2008 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Customer Experience Center

1-800-331-4331

MN 00505-QRG08-4RUN Printed in the USA 7/07

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

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149
390
393
394
395
405
339
370
423
475

UNLEADED gasoline, Octane Rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. See page 339 for detailed information.

Fuel tank capacity:

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

Engine oil:

ILSAC multigrade engine oil is recommended. See page 437 for detailed information.

Tire information: See pages 441 through 448. Tire inflation pressure: See page 467.

Publication No. OM35897U Part No. 01999-35897
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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 death or 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 instructions in Section 1−3 of this Owner’s Manual will help ensure 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.

Event data recorder

Your vehicle has computers that monitor and control cer- tain aspects of your vehicle. These computers assist in driving and maintaining optimal vehicle performance. Be- sides storing data useful for troubleshooting, there is a system to record data in a crash or a near car crash event. This is called an Event Data Recorder (EDR).

The SRS airbag sensor assembly contains the EDR. In a crash or a near car crash event, this device may record some or all of the following information:

D Engine speed D Whether the brake pedal was applied or not D Vehicle speed D To what extent the accelerator pedal was depressed D Position of the transmission selector lever D Whether the driver and front passenger wore the

seat belts or not

D Driver’s seat position D Front passenger’s occupant classification

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D SRS airbag deployment data D SRS airbag system diagnostic data

The information above is intended to be used for the purpose of improving vehicle safety performance. Unlike general data recorders, the EDR does not record sound data such as conversation between passengers.

Toyota will not disclose the data recorded in an EDR to a third party except when:

D An agreement from the vehicle’s owner (or the leas-

ing company for a leased vehicle) is obtained

D Officially requested by the police or other authorities D Used as a defense for Toyota in a law suit D Ordered by the court

However, if necessary Toyota will:

D Use the data for research on Toyota vehicle safety

performance

D Disclose the data to a third party for research pur- the vehicle

poses without disclosing details of

owner, and only when it is deemed necessary

D Disclose summarized data cleared of vehicle identifi- cation information to a non−Toyota organization for

research purposes

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New vehicle warranty

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

D New vehicle warranty D Emission control systems warranty D 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

CAUTION

D 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.

D 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.

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Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Toyota

Spark ignition system of your

Toyota

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

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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Installation of a mobile two−way radio system

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.

D Multiport

fuel

injection system/sequential multiport

fuel injection system

D SRS airbag system D Seat belt pretensioner system D Traction control system (two−wheel drive models) D Active traction control system

(four−wheel drive models)

D “AUTO LSD” system (two−wheel drive models) D Vehicle stability control system D Downhill assist control system

(four−wheel drive models)

D Hill−start assist control system D Rear height control air suspension

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D Tire pressure warning system D Cruise control system D Anti−lock brake system D 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 441 and 364.

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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.

the vehicle

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 338 in Section 2 and “Off−road driving pre- cautions” on page 374 in Section 3.

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Leak detection pump

This pump performs fuel evaporation leakage check. This check is done approximately five hours after the engine is turned off. So you may hear sound coming from under- neath the luggage compartment for several minutes. It does not indicate a malfunction.

Perchlorate Material

Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.

Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may include airbag, seat belt preten- sioners, and wireless remote control batteries.

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SECTION 10

INDEX

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“AUTO LSD” system Active traction control system Adding washer fluid Adjustment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

180
178
453

Front seats Rear seats Seat belt

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Air conditioning filter Air conditioning system Airbags Aluminum wheel precautions Anti−glare inside rear view mirror Anti−lock brake system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44,45
53
64
300
290,293
74,81,91
448
123

warning light

Anti−theft steering column lock Appearance care

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning the interior Protecting your Toyota from

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149
162

417

corrosion

Rain clearing mirrors Washing and waxing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

414
419
415
63
238
208

Armrest Audio remote controls Audio system Audio system

AUX

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audio/video system Audio/video system operating tips Auto anti−glare inside rear view mirror

Compass

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

239
240
280

307

Automatic door locking and

unlocking functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

476

Automatic transmission

Brakes

Driving with an automatic

transmission

Shift lock override button Shift pattern Shifting speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

163
410
163
163

Fluid level Pad wear limit indicators Parking

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Break−in tips Brightness control

439
349
202
339
135

Automatic transmission fluid

temperature warning light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AUX Auxiliary boxes Auxiliary catch, Engine hood

149
239
322
34

Back door Back door lock Back window and outside rear view mirror defogger switch

Back window wiper and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32
32

. . . . . . . . .

142

washer switch

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Battery

Checking battery condition Gas caution Handling safety Recharging precautions Winter driving tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Before starting the engine Bottle holders Brake pad wear limit indicators Brake system Brake system warning buzzer Brake system warning light

141

450
450
450
451
375
370
330
349
345
149
149

Carbon monoxide caution Cargo and luggage

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

343

Capacity Capacity and distribution Stowage precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cargo net hooks Center vents Certification label Charging system warning light Checking and replacing fuses Checking and replacing the air

conditioning filter Checking brake fluid Checking the engine oil level Checking the radiator and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

condenser

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child restraint

364
366
365
332
299
349
149
452

300
439
436

439

Child restraint system Installation Installation with child restraint

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

97
99

lower anchorages

. . . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions Types of child restraint system Using a top strap

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

114,116
96
98
109,112

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Cleaning the interior Clock Coin holder Cold weather Operation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Compact disc changer Compact disc changer controller Compact disc player Compass Condenser

417
305
326

375
208
208
208
307

Checking the condenser

Console box

. . . . . . . . . . . .

439

Rear

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Controls, Instrument panel Cooling system Coolant level Engine overheating Radiator and reservoir Radiator cap Winter driving tips Corrosion prevention Cranking hold function Cruise control Cruise information display Cup holder

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

324
2,6

438
394
438
394
375
414
370
203
306

Front Rear

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

327
328,330

Defogger

Economical driving

Back window Outside rear view mirror

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Differential, Limited slip Dimmer switch, Headlight Dinghy towing Directional signals Do−it−yourself maintenance

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142
142
349
130,132
376
130,132

. . . . . . . . .

Parts and tools Service precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Does your vehicle need

repairing?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

432
430

425

Doors

Side doors Double deck Downhill assist control system Driver’s seat belt reminder buzzer Driver’s seat belt reminder light Driving

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22
333
186
149
149

Automatic transmission Driving tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

163
370
373
48

Driving in the rain Driving position memory system Driving tips

Driving in the rain Driving tips in various conditions Driving with an automatic

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

transmission

Economical driving Good driving practice Winter driving tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

During

373
371

163
386
163
375

Break−in DVD player

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

339
240

Saving money on both fuel and

repairs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

386
39

Electric moon roof Electrical system

Battery Fuse locations Fuses

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

450,451
430
452
135

Emergency flasher switch Emergency, In case of

Blown fuse Emergency flasher switch Flat tire If you cannot increase engine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

speed

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If you cannot shift automatic transmission selector lever

If you lose your keys If you lose your wireless remote

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

control transmitter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your engine stalls while

driving

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If your vehicle becomes stuck If your vehicle needs to be

towed

If your vehicle will not start Jump starting Overheating Towing

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

452
135
395

394

410
411

411

393
405

405
390
391
394
405

Emissions Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M) programs

. . . . . . . . .

426

477

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Engine

Before starting the engine Checking the coolant level Emission control device Engine compartment Exhaust gas caution Hood release Identification number Oil consumption Oil level Overheating Starting procedure Three−way catalytic converters

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

370
438
342
428
343
34
350
344
436
394
370
342

Engine coolant

Temperature gauge Winter driving tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

146
375
146
14

Engine coolant temperature gauge Engine immobilizer system Engine oil

Winter driving tips

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine oil replacement reminder

light

Engine switch Engine switch light Exhaust gas caution

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

375

149
162
139
343

Facts about engine oil

consumption

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

344
130,132

Flasher, Headlight Flat tire

After changing wheels Changing tire

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

404
401

478

If you have a flat tire Jack point Jacking precautions Jacking up Loosening wheel nuts Lowering vehicle Reinstalling wheel ornament Removing wheel ornament Wheel block Wheel nuts

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Floor mat Fluid level

Brake Power steering Washer fluid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fog light switch, Front Foreign countries, Operation in Four−wheel drive

395
399
395
400
399
403
403
398
398
402
336

439
440
453
136
341

Operating the four−wheel drive

system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Front cup holder Front fog light switch Front passenger occupant

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

168,171
327
136

classification system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

91

Front passenger’s seat belt

reminder light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149

Front seat

Driving position memory system Seatback flattening

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . .

48
46,47
43,44,45

Front seats Fuel

Filler door opener Fuel economy Fuel pump shut off system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

37
386
341

Gauge Operation in foreign countries Tank cap

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fuel information Fuel pump shut off system Fuse

146
341
37
339
341

Fuse box

Fuse locations

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

452
430

Garage door opener Gauge

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

318

Engine coolant temperature Fuel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Glove box Good driving practice Grocery bag hooks

146
146
317
163
331

Hazard switch Head restraints Headlight switch Height control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

135
62
130,132

Rear height control air

suspension

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

191

High speed operation

During break−in

Hill−start assist control system Hood release, Engine How to start the engine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

339
189
34
370

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I/M test Identification

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Tire Vehicle

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

350
353
349
162
139

Ignition switch Ignition switch light Indicator symbols Instrument panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brightness control Fuel gauge Indicator symbols Odometer Tachometer Trip meter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Instrument panel light control Instrument panel overview

135
146
148
147
148
135
2,6

Jack

Location Jack, Audio

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

396

AUX

Jump starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

239
391

Key reminder buzzer Keys

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149
12,411

Light bulbs

426

Maintenance

Back−up light Front fog light Front side marker light Front turn signal light Headlight High mounted stoplight License plate light Parking light Rear turn signal light Light bulbs, Replacing Light, Interior

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

458
457
458
458
456
459
459
458
458
454

. . . . . . . . .

Engine (ignition) switch light Interior light Personal light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Light, Luggage compartment Light, Running board Limited−slip differential Load capacity Lock

139
136,137
138
138
140
349
364

Back door Side doors Steering column

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32
22
162

Low engine oil pressure

warning light

Low fuel level warning light Low windshield washer fluid level

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

warning light

Luggage compartment light Luggage cover Luggage deck

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149
149

149
138
332
333

Do−it−yourself maintenance Does your vehicle need

. . . . . . . . .

430

repairing?

General maintenance Maintenance requirements Parts and tools Where to go for service Malfunction indicator lamp Malfunction indicator lamp

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Emissions Inspection and

Maintenance (I/M) programs

Service reminder indicator

Maximum allowable speed Automatic transmission

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

425
423
422
432
422
426

149
149

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

163

Mirror

Anti−glare inside rear view Auto anti−glare inside rear view

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mirrors

Folding rear view Outside rear view Outside rear view mirror

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

123
124

123
121

defogger

Power rear view Rain clearing mirrors Rear side−view Vanity

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Moon roof Multi−information display

142
122
419
125
127
39
304

New vehicle break−in

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

339
479

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Odometer Off−road driving precautions Off−road vehicle precautions Oil

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Consumption Power steering Viscosity and grade

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oil consumption Open door warning light Operation in foreign countries Outside temperature display Overheating, Engine Overheating, Engine coolant Overview

148
374
338

344
440
436
344
149
341
305
394
146

Engine compartment

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

428

Parking brake

Operation Reminder buzzer Reminder light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Polishing Power back window Power outlet Power rear view mirror control Power steering

202
202
202
415
30
315,316
122

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . .

Fluid level

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

440
27

Power window switches Preloaders

(seat belt pretensioners)

Pretensioners

(seat belt pretensioners)

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

. . . . . . . . . . . . .

71

480

Protecting your Toyota from

corrosion

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radiator

Checking the radiator Coolant, Engine

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Radio Rain clearing mirrors Rear audio/video system

Rear seat entertainment system

Rear console box Rear cup holder Rear cup holders and tray Rear height control air

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

414

439
438
208
419

240
324
330
328

suspension

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear seat precautions Rear seats Rear side−view mirrors Rear vents Rear view mirror

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

191
52
50,52,53
125
299

Anti−glare inside

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear view mirror, auto anti−glare

inside

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear view mirrors

Folding Outside Power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Rear view monitor system Reporting safety defects for

U.S. owners

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Roll sensing of curtain shield

airbags off switch Roof luggage carrier

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95
334

123

124

123
121
122
312

472

Running board light

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

140

Satellite radio controller Seat adjustment precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

208

43
69

Front seats

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat belt extender Seat belts Cleaning Fastening Seat belt precautions Seat belt pretensioners

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Seat heater switches Seating capacity Seats Service and maintenance Service reminder indicator Side door locks Side door locks

417
64
64
71
63
364
42
422
149
22

Automatic locking and unlocking functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25
22

Side doors Side doors

Automatic locking and unlocking functions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25
299
452
396

Side vents Spare fuse Spare tire Spark plugs

Iridium−tipped spark plugs

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Specifications SRS driver airbag and

345
462

front passenger airbag

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

74

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SRS side airbags and

curtain shield airbags

SRS warning light Starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

81
149

370
370
391

120
120

162

238
125
351

142
141
135

Cold weather Engine Jump starting

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steering

Adjusting steering wheel Tilt steering wheel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steering column

Column lock

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Steering switches, Audio

remote control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sun visors Suspension and chassis Switch

Back window defogger Back window wiper and washer Emergency flasher Headlight, dimmer and

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

turn signal

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ignition Outside rear view mirror

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

130,132
162

defogger

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

142

Roll sensing of curtain

shield airbags off

Windshield wiper and washer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

95
141

Tachometer Telescopic steering column Theft deterrent system Theft prevention labels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

147
120
35
351

Three−way catalytic converters Tie−down hooks Tilt steering wheel Tire pressure warning system Tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

342
331
120
197

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Checking and replacing Flat tire Glossary Inflation pressure Replacing wheels Rotating tires Size Snow tires and chains Spare Symbols Tire Identification Number

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

395
443
395
357
441,467
447
445
354,467
446
396
352

(TIN)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tissue box holder Tools Towing

Capacity Dinghy towing Emergency towing Emergency towing eyelet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

precautions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

353
325
396

364
376
408

409

If your vehicle needs to be

towed

Tips for towing a stuck vehicle Trailer

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traction control system Trailer towing Trash holder Trip meter Turn signals

405
410
377
175
377
326
148
130,132

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Types of tires

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

368

Uniform tire quality grading

. . . . . . . . . . . .

355

“VSC OFF” warning light Vanity mirrors Vehicle identification number Vehicle stability control system

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149
127
349
183

Warning buzzer Warning light Washer fluid

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding washer fluid Washing and waxing Wheels

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

149
149

453
415

Aluminum wheel Replacing wheels

Window

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

448
447

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

Power back window Windshield wiper and

washer switch

Winter driving tips Wireless remote control

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . .

141
375
15,411

481

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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.

07 12.25

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 may be pur- chased from any Toyota dealer or the Material Distribution Center. To purchase the repair manual, please contact your Toyota dealer or call the Material Distribution Center toll−free at 1−800−622−2033.

07 12.25

WE REALLY CARE ABOUT YOU Ċ PLEASE BUCKLE UP

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

Toyota belts are:

D Comfortable D Easy to use D Convenient

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

07 12.25

SECTION 1− 1

OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Overview of instruments and controls Instrument panel overview Instrument cluster overview Indicator symbols on the instrument panel

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

07 12.25

Instrument panel overview