2012 Toyota 4runner Owners Manual

Tool bag Tool bag

Jack

Spare tire

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Taking out the jack and tool bag

STEP 1

Remove the cover.

Unhook and take out the tool bag.

Take out the jack. For loosening For tightening

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STEP 2

STEP 3

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Taking out the spare tire

STEP 1

Assembling the jack handle. Remove the jack handle and the jack handle extension bar from the tool bag and assembly by following these steps.

Loosen the bolt and the screw using either the jack handle or a screwdriver.

the

Assemble jack handle extension bars and tighten the bolt. Check that the bolt is firmly tight- ened.

Assemble the jack handle and the jack handle extension bar and tighten the screw. Check that the screw is firmly tightened.

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Insert the end of the jack handle extension lowering screw and turn it counterclock- wise.

into

the

Lower the spare tire completely to the ground.

Pull out remove the holding bracket.

the spare

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STEP 2

STEP 3

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Replacing a flat tire

STEP 1

Chock the tires.

Flat tire

Wheel

chock posi-

tions

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Front

Rear

Left- hand side

Right- hand side

Left- hand side

Right- hand side

Behind the rear right- hand side tire Behind the rear left- hand side tire In front of the front right-hand side tire In front of the front left-hand side tire

the wheel ornament the wheel ornament

Remove using remover.

To protect the wheel ornament, place a rag between the wheel ornament the wheel ornament, as shown in the illustration.

remover and

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STEP 3

Slightly loosen the wheel nuts (one turn).

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STEP 4

Assembling the jack handle. Remove the jack handle, jack handle extension bar and jack handle bar from the tool bag and assembly by following these steps.

the bolts and

Loosen the screw using either the jack handle or a screwdriver.

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the

jack handle Assemble extension bars and the jack handle bar and tighten the bolts. Check that the bolts are firmly tightened.

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the

Assemble jack handle extension bar and the jack handle and tighten the screw. Check that the screw is firmly tightened.

Position the jack at the jack points as shown. Front - Under the chassis frame side rail Rear - Under the rear axle hous- ing

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STEP 5

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Raise the vehicle until the tire is slightly raised off the ground.

When positioning the jack under the rear axle housing, make sure the groove on the top of the jack fits with the rear axle housing.

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STEP 7

Remove all the wheel nuts and the tire.

When resting the tire on the ground, place the tire so that the wheel design faces up to avoid scratching the wheel surface.

Installing the spare tire

STEP 1

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Remove any dirt or foreign mat- ter from the wheel contact sur- face.

If foreign matter is on the wheel contact surface, the wheel nuts may loosen while the vehicle is in motion, causing the tire to come off.

STEP 2

Install the spare tire and loosely tighten each wheel nut by hand by approximately the same amount.

When replacing an aluminum wheel with a steel wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the tapered portion comes into loose contact with the disc wheel seat.

Tapered portion Disc wheel seat

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When replacing an aluminum wheel with an aluminum wheel, tighten the wheel nuts until the washers comes into contact with the disc wheel.

Washer

Disc wheel

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STEP 3

Lower the vehicle.

STEP 4

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Firmly tighten each wheel nut two or three times in the order shown in the illustration.

Tightening torque: 81 ft•lbf (110 N•m, 11.2 kgf•m)

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Stowing the flat/spare tire, jack and tools

STEP 1

Lay down the tire with the outer side facing up, and install the holding bracket.

Insert the holding bracket tab into one of the holes in the wheel.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

Raise the tire. Vehicles with kinetic dynamic suspension: Pull the tire toward the rear of the vehicle when raising. After raising, visually check that tire is not interfering with components. Stow the tools and jack securely, and replace the cover.

■After completing the tire change

The tire pressure warning system must be reset. (→P. 538)

■When using the spare tire

As the spare tire is not equipped with a tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, low inflation pressure of the spare tire will not be indicated by the tire pressure warning system. Also, if you replace the spare tire after the tire pressure warning light comes on, the light remains on.

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CAUTION

■Using the tire jack

Improper use of the tire jack may cause the vehicle to suddenly fall off the jack, leading to death or serious injury. ●Do not use the tire jack for any purpose other than replacing tires or

installing and removing tire chains.

●Only use the tire jack that comes with this vehicle for replacing a flat

tire. Do not use it on other vehicles, and do not use other tire jacks for replacing tires on this vehicle.

●Always check that the tire jack is securely set to the jack point. ●Do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while it is supported

by the jack.

●Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the

jack.

●Do not raise the vehicle while someone is inside. ●When raising the vehicle, do not put an object on or under the jack. ●Do not raise the vehicle to a height greater than that required to

replace the tire.

●Use a jack stand if it is necessary to get under the vehicle. Vehicles with Automatic running boards ●Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in serious

injury: • When jacking up the vehicle, always turn the Automatic running

boards switch off.

• When jacking up the vehicle, do not use an Automatic running board as a jack point. The Automatic running board may break, causing injuries.

Take particular care when lowering the vehicle to ensure that no one working on or near the vehicle may be injured.

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CAUTION

■Using the jack handle

Tighten all the jack handle bolts securely using a Phillips-head screw- driver, to prevent the extension parts from coming apart unexpectedly.

■Replacing a flat tire

●Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury: • Lower the spare tire completely to the ground before removing it from

under the vehicle.

• Do not try to remove the wheel ornament by hand. Take due care in

handling the ornament to avoid unexpected personal injury.

• Do not attach a heavily damaged wheel ornament, as it may fly off the

wheel while the vehicle is moving.

• Do not touch the disc wheels or the area around the brakes immedi-

ately after the vehicle has been driven. After the vehicle has been driven the disc wheels and the area around the brakes will be extremely hot. Touching these areas with hands, feet or other body parts while changing a tire, etc. may result in burns.

●Failure to follow these precautions could cause the wheel nuts to loosen

and the tire to fall off, resulting in death or serious injury. • Have the wheel nuts tightened with a torque wrench to 81 ft•lbf (110

N•m, 11.2 kgf•m) as soon as possible after changing wheels.

• When installing a tire, only use wheel nuts that have been specifically

designed for that wheel.

• If there are any cracks or deformations in the bolt screws, nut threads or bolt holes of the wheel, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

• When installing the wheel nuts, be sure to install them with the tapered

ends facing inward. (→P. 548)

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NOTICE

■Do not drive the vehicle with a flat tire

Do not continue driving with a flat tire. Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the wheel beyond repair.

■When stowing the flat tire

Ensure that there is no object caught between the tire and the vehicle underbody.

■When replacing the tires

●When removing or fitting the wheels, tires or the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter, contact your Toyota dealer as the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may be damaged if not handled cor- rectly.

●Replace the grommets for the tire pressure warning valves and trans-

mitters as well.

■To avoid damage to the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters When a tire is repaired with liquid sealants, the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter may not operate properly. If a liquid sealant is used, contact your Toyota dealer or other qualified service shop as soon as possible. Make sure to replace the tire pressure warning valve and transmitter when replac- ing the tire. (→P. 538)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the engine will not start

If the engine will not start even though correct starting procedures are being followed (→P. 170, 173), consider each of the following points: ■ The engine will not start even though the starter motor

operates normally. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.

Refuel the vehicle.

● The engine may be flooded.

Try to restart the engine again following correct starting proce- dures. (→P. 170, 173)

● There may be a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system.

(→P. 113)

■ The starter motor turns over slowly, the interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does not sound or sounds at a low volume. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 623) ● The battery terminal connections may be loose or corroded.

■ The starter motor does not turn over.

The engine starting system may be malfunctioning due to an electrical problem such as an open circuit or a blown fuse. How- ever, an interim measure is available to start the engine. (→P. 617)

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■ The starter motor does not turn over, the interior lights and

headlights do not turn on, or the horn does not sound. One of the following may be the cause of the problem: ● One or both of the battery terminals may be disconnected. ● The battery may be discharged. (→P. 623) ● There may be a malfunction in the steering lock system. (vehi-

cles with a smart key system) Contact your Toyota dealer if the problem cannot be repaired, or if repair procedures are unknown.

Emergency start function (vehicles with a smart key system)

STEP 1

When the engine does not start, the following steps can be used as an interim measure to start the engine if the “ENGINE START STOP” switch is functioning normally: Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to P. Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Press and hold the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for about 15 seconds while depressing the brake pedal firmly.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Even if the engine can be started using the above steps, the system may be malfunctioning. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system (a system to pre- vent accidental operation of the shift lever). Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted:

Set the parking brake. Vehicles without a smart key system Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” position. Vehicles with a smart key system Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode. Depress the brake pedal.

Pry the cover up with a flat- head screwdriver or equiva- lent tool.

Press the shift lock override button.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you lose your keys

New genuine keys can be made by your Toyota dealer. For vehicles with the smart key system, bring the other key and the key number stamped on the key number plate. For vehicles without the smart key system, bring a master key and the key number stamped on the key number plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If you cannot operate back door opener

If the back door opener does not operate, there may be a problem with the back door opener system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately. The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the back door can be opened from the inside.

STEP 1

STEP 2

Remove the cover on the back door trim.

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Tear the plastic film. Remove the cover.

STEP 3

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Pull the lever.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the electronic key does not operate properly (vehicles with a smart key system)

If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter- rupted (→P. 43) or the electronic key cannot be used because the battery is depleted, the smart key system and wireless remote con- trol cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be opened and the engine can be started by following the procedure below.

Locking and unlocking the doors

Use the mechanical key (→P. 33) in order to perform the fol- lowing operations: Locks all doors Unlocks all doors the key rearward Turning the driver’s door. unlocks Turning the key once again unlocks the other doors.

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Changing “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes and starting the engine

STEP 1

STEP 2

Ensure that the shift lever is in P and depress the brake pedal. Touch the Toyota emblem side of the electronic the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. If any of the doors is opened or closed while the key is being touched to the switch, an alarm will sound to indicate that the start function cannot detect the key.

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STEP 3

To change “ENGINE START STOP” switch modes: Within 10
seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch. Modes can be changed each time the switch is pressed. (→P. 174) To start the engine: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.

In the event that the “ENGINE START STOP” switch cannot be oper- ated, contact your Toyota dealer.

■Stopping the engine

Shift the shift lever to P and press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch as you normally do when stopping the engine.

■Replacing the key battery

As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted. (→P. 553)

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle battery is discharged

The following procedures may be used to start the engine if the vehi- cle's battery is discharged. You can also call your Toyota dealer or a qualified repair shop. If you have a set of jumper (or booster) cables and a second vehi- cle with a 12-volt battery, you can jump start your vehicle by follow- ing the steps below.

STEP 1

Connect the jumper cables according to the following procedure:

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Connect a positive jumper cable clamp to the positive (+) battery terminal on your vehicle. Connect the clamp on the other end of the positive cable to the positive (+) battery terminal on the second vehicle. Connect a negative cable clamp to the negative (-) battery termi- nal on the second vehicle. Connect the clamp at the other end of the negative cable to a solid, stationary, unpainted metallic point away from the battery and any moving parts, as shown in the illustration.

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STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Start the engine of the second vehicle. Increase the engine speed slightly and maintain at that level for approximately 5
minutes to recharge the battery of your vehicle. Vehicles with a smart key system only: Open and close any of the doors of your vehicle with the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. Maintain the engine speed of the second vehicle and start the engine of your vehicle by turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with a smart key system) or turning the engine switch to the “ON” posi- tion (vehicles without a smart key system). Once the vehicle’s engine has started, remove the jumper cables in the exact reverse order from which they were con- nected.

Once the engine starts, have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

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■Starting the engine when the battery is discharged

The engine cannot be started by push-starting.

■To prevent battery discharge

●Turn off the headlights and the audio system while the engine is off. ●Turn off any unnecessary electrical components when the vehicle is run-

ning at a low speed for an extended period, such as in heavy traffic.

■Charging the battery

The electricity stored in the battery will discharge gradually even when the vehicle is not in use, due to natural discharge and the draining effects of cer- tain electrical appliances. If the vehicle is left for a long time, the battery may discharge, and the engine may be unable to start. (The battery recharges automatically during driving.)

■Precautions when the battery is discharged (vehicles with a smart key

system) ●In some cases, it may not be possible to unlock the doors using the smart key system when the battery is discharged. Use the wireless remote con- trol or the mechanical key to lock or unlock the doors.

●The engine may not start on the first attempt after the battery has recharged but will start normally after the second attempt. This is not a malfunction.

●The “ENGINE START STOP” switch mode is memorized by the vehicle. When the battery is reconnected, the system will return to the mode it was in before the battery was discharged. Before disconnecting the bat- tery, turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off. If you are unsure what mode the “ENGINE START STOP” switch was in before the battery discharged, be especially careful when reconnecting the battery.

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CAUTION

■Avoiding battery fires or explosions

Observe the following precautions to prevent accidentally igniting the flam- mable gas that may be emitted from the battery: ●Make sure each jumper cable is connected to the correct terminal and that it is not unintentionally in contact with any other than the intended terminal. ●Do not allow the + and - clamps of the jumper cables to come into contact

with each other.

●Do not smoke, use matches, cigarette lighters or allow open flame near

the battery.

■Battery precautions

The battery contains poisonous and corrosive acidic electrolyte, while related parts contain lead and lead compounds. Observe the following pre- cautions when handling the battery: ●When working with the battery, always wear safety glasses and take care not to allow any battery fluids (acid) to come into contact with skin, clothing or the vehicle body.

●Do not lean over the battery. ●In the event that battery fluid comes into contact with the skin or eyes, immediately wash the affected area with water and seek medical attention. Place a wet sponge or cloth over the affected area until medical attention can be received.

●Always wash your hands after handling the battery support, terminals, and

other battery-related parts.

●Do not allow children near the battery.

NOTICE

■When handling jumper cables

When connecting the jumper cables, ensure that they do not become entan- gled in the cooling fans or belt.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle overheats

If your engine overheats:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off the air condi- tioning system. Check to see if steam is coming out from under the hood. If you see steam: Stop the engine. Carefully lift the hood after the steam sub- sides and then restart the engine. If you do not see steam: Leave the engine running and carefully lift the hood. Check to see if the cooling fan is operating. If the fan is operating: Wait until the temperature of the engine (shown on the instrument panel) begins to fall and then stop the engine. If the fan is not operating: Stop the engine immediately and call your Toyota dealer.

After the engine has cooled down sufficiently, check the engine coolant level and inspect the radiator core (radi- ator) for any leaks.

If the engine compartment cover needs to be removed. (→P. 521)

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STEP 5

Add engine coolant if neces- sary.

Water can be used in an emer- gency is unavailable. (→P. 639)

if engine coolant

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Have the vehicle inspected at the nearest Toyota dealer as soon as possible.

■Overheating

If you observe the following, your vehicle may be overheating: ●The engine coolant temperature gauge enters the red zone or a loss of

power is experienced.

●Steam comes out from under the hood.

CAUTION

■To prevent an accident or injury when inspecting under the hood of

your vehicle ●If steam is seen coming from under the hood, do not open the hood until the steam has subsided. The engine compartment may be very hot, caus- ing serious injuries such as burns.

●Keep hands and clothing away from the fan and drive belt while the engine

is running.

●Do not loosen the radiator cap, or coolant reservoir cap while the engine

and radiator are hot. Serious injury, such as burns, may result from hot coolant and steam released under pressure.

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NOTICE

■When adding engine coolant

Wait until the engine has cooled down before adding engine coolant. When adding coolant, do so slowly. Adding cool coolant to a hot engine too quickly can cause damage to the engine.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If the vehicle becomes stuck

Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle becomes stuck in mud, dirt or snow:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

STEP 5

Stop the engine. Set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to P. Remove the mud, snow or sand from around the stuck tire. Place wood, stones or some other material under the tires to help provide traction. Restart the engine. Shift the shift lever to the D or R position and carefully apply the accelerator to free the vehicle. Turn off TRAC and VSC if these functions are hampering your attempts to free the vehicle. (→P. 268)

CAUTION

■When attempting to free a stuck vehicle

If you choose to push the vehicle back and forth to free it, make sure the sur- rounding area is clear to avoid striking other vehicles, objects or people. The vehicle may also lunge forward or lunge back suddenly as it becomes free. Use extreme caution.

■When shifting the shift lever

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE

■To avoid damage to the transmission and other components

●Avoid spinning the wheels and depressing the accelerator pedal more

than necessary.

●If the vehicle remains stuck even after these procedures are performed,

the vehicle may require towing to be freed.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency

Only in an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way, stop the vehicle using the following pro- cedure:

STEP 1

Steadily step on the brake pedal with both feet and firmly depress it. Do not pump the brake pedal repeatedly as this will increase the effort required to slow the vehicle. Shift the shift lever to N. If the shift lever is shifted to N

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

After slowing down, stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road. Stop the engine.

If the shift lever cannot be shifted to N

STEP 3

Keep depressing the brake pedal with both feet to reduce vehicle speed as much as possible.

STEP 4

Vehicles without a smart key system: Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the “ACC” position.

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STEP 4

Vehicles with a smart key sys- tem: Stop the engine by press- ing and holding the “ENGINE START STOP” switch for 3
consecutive seconds or more.

Press and hold for 3 seconds or more

STEP 5

Stop the vehicle in a safe place by the road.

CAUTION

■If the engine has to be turned off while driving

●Power assist for the brakes and steering wheel will be lost, making the brake pedal harder to depress and the steering wheel heavier to turn. Decelerate as much as possible before turning off the engine.

●Vehicles without a smart key system: Never attempt to remove the key, as

doing so will lock the steering wheel.

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6-1. Specifications Maintenance data (fuel, oil level, etc.)

Dimensions and weights

Overall length Overall width Overall height *1
Wheelbase

Tread

Front Rear

Vehicle capacity weight (Occupants + luggage)

Trailer weight rating (trailer weight + cargo weight)

189.8 in. (4820 mm) 75.8 in. (1925 mm) 70.1 in. (1780 mm) 109.8 in. (2790 mm) 63.2 in. (1605 mm) 63.2 in. (1605 mm) 1165 lb. (525 kg) *2
835 lb. (375 kg) *3

5000 lb. (2270 kg) 970 lb. (445 kg) *4
670 lb. (309 kg) *5

Luggage compartment load capacity *1: Unladen vehicle *2: Without rear differential lock system *3: With rear differential lock system (TRAIL) *4: With 5 occupants *5: With 7 occupants

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Vehicle identification

■ Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.

This number is stamped on the top left of the instrument panel.

CTH61AS001

This number is also on the Certi- fication Label.

■ Engine number

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

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Engine

Model Type Bore and stroke Displacement Valve clearance (engine cold) Drive belt tension

Fuel

Fuel type Octane rating Fuel tank capacity (Reference)

1GR-FE 6-cylinder V type, 4-cycle, gasoline 3.70 × 3.74 in. (94.0 × 95.0 mm) 241.4 cu.in. (3956 cm3)

Automatic adjustment

Automatic adjustment

Unleaded gasoline only 87 (Research octane number 91) or higher

23.0 gal. (87.0 L, 19.1 Imp. gal.)

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Lubrication system

6.6 qt. (6.2 L, 5.5 Imp. qt.) 6.0 qt. (5.7 L, 5.0 Imp. qt.)

Oil capacity (Drain and refill ⎯ reference) With filter Without filter ■ Engine oil selection “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” is used in your Toyota vehicle. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Motor Oil” or equivalent to satisfy the following grade and viscosity. Oil grade: ILSAC multigrade engine oil Recommended viscosity: SAE 0W-20

SAE 0W-20 is the best choice for good fuel economy and good starting in cold weather. If SAE 0W-20 is not available, SAE 5W-20 oil may be used. However, it must be replaced with SAE 0W-20 at the next oil change.

Outside temperature

Oil viscosity (0W-20 is explained here as an example): ● The 0W in 0W-20 indicates the characteristic of the oil which allows cold startability. Oils with a lower value before the W allow for easier starting of the engine in cold weather.

● The 20 in 0W-20 indicates the viscosity characteristic of the oil when the oil is at high temperature. An oil with a higher viscosity (one with a higher value) may be better suited if the vehicle is operated at high speeds, or under extreme load conditions.

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How to read oil container label: The ILSAC (International Lubricant Standardization and Approval Committee) Certification Mark is added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use.

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6-1. Specifications

11.1 qt. (10.5 L, 9.2 Imp. qt.) Use either of the following: • “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” • A similar high-quality ethylene glycol- based non-silicate, non-amine, non- nitrite, and non-borate coolant with long- life hybrid organic acid technology Do not use plain water alone.

DENSO SK20HR11
0.043 in. (1.1 mm)

Cooling system

Capacity

Coolant type

Ignition system

Spark plug Make Gap

NOTICE

■Iridium-tipped spark plugs

Use only iridium-tipped spark plugs. Do not adjust the spark plug gap.

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Electrical system

Battery Open voltage* at 68°F (20°C):

Charging rates

Transfer (4WD models)

Oil capacity

Oil type*

12.6 ⎯ 12.8 V Fully charged 12.2 ⎯ 12.4 V Half charged 11.8 ⎯ 12.0 V Discharged (*: Voltage checked 20 minutes after the engine and all the lights are turned off.) 5 A max.

Part-time 4WD models 1.1 qt. (1.0 L, 0.9 Imp. qt.) Full-time 4WD models 1.5 qt. (1.4 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine Transfer gear oil LF or equivalent SAE 75W

Recommended oil viscosity *: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Transfer Gear oil LF” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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Front differential (4WD models)

Oil capacity

Part-time 4WD models 1.6 qt. (1.55 L, 1.4 Imp. qt.) Full-time 4WD models 1.5 qt. (1.40 L, 1.2 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Oil type and viscosity* *: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

Rear differential

Oil capacity

Vehicles without a rear differential lock 2.9 qt. (2.70 L, 2.4 Imp. qt.) Vehicles with a rear differential lock 2.8 qt. (2.65 L, 2.3 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine Differential gear oil LT 75W-85 GL-5 or equivalent

Oil type and viscosity* *: Your Toyota vehicle is filled with “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” at the factory. Use Toyota approved “Toyota Genuine Differential Gear Oil” or an equivalent of matching quality to satisfy the above specification. Please contact your Toyota dealer for further details.

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Automatic transmission

Fluid capacity* Fluid type *: The fluid capacity is a reference quantity. If replacement is necessary,

11.3 qt. (10.7 L, 9.4 Imp. qt.) Toyota Genuine ATF WS

contact your Toyota dealer.

NOTICE

■Transmission fluid type

Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause deterioration in shift quality, locking up of the transmission accompanied by vibration and, ultimately, damage to the vehicle’s transmission.

Brakes

Pedal clearance*1
Pedal free play Brake pad wear limit Parking brake lining wear limit Parking brake pedal travel*2
Fluid type *1: Minimum pedal clearance when depressed with a force of 110 lbf (490 N, 50

3.62 in. (92 mm) Min. Less than 0.04 ⎯ 0.24 in. (1 ⎯ 6 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 0.04 in. (1.0 mm) 5 ⎯ 7 clicks SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3

kgf) while the engine is running.

*2: Parking brake pedal travel when depressed with a force of 67 lbf (300 N, 30

kgf).

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Chassis lubrication

Spider

Slide yoke

Lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2
Molybdenum-disulfide lithium base chas- sis grease, NLGI No.2 or lithium base chassis grease, NLGI No.2

Propeller shafts

Steering

Free play

Power steering fluid type

Tires and wheels

Tire size

Tire inflation pressure (Recommended cold tire inflation pressure)

Wheel size Wheel nut torque

Less than 1.2 in. (30 mm) Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® II or III

P265/70R17 113S, P245/60R20 107H Front: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Rear: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) Spare: 32 psi (220 kPa, 2.2 kgf/cm2 or bar) 17 × 7J, 17 × 7 1/2J, 20 × 7J 81 ft•lbf (110 N•m, 11.2 kgf•m)

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55
60

27

55
21
16

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1156NA

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⎯

7443

21/5

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Light bulbs

Light Bulbs

Bulb No.

Headlights

Low beam High beam

Front turn signal and daytime running lights Parking lights and front side marker lights Fog lights Rear turn signal lights Back-up lights License plate lights Stop/tail and rear side marker lights Outer foot lights* Front personal/ front interior lights Rear interior light Vanity lights Door courtesy lights Luggage compartment lights

Exterior

Interior

If equipped

*: A: H11 halogen bulbs B: HB3 halogen bulbs C: Single end bulbs (amber) D: Wedge base bulbs (clear) E: Wedge base bulbs (amber) F: Double end bulbs

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6-1. Specifications Fuel information

You must only use unleaded gasoline in your vehicle. Select octane rating 87 (Research Octane Number 91) or higher. Use of unleaded gasoline with an octane rating lower than 87 may result in engine knocking. Persistent knocking can lead to engine damage. At minimum, the gasoline you use should meet the specifications of ASTM D4814 in the U.S.A. and CGSB3.5-M93 in Canada.

■Fuel tank opening for unleaded gasoline

To help prevent incorrect fueling, your Toyota has a fuel tank opening that only accommodates the special nozzle on unleaded fuel pumps.

■Gasoline quality

In very few cases, driveability problems may be caused by the brand of gas- oline you are using. If driveability problems persist, try changing the brand of gasoline. If this does not correct the problem, consult your Toyota dealer.

■Gasoline quality standards

●Automotive manufacturers in the U.S.A., Europe and Japan have devel- oped a specification for fuel quality called the World-Wide Fuel Charter (WWFC), which is expected to be applied worldwide.

●The WWFC consists of four categories that are based on required emis-

sion levels. In the U.S., category 4 has been adopted.

●The WWFC improves air quality by lowering emissions in vehicle fleets,

and improves customer satisfaction through better performance.

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■Recommendation of the use of gasoline containing detergent additives ●Toyota recommends the use of gasoline that contains detergent additives

to avoid the build-up of engine deposits.

●All gasoline sold in the U.S.A. contains detergent additives to clean and/

or keep clean intake systems.

■Recommendation of the use of cleaner burning gasoline

Cleaner burning gasoline, including reformulated gasoline that contains oxy- genates such as ethanol or MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) is available in many areas. Toyota recommends the use of cleaner burning gasoline and appropriately blended reformulated gasoline. These types of gasoline provide excellent vehicle performance, reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality.

■Non-recommendation of the use of blended gasoline

DO NOT use gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol.

(15% ethanol)

(50% ethanol)

(85% ethanol)

●Use only gasoline containing a maxi-

mum of 10% ethanol. DO NOT use any flex-fuel or gasoline that could contain more than 10% etha- nol, including from any pump labeled E15, E30, E50, E85 (which are only some examples of fuel containing more than 10% ethanol).

CTH61AS027

●If you use gasohol in your vehicle, be sure that it has an octane rating no

lower than 87.

●Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline containing methanol.

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■Non-recommendation of the use of gasoline containing MMT

Some gasoline contains an octane enhancing additive called MMT (Methyl- cyclopentadienyl Manganese Tricarbonyl). Toyota does not recommend the use of gasoline that contains MMT. If fuel containing MMT is used, your emission control system may be adversely affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on the instrument cluster may come on. If this happens, contact your Toyota dealer for service.

■If your engine knocks

●Consult your Toyota dealer. ●You may occasionally notice light knocking for a short time while acceler-

ating or driving uphill. This is normal and there is no need for concern.

NOTICE

■Notice on fuel quality

●Do not use improper fuels. If improper fuels are used, the engine will be

damaged.

●Do not use leaded gasoline.

Leaded gasoline can cause damage to your vehicle’s three-way catalytic converters causing the emission control system to malfunction.

●Do not use gasohol other than the type previously stated.

Other gasohol may cause fuel system damage or vehicle performance problems.

●Using unleaded gasoline with an octane number or rating lower than the

level previously stated will cause persistent heavy knocking. At worst, this will lead to engine damage.

■Fuel-related poor driveability

If poor driveability is encountered after using a different type of fuel (poor hot starting, vaporization, engine knocking, etc.), discontinue the use of that type of fuel.

■When refueling with gasohol

Take care not to spill gasohol. It can damage your vehicle’s paint.

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6-1. Specifications Tire information

Typical tire symbols

CTH61AS021

(→P. 650) Tire size Summer tire or all season tires (→P. 540) An all season tire has “M+S” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “M+S” is a summer tire. Uniform tire quality grading For details, see “Uniform Tire Quality Grading” that follows. DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN) Tire ply composition and materials Plies are layers of rubber-coated parallel cords. Cords are the strands which form the plies in a tire. Location of treadwear indicators Load limit at maximum cold tire inflation pressure

(→P. 537) (→P. 539)

(→P. 649)

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(→P. 643)

Maximum cold tire inflation pressure This means the pressure to which a tire may be inflated. TUBELESS or TUBE TYPE A tubeless tire does not have a tube and air is directly put into the tire. A tube type tire has a tube inside the tire and the tube main- tains the air pressure. Radial tires or bias-ply tires A radial tire has “RADIAL” on the sidewall. A tire not marked “RADIAL” is a bias-ply tire.

Typical DOT and Tire Identification Number (TIN)

CTH61AS008

Identification Number

DOT symbol* Tire (TIN) Tire manufacturer’s identifica-