spins.

CAUTION

Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by a jack. The vehicle could be driven off the jack and could pose a danger or re- sult in serious injury.

NOTICE

Use only a spare tire of the same brand, size, construction and load ca- pacity as the original tires on your Toyota because damage to the limit- ed-slip differential could possibly oc- cur with another tire type.

Your Toyota’s identification— —Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This number is on the left top of the instrument panel, and can be seen through the windshield from outside. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

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—Engine number

The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown.

The vehicle identification number (VIN) is also on the Certification Label.

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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.

Theft prevention labels (except for Canada) Your new vehicle carries theft preven- tion labels which are approximately 56
mm (2.20 in.) by 16 mm (0.63 in.). The purpose of these labels is to reduce the incidence of vehicle thefts by facilitat- ing the tracing and recovery of parts from stolen vehicles. The label is designed so that once it is applied to a surface, any attempt to remove it will result in destroy- ing the integrity of the label. Transferring these labels intact from one part to anoth- er, will be impossible.

NOTICE

You should not attempt to remove the theft prevention labels as it may vio- late certain state or federal laws.

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This illustration indicates typical tire symbols. 1. Tire size—For details, see “—Tire

size” on page 288.

2. DOT and Tire

Identification Number (TIN)—For details, see “—DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)” on page 287.

3. Uniform tire quality grading— For details, see “Uniform tire quali- ty grading” that follows.

4. The location of the tread wear indicators—For see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 372.

details,

5. Tire ply composition and mate- rials—Plies mean a layer of rub- ber- coated parallel cords. Cords mean the strands forming the plies in the tire.

6. Radial tires or bias- ply tires—A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked with “RADIAL” is a bias- ply tire.

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7. “TUBELESS”

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“TUBE TYPE”—A tubeless tire does not have a tube inside the tire and air is directly filled in the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube maintains the air pressure.

8. Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure—For details, see “Checking and replacing tires” on page 372.

9. Maximum cold

tire

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cold

inflation pressure—This means the pres- sure to which a tire may be in- flated. For details about recom- mended inflation pressure, see “Tires” on page 396. tire or all season tire—An all season tire has “M+S” on tire not