Toyota 4Runner 1999 Owner'S Manual Download Page 9

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4RUNNER (

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Instrument panel overview

1. Side vents

2. Tilt steering lock release lever

3. Instrument cluster

4. Center vents

5. Garage door opener box or eyeglass

holder

6. Electric moon roof switch

7. Personal lights

8. Glove box

9. Power door lock switches

10. Power window switches

11. Automatic transmission selector lever

or manual transmission gear shift lever

12. Parking brake lever

13. Front drive control lever

14. Lower vent

15. Hood lock release lever

16. Fuel filler door opener

17. Power rear view mirror control switch

(with power windows)

Summary of Contents for 4Runner 1999

Page 1: ...For your safety and comfort read carefully and keep in the vehicle ...

Page 2: ... other assistance you may require 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 improve ment we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Please note that this manual ...

Page 3: ...arate Scheduled Main tenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement Accessories spare parts and modification of your Toyota A wide variety of non genuine spare parts and accesso ries for Toyota vehicles are currently available in the market You should know that Toyota does not warrant these products and is not responsible either for their performance repair or replacement or for any damage they may ca...

Page 4: ...tion Scrapping of your Toyota The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Toyota contain explosive chemicals If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and pretensioners left as they are it may cause an accident such as a fire Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified service shop or by your Toyota dealer before y...

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Page 6: ...and Parking brake 93 1 7 Car audio system and Air conditioning system 117 1 8 Other equipment 161 2 INFORMATION BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TOYOTA 171 3 STARTING AND DRIVING 185 4 IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY 197 5 CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE 217 6 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND CARE 223 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction 229 7 2 Engine and Chassis 237 7 3 Electrical components 247 8 S...

Page 7: ... informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk to yourself and other people NOTICE This is a warning against something which may cause damage to the vehicle or its equipment if the warning is ignored You are informed what you must or must not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle and its equipment Safety symbol In this manual you will also s...

Page 8: ...NNER ᝌᛆ 1 Part 1 OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Chapter 1 1 Overview of instruments and controls D Instrument panel overview D Instrument cluster overview D Indicator symbols on the instrument panel ...

Page 9: ... Electric moon roof switch 7 Personal lights 8 Glove box 9 Power door lock switches 10 Power window switches 11 Automatic transmission selector lever or manual transmission gear shift lever 12 Parking brake lever 13 Front drive control lever 14 Lower vent 15 Hood lock release lever 16 Fuel filler door opener 17 Power rear view mirror control switch with power windows ...

Page 10: ...itch 8 Power back window switch 9 Theft deterrent system Engine immobi liser system indicator light 10 Front passenger s seat belt reminder light 11 Air conditioning controls 12 Car audio 13 Ashtray 14 Power outlets 15 Cigarette lighter 16 OUT T outside temperature button 17 Ignition switch 18 Cruise control switch 19 Rear differential lock switch 20 Instrument panel light control knob 21 Power re...

Page 11: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 4 22 Power back window lock button without power windows 23 Back door lock switch without power door lock ...

Page 12: ... 5 Instrument cluster overview 1 Service reminder indicators and indicator lights 2 Engine coolant temperature gauge 3 Tachometer 4 Speedometer 5 Odometer and two trip meters 6 Fuel gauge 7 Trip meter reset knob ...

Page 13: ...charge warning light 1 Anti lock brake system warning light 1 Automatic transmission fluid temperature warning light 1 SRS airbag warning light 1 Unengaged Park warning light 1 Open door warning light 1 Low windshield washer fluid level warning light 1 Headlight high beam indicator light Overdrive off indicator light Turn signal indicator lights Automatic transmission indicator light Front passeng...

Page 14: ...R mode indicator light Four wheel drive indicator light Rear differential lock indicator light 1 For details see Service reminder indicators and warning buzzers in Chapter 1 5 2 If this light flashes see Cruise control in Chapter 1 6 Four wheel drive indicator light ...

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Page 16: ...ings locked in the glove box when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the doors can be locked without a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle KEY NUMBER PLATE Your key number is shown on the plate Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet not in the vehicle If you should lose your keys ...

Page 17: ...rt the engine To protect things locked in the glove box when you have your vehicle parked leave the sub key with the attendant Since the side doors can be locked with out a key you should always carry a spare master key in case you accidentally lock your keys inside the vehicle For information on use of the wireless remote control key see Side doors in this chapter NOTICE When using a key containi...

Page 18: ...ansponder keys includ ing keys of other vehicles from the ring or while gripping or covering them with your hand to start the engine z Do not bend the key grip z Do not cover the key grip with any material that cuts off electromagnet ic waves z Do not knock the key hard against other objects z Do not leave the key exposed to high temperatures for a long period such as on the dashboard and hood und...

Page 19: ...p in the key s head transmits an electronic code to the ve hicle The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch The indicator light will start flashing every 2 seconds to show the system is set If either of the following indicator condi tions occu...

Page 20: ...MADE IN JAPAN This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includ ing interference that may cause unde sired operation CAUTION Changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the party respon sible for compliance could void the user...

Page 21: ...once will unlock the driver s door and twice in succession will unlock all the side doors simultaneously LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH INSIDE LOCK BUTTON Move the lock button To lock Push the button downward To unlock Pull the button upward Closing the door with the lock button pushed in will also lock the door Be care ful not to lock your keys in the vehicle Vehicles with power door lock sys tem The...

Page 22: ...ors are locked from the outside or locked with the wireless remote control transmitter the power door lock switch will not work until either front door is unlocked with the key lock knob or wireless remote control transmitter REAR DOOR CHILD PROTECTORS Move the lock lever to the LOCK position as shown on the label This feature allows you to lock a rear door so it can be opened from the outside onl...

Page 23: ...oor from a distance within approximately 1 m 3 ft of the vehicle LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE SIDE DOORS AND BACK DOOR To lock and unlock all the side doors and back door push the switches slow ly and securely To lock Push the LOCK switch All the side doors and back door are locked si multaneously At this time one beep will be heard and the parking lights and tail lights flash once Check to see that ...

Page 24: ...t OPENING THE BACK WINDOW To open the back window push the back window open switch of the trans mitter for about 1 second The window will fully open At this time you can hear a beep If the ignition key is in the ignition the back window cannot be opened by the back window open switch To open the back window with the master key see Power back window in this chapter The volume of beep sound can be c...

Page 25: ... your wireless remote control transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of theft or an accident For vehicles sold in U S A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful inter ference and 2 this device must ac cept any interference received includ ing interference ...

Page 26: ... sold in Canada This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device REPLACING THE BATTERY For replacement use a lithium battery CR2016 and a special screwdriver CAUTION Special care sho...

Page 27: ...ter bat tery should be faced correctly z Be careful that dust or oils do not adhere to the transmitter case z Close the transmitter case securely After replacing battery check that the transmitter operates properly If the trans mitter still does not operate properly con tact your Toyota dealer If you lose your transmitter contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of t...

Page 28: ...ven after the ignition switch is turned off They stop working when either front side door is opened OPERATING THE DRIVER S AND FRONT PASSENGER S WINDOWS Use the switches on the driver s door and front passenger s door Normal operation The window moves as long as you hold the switch To open Lightly push down the switch To close Lightly pull up the switch If you push in the window lock button on the...

Page 29: ... given to the window this function may work without anything caught CAUTION D Never try jamming any part of your body to make the jam protection function work intentionally D The jam protection function may not work when something gets caught just before the window fully closed Window lock button Driver s door switches OPERATING THE REAR PASSENGERS WINDOWS Use the switch on each rear passen gers d...

Page 30: ...ldren alone in the vehicle especially with the igni tion key still inserted They could use the power window switches and get trapped in a window Unat tended children can become in volved in serious accidents Power back window The back window can be operated with the inner switch on the center console or outer switch on the back door OPERATING FROM INSIDE The ignition key must be in the ON posi tio...

Page 31: ...before you close the power back window If some one s neck head or hands gets caught in a closing window it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the power back window be sure that they op erate the window safely D When small children are in the ve hicle never let them use the power back window switch without super vision Use the window lock button to prevent them from making unex pec...

Page 32: ...n it To lock Turn the key clockwise To unlock Turn the key counterclockwise The back door will be controlled by oper ating the power door lock switch When closing the back door use the inside strap for easier reach to the back door To close the back door lower it and press down on it After closing the back door try pulling it up to make sure it is secure ly closed See Luggage stowage precautions i...

Page 33: ... the luggage from being thrown out but also prevents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the back door dampers do not apply any force paint or let any other foreign matter on them Driver s side Front passenger s side Type A Front passenger s side Driver s side Type B ...

Page 34: ...lock switch si multaneously locks or unlocks the back door see Side doors Vehicles with wireless remote control sys tem To lock or unlock the back door see Wireless remote control in this chap ter Hood To open the hood 1 Pull the hood lock release lever The hood will spring up slightly CAUTION Before driving be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked Other wise the hood may open unexpecte...

Page 35: ...o place If necessary press down gently on the front edge to lock it CAUTION After inserting the support rod into the slot make sure the rod supports the hood security from falling down on to your head or body Theft deterrent system To deter the vehicle theft the system is designed to give an alarm if any of the side doors back door or hood is forcibly unlocked or opened or the bat tery terminal is...

Page 36: ...l give the alarm under the following conditions D If any of the side doors is unlocked or opened without the key or wireless re mote control transmitter or if the back door or hood is forcibly opened D If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected The indicator light will come on when the system is activated If the alarm has been activated and the key is not in the ignition switch a...

Page 37: ...ler door pull the lever When refueling turn off the engine CAUTION D Do not smoke cause sparks or al low open flames when refueling The fumes are flammable D When opening the cap do not re move the cap quickly In hot weath er fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly re moved 2 To remove the fuel tank cap turn the cap slowly counterclockwise t...

Page 38: ...operation If all the doors are closed it works for 43 seconds even after the ignition switch is turned off It stops working when any of the doors is opened Sun shade operation The sun shade can be opened or closed by hand Sliding operation To open Push the switch on the Ɯ side The roof will fully open To stop the roof partway push the switch on the Ɲ side The sun shade will be opened together with...

Page 39: ...eriously injured if the vehicle stops suddenly or if the vehicle is involved in an acci dent D Always make sure nobody places his her head hands and other parts of the body in the roof opening be fore you close the roof If some one s neck head or hands gets caught in the closing roof it could result in a serious injury When anyone closes the roof first make sure it is safe to do so D Never leave s...

Page 40: ...n all ve hicle occupants should have the seatback upright sit well back in the seat and prop erly wear the seat belts provided CAUTION D Do not drive the vehicle unless the occupants are properly seated Do not allow sitting on top of a folded down seatback or in the luggage compartment Persons not properly seated and not properly re strained by seat belts can be se verely injured in the event of e...

Page 41: ... seat position try sliding it forward and backward to make sure it is locked in posi tion D After adjusting the seatback exert body pressure to make sure it is locked in position D Do not put objects under the seats as they may interfere with the seat lock mechanism or unexpectedly push up the seat position adjusting lever the seat may suddenly move causing the driver to lose control of the vehicl...

Page 42: ...k any more than needed The seat belts provide maxi mum protection in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recli...

Page 43: ...tion in a frontal or rear collision when the driver and the pas senger are sitting up straight and well back in the seats If you are reclined the lap belt may slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen Therefore in the event of a frontal collision the risk of personal injury may increase with increasing recline of the seat back 3 SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUST ING SWITCH P...

Page 44: ...om cushion may be swung up separately 2 Store the head restraint in the head restraint retaining holes in the bot tom cushion 3 Unlock the seatback and fold it down This will enlarge the luggage compartment as far as the raised seat cushion See Luggage stowage precautions in Part 2 for precautions to observe in loading lug gage If desired each seatback may be folded separately ...

Page 45: ...e buckle of the side seatbelts and center seatbelt and arranged them in their proper position and are ready to use Head restraints Front Rear For your safety and comfort adjust the head restraint before driving To raise Pull it up To lower Push it down while pressing the lock release button On some models you can also move the head restraint forward or backward If such adjustment is desired pull o...

Page 46: ...lso do not let the child sit on your lap It does not provide sufficient restraint Pregnant woman Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Ask your doctor for specific recommendations The lap belt should be worn securely and as low as possible over the hips and not on the waist Injured person Toyota recommends the use of a seat belt Depending on the inju ry first check with your doctor for specific...

Page 47: ...n will allow the belt to extend and you can move around freely If the seat belt cannot be pulled out of the retractor firmly pull the belt and release it You will then be able to smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor When a passenger s shoulder belt is com pletely extended and is then retracted even slightly the belt is locked in that position and cannot be extended This fea ture is used to ...

Page 48: ... is positioned across the center of your shoulder The belt should be kept away from your neck but not falling off your shoulder Failure to do so could reduce the amount of protection in an accident and cause serious injuries in a collision Take up slack Too high Keep as low on hips as possible Adjust the position of the lap and shoulder belts Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips n...

Page 49: ...ur arm To release the belt press the buckle re lease button and allow the belt to re tract If the belt does not retract smoothly pull it out and check for kinks or twists Then make sure it remains untwisted as it re tracts Rear center seat belt Lengthen Sit up straight and well back in the seat To fasten your belt insert the tab into the buckle You will hear a click when the tab locks into the buc...

Page 50: ...n adult occupant or your child from injury Too high Adjust to a snug fit Keep as low on hips as possible Remove excess length of the belt and adjust the belt position To shorten the belt pull the free end of the belt Position the lap belt as low as possible on your hips not on your waist then ad just it to a snug fit CAUTION High positioned and loose fitting lap belts could cause serious injuries ...

Page 51: ...the heaviest coat you expect to wear for prop er measurement and selection of length Additional ordering information is available at your Toyota dealer CAUTION When using the seat belt extender observe the following Failure to fol low these instructions could result in less effectiveness of the seat belt re straint system in case of vehicle acci dent increasing the chance of per sonal injury D Nev...

Page 52: ... locked and that the seat belt extender is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally immediately contact your Toyota dealer Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed It cannot protect an adult occupant or your child from injury Front seat belt pretensioners The dri...

Page 53: ...eat belt pretensioner assemblies 4 Airbag sensor assembly The seat belt pretensioner is controlled by the airbag sensor assembly The airbag sensor assembly consists of a safing sen sor and airbag sensor When a seat belt pretensioner is acti vated an operating noise may be heard and a small amount of smoke like gas may be released This gas is harmless and does not indicate that a fire is occur ring...

Page 54: ...ioner system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the following conditions occurs this indicates a malfunction of the airbags or pretensioners Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to service the vehicle D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on D The light comes on or flashes wh...

Page 55: ...ose to the steering wheel or dashboard during airbag deployment can be killed or seriously injured Toyota strongly recommends that D The driver sit as far back as pos sible from the steering wheel while still maintaining control of the ve hicle D The front passenger sit as far back as possible from the dashboard D All vehicle occupants be properly restrained using the available seat belts This ind...

Page 56: ...ld level the SRS airbags may not deploy However this threshold velocity will be considerably higher if the vehicle strikes an object such as a parked vehicle or sign pole which can move or deform on impact or if it is involved in an underride collision e g a collision in which the nose of the vehicle underrides or goes under the bed of a truck etc It is possible with collision severity at the marg...

Page 57: ...s the airbag inflators Then a chemical reaction in the inflators momentarily fills the air bags with non toxic gas to help restrain the forward motion of the occupants When the airbags inflate they produce a fairly loud noise and release some smoke and residue along with non toxic gas This does not indicate a fire This gas is nor mally harmless however for those who have delicate skin it may cause...

Page 58: ...may then deploy during the collision To obtain maxi mum protection in an accident the driver and all passengers in the ve hicle must wear their seat belts Wearing a seat belt during an acci dent reduces the chances of death or serious injuries or being thrown out of the vehicle For instructions and precautions concerning the seat belt system see Seat belts in this chapter D Improperly seated and o...

Page 59: ... is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child For instructions concerning the installation of a child restraint system see Child restraint in this chapter D Do not sit on the edge of the seat or lean over the dashboard when the vehicle is in use The airbags inflate with considerable speed and f...

Page 60: ...that houses the airbag system They might restrict inflation or cause death or serious injury as they are projected rear ward by the force of deploying air bags Likewise the driver and front passenger should not hold things in their arms or on their knees D Do not modify or remove any wir ing Do not modify remove strike or open any components such as the steering wheel pad steering wheel column cov...

Page 61: ...rbag system has a service reminder indicator to inform the driver of operating problems If either of the follow ing conditions occurs this indicates a mal function of the airbags Contact your Toyota dealer as soon as possible to ser vice the vehicle D The light does not come on when the ignition key is turned to the ACC or ON position or remains on D The light comes on while driving In the followi...

Page 62: ...rear facing child restraint system is put on the front seat D Unless it is unavoidable do not put a forward facing child restraint sys tem on the front seat D A forward facing child restraint sys tem should be put on the front seat only when it is unavoidable Always move the seat as far back as pos sible because the force of a de ploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child D Ma...

Page 63: ... the child restraint system keep it secured with the seat belt or place it somewhere other than the passenger compartment This will prevent it from in juring passengers in the event of a sud den stop or accident Your vehicle has anchors for securing the top strap of a child restraint system The anchor nuts are welded beneath the sheet metal to permit installation of an anchor bracket for a child r...

Page 64: ...ing 3 types depending on the child s age and size A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Install the child restraint system following the instructions provided by its manufac turer A Infant seat B Convertible seat C Booster seat Types of child restraint system ...

Page 65: ...res with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen ger in case of sudden braking or a collision 1 Run the center lap belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the lap belt Installation with 2 point type seat belt ...

Page 66: ...nction normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the infant seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatback tighten the lap belt by pulling its free end to hold the infant seat securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure F...

Page 67: ...and size When installing follow the manufacturer s instructions about the applicable child s age and size as well as direction for installing of a child restraint system CAUTION Do not put a rear facing child re straint system on the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passen ger in case of sudden braking or a co...

Page 68: ... that the lap belt is not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 While pressing the convertible seat firmly against the seat cushion and seatb...

Page 69: ...ions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 3 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button A INFANT SEAT INSTALLATION An infant seat is used in rear facing position only Installation with 3 point type seat belt ...

Page 70: ...hild re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and front passenger in case of sudden brak ing or a collision 1 Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the infant seat following the instructions provided by its manufactur er and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Keep...

Page 71: ...annot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is then retracted even slightly it cannot be extended To hold the infant seat securely make sure the belt is in the lock mode before letting the belt retract 3 While pressing the infant seat firmly aga...

Page 72: ...utton and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger B CONVERTIBLE SEAT INSTALLATION A convertible seat is used in forward facing and rear facing position depend ing on the child s age and size When installing follow the manufacturer s in structions about the applicable child s age and size as well as directions ...

Page 73: ...straint sys tem should be allowed to put on the front seat only when it is un avoidable Always move the seat as far back as possible because the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child D Do not put a rear facing child re straint system in the rear seat if it interferes with the lock mechanism of the front seats This can cause severe injury to the child and fron...

Page 74: ...ortions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat belt does not function normally it cannot protect your child from injury Contact your Toyota dealer immediately Do not use the seat until the seat belt is fixed 2 Fully extend the shoulder belt to put it in the lock mode When the belt is ...

Page 75: ...t securely CAUTION Push and pull the child restraint sys tem in different directions to be sure it is secure Follow all the installation instructions provided by its manufac turer 4 To remove the convertible seat press the buckle release button and allow the belt to retract completely The belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or older child passen ger ...

Page 76: ...cause the force of a deploying airbag could cause death or serious injury to the child 1 Sit the child on a booster seat Run the lap and shoulder belt through or around the booster seat and child fol lowing the instructions provided by its manufacturer and insert the tab into the buckle taking care not to twist the belt Make sure the shoulder belt is correctly across the child s shoulder and that ...

Page 77: ...ntended result Keep the lap belt positioned as low on hips as possible D For child s safety do not place the shoulder belt under child s arm D After inserting the tab make sure the tab and buckle are locked and that the lap and shoulder portions of the belt are not twisted D Do not insert coins clips etc in the buckle as this may prevent you from properly latching the tab and buckle D If the seat ...

Page 78: ... the position of the holes underneath b Make a hole in the covering directly above the hole in the luggage compart ment floor c Insert a 15 mm 0 6 in spacer and tighten down the anchor bracket for your child restraint system with a bolt Torque the bolt to 16 5 24 7 N m 1 68 2 52 kgf m 12 2 18 2 ft lbf This model sold in Canada is provided with a bracket set in the glove box de signed for use with ...

Page 79: ...ror Be careful when judging the size or dis tance of any object seen in the outside rear view mirror on the passenger s side It is a convex mirror with a curved sur face Any object seen in a convex mirror will look smaller and farther away than when seen in a flat mirror On some models when you push the back window defogger switch the heater panels in the outside rear view mirrors will quickly cle...

Page 80: ...ted when key is in the ACC or ON position NOTICE If ice should jam the mirror do not operate the control or scrape the mir ror face Use a spray de icer to free the mirror Folding rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors can be folded backward for parking in restricted areas To fold the rear view mirror push back ward CAUTION Do not drive with the mirrors folded backward Both the driver and pas seng...

Page 81: ...ylight driving Lever at position 1 The reflection in the mirror has greater clarity at this position Night driving Lever at position 2 Remember that by reducing glare you also lose some rear view clarity CAUTION Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is moving It may cause the driver to mishandle the vehicle and an accident may occur resulting in personal injuries Vanity mirrors Type A Type B ...

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Page 84: ...urn off when the driver s door is opened with the ignition switch turned off To turn them on again turn the key to the ON position or actu ate the headlight switch If you are going to park for over one week make sure the headlight switch is off NOTICE To prevent the battery from being dis charged do not leave the lights on for a long period when the engine is not running Daytime running light syst...

Page 85: ... must be in the ON position The lever automatically returns after you make a turn but you may have to return it by hand after you change lanes To signal a lane change move the lever up or down to the pressure point position 2 and hold it If the turn signal indicator lights green lights on the instrument panel flash faster than normal a front or rear turn signal bulb is burned out Emergency flasher...

Page 86: ...necessary when the en gine is not running Instrument panel light control To adjust the brightness of the instru ment panel lights turn the knob Front fog lights To turn on the front fog lights twist the band of the headlight and turn sig nal switch lever They will come on when the tail lights are turned on ...

Page 87: ...es off when all the side doors are closed Personal lights To turn on the personal light push the switch To turn the lights off push the switch once again Luggage compartment light To turn on the luggage compartment light slide the switch The luggage compartment light switch has the following positions ON Keeps the light on all the time OFF Turns the light off DOOR Turns the light on when the back ...

Page 88: ...r lever is in the intermittent position position 1 Twist the band upward to increase the time between sweeps and downward to decrease it To squirt washer fluid pull the lever toward you If the windshield wipers are off they will operate a couple of times after the washer squirts For instructions on adding washer fluid see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 In freezing weather warm the windshield w...

Page 89: ...help prevent the washer fluid from freezing on your windshield which can block your vision NOTICE Do not operate the wipers if the wind shield is dry It may scratch the glass Back window wiper and washer To turn on the back window wiper twist the lever knob upward The key must be in the ON position Lever position Speed setting Position 1 Intermittent Position 2 Normal To squirt washer fluid on the...

Page 90: ...urfaces Push the switch once again to turn the defogger off The system will automatically shut off af ter the defoggers have operated about 15 minutes Make sure you turn the defoggers off when the surfaces are clear Leaving the defoggers on for a long time could cause the battery to discharge especially during stop and go driving The defoggers are not designed for drying rain water or for melting ...

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Page 92: ...at F Nearly empty Needle at E It is a good idea to keep the tank over 1 4 full If the fuel level approaches E or the low fuel level warning light comes on fill the fuel tank as soon as possible On inclines or curves due to the move ment of fuel in the tank the fuel gauge needle may fluctuate or the low fuel level warning light may come on earlier than usual If the fuel tank is completely empty the...

Page 93: ...thermostat in the engine cooling system as this may cause the engine to overheat The thermostat is designed to con trol the flow of coolant to keep the temperature of the engine within the specified operating range z Do not continue driving with an overheated engine See If your ve hicle overheats in Part 4 Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in thousands of rpm revolutions per minute ...

Page 94: ...e two trip meters to zero and also change the meter display To change the meter display quickly push and release the knob The meter display changes in the order from the odometer to trip meter A to trip meter B then back to the odometer each time you push To reset the trip meter A to zero dis play the meter A reading then push and hold the knob until the meter is set to zero The same process can b...

Page 95: ...hould go off Low brake fluid level warning If this light comes on and stays on while you are driving slow down and pull off the road Then stop the vehicle carefully There may be a problem somewhere in the brake system Check the fluid level of the see through reservoir To make sure the parking brake has not caused the warning light to come on check to see that the parking brake is fully released If...

Page 96: ... d Discharge Warning Light This light warns that the battery is being discharged If it comes on while you are driving there is a problem somewhere in the charging system The engine ignition will continue to oper ate however until the battery is dis charged Turn off the air conditioning blower radio etc and drive directly to the nearest Toyota dealer or repair shop NOTICE Do not continue driving if...

Page 97: ...nd the brake system warning light is off the brake system operates conventionally but anti lock brake system is not assisting brake performance so that the wheels can lock up during sudden braking or braking on slippery road surfaces Vehicles with rear differential lock sys tem The anti lock brake system does not oper ate when the rear differential is locked It is normal operation for the ABS warn...

Page 98: ... or qualified repair shop for assistance NOTICE Continued driving with the warning light on may damage the automatic transmission n Low windshield Washer Fluid Level Warning Light Canada The light warns that the windshield washer fluid level is too low Add washer fluid at your earliest opportunity For instructions see Adding washer fluid in Chapter 7 3 CHECKING SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS except t...

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Page 100: ...gine is off and the steering wheel is locked The key can be re moved only at this position Vehicles with manual transmission You must push in the key to turn the key from ACC to the LOCK position Vehicles with automatic transmission You must shift the selector lever into the P position before turning the key from ACC to the LOCK position Vehicles with engine immobiliser system Once you remove the ...

Page 101: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 94 NOTICE Do not leave the key in the ON position if the engine is not running The battery will discharge and the ignition could be damaged ...

Page 102: ... OFF position Shifting into overdrive not possible O D OFF indicator light shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions NORM Normal mode for general driving conditioning PWR Power mode for powerful acceleration PWR mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector bu...

Page 103: ...l come on and the transmission will downshift to the third gear D Shift into the 2 position The trans mission will downshift to the second gear when the vehicle speed drops down to or lower than the following speed and more powerful engine brak ing will be obtained 3RZ FE engine 112 km h 69 mph 5VZ FE engine 119 km h 73 mph D Shift into the L position The trans mission will downshift to the first ...

Page 104: ... the parking brake lever up fully to securely apply the parking brake 3 With the brake pedal pressed down shift the selector lever to the P posi tion CAUTION While the vehicle is moving never attempt to move the selector lever into P position under any circum stances Serious mechanical damage and loss of vehicle control may re sult f Good driving practice D If the transmission is repeatedly up shi...

Page 105: ...etely shifted to forward or reverse gear z Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels z If your vehicle remains stuck after rocking the vehicle several times consider other ways such as tow ing h Driving in PWR Power mode In the PWR mode the transmission is shifted up and down at a higher vehicle speed than in the NORM Normal mode and a more powerful acceleration is achieved To set the P...

Page 106: ...OFF position Shifting into overdrive not possible O D OFF indicator light shows the overdrive switch is in OFF position Driving pattern selector button For selecting a driving pattern suited to existing driving conditions NORM Normal mode for general driving conditioning PWR Power mode for powerful acceleration PWR mode indicator light on the instrument panel shows the driving pattern selector but...

Page 107: ... shift into the overdrive gear even with the overdrive switch on See Four wheel drive system in this chapter for information of the front drive control lever CAUTION Never put your foot on the accelera tor pedal while shifting 3 Release the parking brake and brake pedal Depress the accelerator pedal slow ly for smooth starting b Using engine braking To use engine braking you can downshift the tran...

Page 108: ...e Watch the tachometer to keep engine rpm from going into the red zone The approximate maximum al lowable speed for each position is given above for your reference Front drive control lever in H2 or H4 3RZ FE engine 2 111km h 68 mph L 60km h 37 mph 5VZ FE engine 2 118km h 73 mph L 64km h 40 mph Front drive control lever in L4 3RZ FE engine 2 43km h 26 mph L 23km h 14 mph 5VZ FE engine 2 46km h 28 ...

Page 109: ...n you may attempt to rock the vehicle free by moving it forward and backward Do not attempt this procedure if people or objects are anywhere near the ve hicle During the rocking operation the vehicle may suddenly move for ward or backward as it becomes un stuck causing injury or damage to nearby people or objects NOTICE If you rock your vehicle observe the following precautions to prevent dam age ...

Page 110: ...e clutch trouble And do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopped on an uphill grade use the parking brake Recommended shifting speeds The transmission is fully synchronized and upshifting or downshifting is easy For the best compromise between fuel economy and vehicle performance you should upshift or downshift at the following speeds 3RZ FE engine Upshifting gear km h mph 1 to 2 24 15 ...

Page 111: ...6 4 165 102 Four wheel drive models 3RZ FE engine gear km h mph H2 and H4 L4 1 45 28 17 11 2 84 52 32 20 3 130 81 50 31 4 165 102 64 39 5VZ FE engine gear km h mph H2 and H4 L4 1 48 29 18 11 2 89 55 34 21 3 127 79 49 31 4 165 102 64 39 NOTICE Do not downshift if you are going faster than the maximum allowable speed for the next lower gear Good driving practice D If it is difficult to shift into re...

Page 112: ...eater traction than two wheel drive N neutral position Lever at N No power is delivered to the wheels The vehicle must be stopped L4 low speed position four wheel drive Lever at L4 Use this for maximum power and traction Use L4 for climbing or descending steep hills off road driving and hard pulling in sand mud or deep snow The four wheel drive indicator light comes on when the H4 N or L4 mode is ...

Page 113: ...provides greater traction than two wheel drive H4L mode high speed position four wheel drive center differential locked Lever at H4L Use this for greater traction when you experience a loss of power such as wheel slipping in the H2 H4 four wheel drive mode N mode neutral position Lever at N No power is delivered to the wheels The vehicle must be stopped L4L mode low speed position four wheel drive...

Page 114: ...e the front drive control lever This can be done at any vehicle speed You need not depress the clutch pedal If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into H2 drive straight ahead while accelerating or decel erating or drive in reverse With A D D To shift from H2 to H4 reduce your speed to less than 80 km h 50 mph and move the front drive control lever You need not depress ...

Page 115: ... the front drive control lever This can be done at any vehicle speed If the indicator light does not go off when you shift the transfer into H2 drive straight ahead while accelerating or decel erating or drive in reverse With A D D To shift from H2 to H4 reduce your speed to less than 80 km h 50 mph and move the front drive control lever If you have trouble shifting in cold weath er reduce your sp...

Page 116: ...l lever If the indicator light flashes when you move the front drive control lever drive straight ahead while accelerating or decel erating If the indicator light flashes and the buzz er sounds when you move the front drive control lever reduce your speed or stop the vehicle and reset CAUTION Never move the front drive control lever if wheels are slipping Stop the slipping or spinning before shift...

Page 117: ...tial lock system is pro vided for use only when wheel spinning occurs in a ditch or on a slippery or ragged surface This differential lock system is effective in case one of the rear wheels is spinning Before using the rear differential lock sys tem first shift the front drive control into L4 to see if it works If this has no effect additionally use the rear differential lock system CAUTION Do not...

Page 118: ...inning Otherwise the vehicle may move in an unexpected direction when the differential lock is engaged result ing in an accident This may also lead to possible damage to differen tial lock component parts D Do not drive over 8 km h 5 mph when the differential is locked To unlock the differential push the switch once again Unlock the differential as soon as the ve hicle moves out For easy unlocking...

Page 119: ...u to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km h 25 mph even with your foot off the accelerator pedal Your cruising speed can be maintained up or down grades within the limits of engine performance although a slight speed change may occur when driving up or down the grades On steeper hills a greater speed change will occur so it is better to drive without the cruise control CAUTION D To hel...

Page 120: ...or tap it down for a slower speed Each tap changes the set speed by 1 6 km h 1 0 mph You can now take your foot off the accelerator pedal If you need acceleration for example when passing depress the accelerator pedal enough for the vehicle to exceed the set speed When you release it the vehicle will return to the speed set prior to the acceleration CAUTION For manual transmission While driving wi...

Page 121: ...se control on engine braking will not be applied because the cruise control is not cancelled To decrease the vehicle speed reset to a slower speed with the cruise control lever or depress the brake pedal If you use the brake pedal cruise control is cancelled RESUMING THE PRESET SPEED If the preset speed is cancelled by pulling the control lever or by depressing the brake pedal or clutch pedal push...

Page 122: ...rt sys tem which is designed to keep the starter motor from operating if the clutch pedal is not depressed all the way down The switch allows the vehicle to be driven out of difficult situations by cranking the engine with the clutch engaged Never use the switch for normal engine starting Be sure to follow the starting procedure instructed in How to start the engine in Part 3 Clutch start cancel s...

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Page 124: ...sing your audio system controls and features D Car audio system operating hints Air conditioning system D Controls D Air flow selector settings D Operating tips D Instrument panel vents D Rear heater system Type 1 AM ڥ FM ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Type 2 AM ڥ FM ETR radio cassette player compact disc auto changer controller Car audio system Reference ...

Page 125: ... audio system will be turned off when you eject the cassette tape or com pact disc If the another function was pre viously playing it will come on again SWITCHING BETWEEN FUNCTIONS Push AM FM AM FM TAPE or CD if the system is already on but you want to switch from one function to anoth er TONE AND BALANCE For details about your system s tone and balance controls see the description of your own sys...

Page 126: ...the slot or the tape player may be damaged YOUR COMPACT DISC PLAYER When you insert a disc gently push it in with the label side up The player will automatically eject a disc if the label side is down The compact disc player will play from track 1 through the end of the disc Then it will play from track 1 again NOTICE Never try to disassemble or oil any part of the compact disc player Do not inser...

Page 127: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 120 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Using your audio system controls and features Type 1 ...

Page 128: ...ward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track p...

Page 129: ... changes between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indi...

Page 130: ...e tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com ...

Page 131: ...few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second time Co...

Page 132: ...ayer By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly TUNE Tuning Your Toyota has an electronic tuning radio ETR Push and release the Ɯ up or Ɲ down side of TUNE...

Page 133: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 126 Details of specific buttons controls and features are described in the alphabetical listing that follows Type 2 ...

Page 134: ...forward button or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc trac...

Page 135: ... shows the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes between single disc play er and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or m...

Page 136: ...will appear on the display PROG Program Push PROG to select the other side of a cassette tape The display indicates which side is currently selected indi cates top side indicates bottom side Auto reverse feature After the cassette player reaches the end of a tape side it automatically reverses and begins to play the other side This is true whether the cassette was playing or fast forwarding RAND R...

Page 137: ... replay This process will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the re peat feature SCAN Radio You can either scan all the frequencies on a band or scan only the preset stations for that band To scan the preset stations Push and hold SCAN until you hear a beep The radio will tune in the next pres et station up the band stay there for a few seconds and then move to the next prese...

Page 138: ... well For example if you want to rewind to a song that is two be fore the song you are listening to push on the down side of the button until REW 3 appears on the display If you have pushed the track button more than you wanted to push the other side of the button The track number will be reduced The track number you select is not valid if it is higher than the number of tracks remaining on the cu...

Page 139: ...E In both cases a cassette must already be loaded in the player TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using this button you can skip up or down to a different track Push either side of the track button until the number of the track you want to listen to appears on the display If you want to return to the beginning of the current track push the down side of the button one time quickly T...

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Page 141: ...ton When you release the button the compact disc player will resume playing AM FM Push AM FM to switch between the AM and FM bands AM FM1 or FM2 will appear on the display These systems al low you to set twelve FM stations two for each button If the audio system is off you can turn on the radio by pushing AM FM Also push AM FM to switch from compact disc operation to radio operation AUDIO CONTROL ...

Page 142: ...nger If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc or magazine from the player and allow the player to cool down If Err 1 appears on the display it indicates the disc is dirty damaged or it was inserted up ...

Page 143: ...f you hear a beep you held the button too long and the player will repeat the whole disc When the track ends it will automatically be replayed This pro cess will be continued until you push the button again to turn off the repeat feature Compact disc auto changer only Repeating a disc Push and hold RPT until you hear a beep D RPT will appear on the display The player will repeat all the tracks on ...

Page 144: ...ception display Your radio automatically changes to stereo reception when a stereo broadcast is re ceived ST appears on the display If the signal becomes weak the radio reduces the amount of channel separation to prev ent the weak signal from creating noise If the signal becomes extremely weak the radio switches from stereo to mono recep tion TRACK Track up down button Compact disc player By using...

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Page 146: ...n or TAPE to stop the tape while it is re winding push the reverse button or TAPE If a tape side rewinds completely the cas sette player will stop and then play that same side If a tape fast forwards com pletely the cassette player will play the other side of the tape using the auto re verse feature Compact Disc Player If you want to fast forward or reverse through a compact disc track push and ho...

Page 147: ...ws the track or track and disc number currently being played Each time you push CD the system changes between built in single disc player and automatic changer If the player malfunctions your audio sys tem will display one of the six following error messages If WAIT appears on the display it indi cates inside the player unit may be too hot due to the very high ambient tempera ture Remove the disc ...

Page 148: ... forwarding PWR VOL Power Volume Push PWR VOL to turn the audio system on and off Turn PWR VOL to adjust the volume RAND Random There are two random features you can either listen to the tracks on all the com pact discs in the magazine in random or der or only listen to the tracks on a specific compact disc in random order Random playing for the tracks on a disc Quickly push and release RAND RAND ...

Page 149: ...e for a few seconds and then move to the next preset station To select a station push SCAN a second time To scan all the frequencies Quickly push and release SCAN If you hear a beep you held the button too long and the radio will scan the preset sta tions The radio will find the next station up the station band stay there for a few seconds and then scan again To select a station push SCAN a second...

Page 150: ... higher than the number of tracks remaining on the current cassette side D After the beginning of the tape is reached the player will automatically start playing the same side D After the end of the tape is reached the player will automatically reverse sides and start playing the other side There must be at least 3 seconds of blank space between tracks for the track button to work correctly In add...

Page 151: ...ons outside the vehicle For example nearby buildings and terrain can interfere with FM reception Power lines or telephone wires can interfere with AM signals And of course radio signals have a limited range and the farther you are from a station the weaker its signal will be In addition reception conditions change constantly as your vehicle moves Here are some common reception prob lems that proba...

Page 152: ...siest way to clean them is by using a cleaning tape A wet type is recommended Use high quality cassettes D Low quality cassette tapes can cause many problems including poor sound inconsistent playing speed and constant auto reversing They can also get stuck or tangled in the cassette player D Do not use a cassette if it has been damaged or tangled or if its label is peeling off D Do not leave a ca...

Page 153: ...stic cases away from moisture heat and direct sunlight To clean a compact disc Wipe it with a soft lint free cloth that has been damp ened with water Wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge of the disc not in circles Dry it with another soft lint free cloth Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti static device A new disc may have rough edges on its inner and outer perimeter Re...

Page 154: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 147 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Temperature Selector 3 Air Flow Selector 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 A C Button on some models Air conditioning system Controls type 1 ...

Page 155: ... Air flows mainly from the instrument panel vents 2 Bi level Air flows from both the floor vents and the instrument panel vents 3 Floor Air flows mainly from the floor vents 4 Floor Windshield Air flows mainly from the floor vents and windshield vents 5 Windshield Air flows mainly from the windshield vents For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Turning t...

Page 156: ...sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditioning press the A C button The A C button indicator will come on To turn the air conditioning off press the button again If the A C button indicator flashes there is a problem in the air conditioning system and the air conditioning automatically shuts off If this happens take your ve hicle to a Toyota dealer for service ...

Page 157: ...t blocked by leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days turn the fan speed se lector to HI for a minute to help clear the intake ducts ...

Page 158: ... Air conditioning ON D For quick cooling move the air intake selector to recirculate for a few min utes Ventilation For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature Towards COLD blue zone Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning OFF Defogging The inside of the windshield For best results set controls to Fan speed Any setting except OFF Temperature T...

Page 159: ...ke FRESH outside air Air flow WINDSHIELD Air conditioning OFF Turning the Air Flow Selector to wind shield position turns on the defroster to clear the front view more quickly Press the A C button for dehumidified heating This setting clears the front view more quickly D To heat the vehicle interior while de frosting the windshield choose floor windshield air flow ...

Page 160: ... 153 1 Air Intake Selector 2 Windshield Air Flow Button 3 A C Button 4 Fan Speed Selector 5 OFF Button 6 MODE Button air flow selector 7 Temperature Selector 8 AUTO Button Air conditioning system Controls type 2 ...

Page 161: ... adjust the fan speed unless you desire another fan speed mode Temperature selector Turn the knob to adjust the temperatu re to the right to warm to the left to cool OFF button Push the button to turn off the air condi tioning system Air flow selector MODE button Press the button to select the vents used for air flow In automatic operation you do not have to select the air flow unless you desire a...

Page 162: ... conditioning For details about air flow selector settings see the illustration after A C button Air intake selector Press the button to select the air source In automatic operation you do not have to select the air intake unless you desire another air intake mode 1 Recirculate Recirculates the air inside the vehicle 2 Fresh Draws outside air into the sys tem A C button To turn on the air conditio...

Page 163: ... leaves or snow for example D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield The windshield could fog up because of the difference in air temperature on the inside and outside of the windshield D Keep the area under the front seats clear to allow air to circulate through out the vehicle D On cold days push the fan speed se lector to adjust the fan speed high for a minute to help clear the in...

Page 164: ...w to heat the vehicle interior while defrosting or defogging the windshield Air conditioning For best results set controls to For automatic operation Press in the AUTO button Temperature To the desired temperature Air conditioning ON For manual operation Fan speed To the desired fan speed Temperature Towards COLD to the left Air intake FRESH outside air Air flow PANEL Air conditioning ON D For qui...

Page 165: ...on turns off the air conditioning To turn off the air conditioning alone press the A C button once again D On humid days do not blow cold air on the windshield the difference be tween the outside and inside tempera tures could make the fogging worse The outside of the windshield For best results set controls to For automatic operation Temperature Towards WARM to the right Air intake FRESH outside ...

Page 166: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 159 Instrument panel vents Side vents Lower vent If air flow control is not satisfactory check the instrument panel vents The instrument panel vents may be opened or closed as shown ...

Page 167: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 160 Rear heater system 1 Fan Speed Selector 2 Temperature Selector Fan speed selector Push the switch toward HI or LO Temperature selector Place the lever anywhere except the OFF position ...

Page 168: ...y must be in the ACC or ON position To reset the hour Push the H button To reset the minutes Push the M button If quick adjustment to a full hour is de sired push the 00 button For example if the 00 button is de pressed when the time is between 1 01 1 29 the time will change to 1 00 If the time is between 1 30 1 59 the time will change to 2 00 If the electrical power source has been disconnected f...

Page 169: ...rning the temperature selector while the outside temperature is indicated changes the display to the air conditioning temperature The vehicles sold in U S A the tempera ture is indicated in degrees Fahrenheit while the vehicles sold in Canada the temperature is indicated in degrees Centi grade Cigarette lighter and ashtray CIGARETTE LIGHTER To use the cigarette lighter press it in When it becomes ...

Page 170: ...ets Instrument panel Luggage compartment The power outlets are designed for power supply for car accessories The key must be in the ACC or ON position for the power outlet to be used NOTICE z To prevent the fuse from being blown do not use the electricity over the total vehicle capacity of 12V 120W z To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power outlets longer than necessary wh...

Page 171: ... instrument panel lights on CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the glove box door closed while driving Garage door opener box The box is designed to store a garage door opener transmitter Open the cover and remove the Velcro loop Remove the paper strip covering the adhe sive on back side of loop and adhere loop to back side of the transmitter...

Page 172: ...o adhesion of the Velcro Place the transmitter with Velcro loop fac ing inside of box into the box Make sure the transmitter button is located above button pins Remove spacers from the box Place the largest spacer on the pin that would be below transmitter button when the cover is closed Close the cover ...

Page 173: ...t pin D Attach another spacer to the top of original spacer Check operation If re quired continue add spacers until con tact is achieved If the transmitter is clattering during driv ing fill in a piece of felt or pad to prevent the transmitter from clattering Put the remained spacers back in its place CAUTION To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop always keep the ga...

Page 174: ...As this holder is designed for hold ing eyeglasses do not place any object heavier than approximately 50g 0 11 lb in it Heavier objects may cause the holder to open and contents to fly out resulting in inju ries NOTICE In hot weather inside of the vehicle becomes very hot Do not leave any thing flammable or deformable such as a lighter the glasses etc inside Auxiliary box To open the box turn the ...

Page 175: ...lf is not included as an original equipment this auxiliary box can be used to store the warning reflector Hold the warning reflector kit with the straps 1 To loosen Pull the buckle forward 2 To tighten Pull on the belt Card holder The card holder is located on the inner side of the console box lid To use the holder open the lid Cup holders Front Rear ...

Page 176: ...nt and poss ibly injure people in the vehicle during sudden braking or an acci dent D To reduce the chance of injury in case of an accident or a sudden stop while driving keep the cup holder closed when it is not in use Tie down hooks To secure your luggage use the tie down hooks as shown above See Luggage stowage precautions in Part 2 for what to observe in loading lug gage Luggage cover To use t...

Page 177: ...when attaching detaching or storing the cover Floor mat Use a floor mat of the correct size If the floor carpet and floor mat have a hole then it is designed for use with a locking clip Fix the floor mat with locking clip into the hole in the floor carpet CAUTION Make sure the floor mat is properly placed on the floor carpet If the floor mat slips and interferes with the movement of the pedals dur...

Page 178: ...w of the road allowing you to anticipate prob lems It is not designed for cornering at the same speeds as conventional two wheel drive vehicles any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions CAUTION Always observe the following precau tions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your ve hicle D Avoid sharp turns or abrupt ...

Page 179: ...uring the first 300 km 200 miles D Do not drive slowly with the manual transmission in a high gear D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed either fast or slow D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800km 500miles Fuel FUEL TYPE Your new vehicle must use only un leaded gasoline To help prevent gas station mix ups your Toyota has a new smaller fuel tank open ing The special nozzle on pum...

Page 180: ...on control system GASOLINES CONTAINING MTBE Gasolines that contain MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether are available in the market If you use a gasoline mixed with MTBE make certain that it does not contain more than 15 of MTBE GASOLINES CONTAINING MMT Some gasolines contain an octane enhancing additive called MMT methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Toyota does not recommend the use of gasol...

Page 181: ... spill gasohol dur ing refueling Gasohol may cause paint damage FUEL TANK CAPACITY 70 L 18 5 gal 15 4 Imp gal Operation in foreign countries If you plan to drive your Toyota in another country First comply with the vehicle registration laws Second confirm the availability of the cor rect fuel unleaded and minimum octane number Three way catalytic converter Except vehicles with 5VZ FE engine for Ca...

Page 182: ...catalytic converter z Do not allow the engine to run at idle speed for more than 20 min utes z Avoid racing the engine z Do not push start or pull start your vehicle z Do not turn off the ignition while the vehicle is moving z 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 ...

Page 183: ... the vehicle D 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 D If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle drive with the windows open and the back door and back window closed Have the cause im mediately located and corrected FUNCTIONS OF ENGINE OIL Engine oil has the primary functions of ...

Page 184: ... 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 IMPORTANCE OF ENGINE OIL LEV...

Page 185: ...rformance of the vehicle under these circumstances The anti lock brake system becomes op erative 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 You may hear a sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds when the engine is started or just after the vehicle is star...

Page 186: ...at full effectiveness Vehicles with rear differential lock sys tem The anti lock brake system does not operate when the rear differential is locked It is normal operation for the ABS warning light to be on at this time Type A Type B ABS warning light This light comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON position After a few seconds the light will go off When the light is on with the rear d...

Page 187: ... ro tor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when necessary Luggage stowage precautions When stowing luggage or cargo in the vehicle observe the following D Put luggage or cargo in the luggage compartment when at all possible Be sure all items are secured in place D Be careful to keep the vehicle bal anced Locating the weight as far for ward as possible helps maintain bal ance D For bett...

Page 188: ...r the driver s control of the vehicle In an accident they may injure the vehicle occupants NOTICE Do not load the vehicle beyond the vehicle capacity weight specified in Part 8 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 nu...

Page 189: ...ence 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...

Page 190: ... recom mend using snow tires If installing snow tires be sure to replace all four tires 2 All season tires All season tires are designed to provide better traction in snow and to be adequate for driving in most winter conditions as well as for use all year round All season tires however do not have adequate traction performance compared with snow tires in heavy or loose snow Also all season tires ...

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Page 192: ...Apply the parking brake firmly 2 Turn off unnecessary lights and acces sories 3 Manual transmission Press the clutch pedal to the floor and shift the trans mission into neutral Hold the clutch pedal to the floor until the engine is started A starter safety device will pre vent the starter from operating if the clutch pedal is not fully depressed Automatic transmission Put the selec tor lever in P ...

Page 193: ...cold engine z If the engine becomes difficult to start or stalls frequently have the engine checked immediately D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds This will allow you much better control D Drive slowly onto curbs and if pos sible at a right angle Avoid driving onto high sharp edged objects and other road hazards Failure to do so can lead to severe tire damage result ing in tire bursts D When p...

Page 194: ...or steep hill reduce your speed and downshift Remember if you ride the brakes excessively they may overheat and not work properly D Be careful when accelerating up shifting downshifting or braking on a slippery surface Sudden accelera tion or engine braking could cause the vehicle to spin or skid D Do not drive in excess of the speed limit Even if the legal speed limit permits it do not drive over...

Page 195: ...necessary risks by driving in dangerous places D Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off road A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim D Always check your brakes for effec tiveness immediately after driving in sand mud water or snow D After driving through tall grass mud rock sand rivers etc check that...

Page 196: ...8 F Do not use more than 70 solu tion for better coolant performance Check the condition of the battery and cables Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter start ing Chapter 7 3 tells you how to visually inspect the battery Your Toyota dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the level of charge Make sure th...

Page 197: ...ion depend on the proper use of correct equipment and cautious driving habits For your safe ty and the safety of others you must not overload your vehicle or trailer Ask your local Toyota dealer for further details be fore towing WEIGHT LIMITS Before towing make sure the total trail er weight gross combination weight gross vehicle weight gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the...

Page 198: ... fied for the trailer hitch Exceeding the maximum weight rating set by the trailer hitch manufacturer can cause an accident resulting in seri ous personal injuries D The gross vehicle weight must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR indicated on the Certification Label The gross vehi cle weight is the sum of weights of the unloaded vehicle driver pas sengers luggage hitch and trailer to...

Page 199: ...ota recommends removing the hitch when not towing to prevent injury and or damage due to the hitch in event of a rear end collision After removal of the hitch seal the installation area to prevent entry of exhaust fumes and mud NOTICE Do not use an axle mounting hitch as it may cause damage to the axle housing wheel bearings wheels and or tires BRAKES AND SAFETY CHAINS D Toyota recommends trailers...

Page 200: ...yota recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train com ponent engine transmission differen tial wheel bearing etc for the first 800 km 500 miles of driving MAINTENANCE D If you tow a trailer your vehicle will require more frequent maintenance due to the additional load For this informa tion please refer to the scheduled maintenance information in...

Page 201: ...ulting in jackknifing and loss of control This is especially true on wet or slippery surfaces D Avoid jerky starts or sudden accelera tion If your vehicle has a manual transmission prevent excessive clutch slippage by keeping engine rpm low and not racing the engine Always start out in first gear D Avoid jerky steering and sharp turns The trailer could hit your vehicle in a tight turn Slow down be...

Page 202: ...he blocks absorb the load 4 Apply the parking brake firmly 5 Shift into first or reverse manual or P automatic and turn off the engine When restarting out after parking on a slope 1 With the transmission in P position automatic or the clutch pedal de pressed manual start the engine With an automatic transmission be sure to keep the brake pedal de pressed 2 Shift into gear 3 Release the parking bra...

Page 203: ...d den braking This will also reduce wear on your brakes D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible D Do not rest your foot on the clutch or brake pedal This causes needless wear overheating and poor fuel econo my D Maintain a moderate speed on high ways The faster you drive the greater the fuel consumption By reducing your speed you will cut down on fuel con sumption D Keep the front ...

Page 204: ... the engine is not turning over or is turning over too slowly 1 Check that the battery terminals are tight and clean 2 If the battery terminals are O K switch on the interior light 3 If the light is out dim or goes out when the starter is cranked the battery is discharged You may try jump start ing See c Jump starting for further instructions If the light is O K but the engine still will not start...

Page 205: ...ns electrical burns or damaged electronic components these instructions must be followed precisely If you are unsure about how to follow this procedure we strongly recommend that you seek the help of a competent me chanic or towing service CAUTION D Batteries contain sulfuric acid which is poisonous and corrosive Wear protective safety glasses when jump starting and avoid spilling acid on your ski...

Page 206: ...depressed Positive terminal mark Booster battery Positive terminal mark Jumper cable Discharged battery 4 Make the cable connections in the or der a b c d a Connect the clamp of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the discharged battery b Connect the clamp at the other end of the positive red jumper cable to the positive terminal on the booster battery Discharged battery Jump...

Page 207: ... reverse order the negative cable and then the positive cable 7 Carefully dispose of the battery cover cloths they may now contain sulfuric acid 8 If removed replace all the battery vent plugs If the cause of your battery discharging is not apparent for example lights left on you should have it checked If your engine stalls while driving 1 Reduce your speed gradually keeping a straight line Move c...

Page 208: ...iator hoses and under the vehicle However note that water draining from the air conditioning is normal if it has been used CAUTION When the engine is running keep hands and clothing away from the moving fan and engine drive belts 4 If the engine drive belt is broken or the coolant is leaking stop the engine im mediately Call a Toyota dealer for as sistance 5 If the engine drive belt is O K and the...

Page 209: ...r D Do not start or run the engine while your vehicle is supported by the jack D Stop the vehicle on a level firm ground firmly set the parking brake and put the transmission in P automatic or reverse manual Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one being changed if neces sary D Make sure to set the jack properly in the jack point Raising the ve hicle with jack improperly posi tioned will dam...

Page 210: ...urn the joint in direction 2 until the jack is firmly secured to prevent it flying forward during a collision or sudden braking To remove the spare tire 1 Insert the end of the jack handle into the lowering screw and turn it counter clockwise 2 After the tire is lowered completely to the ground remove the holding brack et When storing the spare tire put it in place with the outer side of the wheel...

Page 211: ...heel block from the front for the front wheels or from the rear for the rear wheels Removing wheel ornament Steel wheels Aluminum wheels 3 Remove the wheel ornament Pry off the wheel ornament using the beveled end of the wheel nut wrench as shown CAUTION Do not try to pull off the ornament by hand Take due care in handling the ornament to avoid unexpected person al injury ...

Page 212: ...he jack Front Rear 5 Position the jack at the correct jack point as shown Make sure the jack is positioned on a level and solid place Raising your vehicle 6 After making sure that no one is in the vehicle raise it high enough so that the spare tire can be installed Remember you will need more ground clearance when putting on the spare tire than when removing the flat tire To raise the vehicle inse...

Page 213: ... Then lift up the wheel and get at least the top bolt started through its hole Wiggle the tire and press it back over the other bolts Before putting on wheels remove any cor rosion on the mounting surfaces with a wire brush or such Installation of wheels without good metal to metal contact at the mounting surface can cause wheel nuts to loosen and eventually cause a wheel to come off while driving...

Page 214: ...er the vehicle making sure the handle remains firmly fitted onto the jack handle extension Use only the wheel nut wrench and turn it clockwise to tighten the nuts Do not use other tools or any additional leverage other than your hands such as a hammer pipe or your foot Make sure the wrench is securely engaged over the nut Tighten each nut a little at a time in the order shown Repeat the process un...

Page 215: ...einstall the tire inflation valve cap as dirt and moisture could get into the valve core and possibly cause air leakage If the cap is missing have a new one put on as soon as possible 12 Restow all the tools jack and flat tire securely As soon after changing wheels as pos sible tighten the wheel nuts to the torque specified in Part 8 with a torque wrench and have a technician repair the flat tire ...

Page 216: ...f it is towed incorrectly Although most operators know the correct procedure it is possible to make a mistake To avoid damage to your vehicle make sure the following few precautions are observed If necessary show this page to the tow truck driver TOWING PRECAUTIONS Use a safety chain system for all towing and abide by the state provincial and local laws The wheels and axle on the ground must be in...

Page 217: ... dolly under the rear wheels If you do not use a towing dolly release the parking brake put the transmission in neutral and the transfer in H2 D Automatic transmission Use a towing dolly under the rear wheels NOTICE Never tow a vehicle with an automatic transmission from the front with the rear wheels on the ground as this may cause serious damage to the transmission From rear We recommend using a...

Page 218: ...e towing remove the towing hook cover in front of the emergency towing hook By doing this it prevents the towing cable from damag ing the bumper See Removing towing hook cover for emergency towing for in structions A driver must be in the vehicle to steer it and operate the brakes Towing in this manner may be done only on hard surfaced roads for a short dis tance and at low speeds Also the wheels ...

Page 219: ...d the transfer in H2 four wheel drive models The key must be in ACC engine off or ON engine running CAUTION If the engine is not running the pow er assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual Towing hook cover Clip Removing clip Installing clip 1 Use a phillips head screwdriver and re move the clip 2 Unhook the towing hook cover Removing ...

Page 220: ...tress will be put on the hook and the towing cable or chain may break causing serious injury or damage D If the towing vehicle can hardly move do not forcibly continue the towing Contact your Toyota dealer or a commercial tow truck service for assistance D Tow the vehicle as straight ahead as possible D Keep away from the vehicle during towing The following methods are effective to get out when yo...

Page 221: ...ng the button 4 Shift into N position 5 Insert the cover 6 Start the engine For your safety keep the brake pedal depressed Be sure to have the system checked by your Toyota dealer as soon as possible If you cannot shift the selector lever out of P position to other positions even though the brake pedal is de pressed use the shift lock override but ton as follows 1 Turn the ignition key to LOCK pos...

Page 222: ...er 1 2 If your keys are locked in the vehicle and you cannot get a duplicate many Toyota dealers can still open the door for you using their special tools If you must break a window to get in we suggest breaking the smallest side window be cause it is the least expensive to replace Be extremely cautious to avoid cuts from the glass Vehicles with engine immobiliser system Even if you lose only one ...

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Page 224: ...es ence of salt in the air near the sea coast or in areas of industrial pollution D High humidity accelerates corrosion es pecially when temperatures range just above the freezing point D Wetness or dampness to certain parts of your vehicle for an extended period of time may cause corrosion even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry D High temperatures will cause corrosion to those componen...

Page 225: ...f you drive on salted or gravel roads mud shields help protect your vehicle Full size shields which come as near to the ground as possible are the best We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion Your Toyota dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your area Keep your vehicle in...

Page 226: ... be scratched by some type of brushes unfiltered washing water or the washing process itself Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss especially on darker colors The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you wheth er the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle NOTICE To prevent damage to the antenna make sure it is retracted before driv ing your Toyota through an automatic ca...

Page 227: ...e shampoo to clean the carpets Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible Several types of foam cleaners are available some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to pro duce a foam To shampoo the carpets use a sponge or brush to apply the foam Rub in overlapping circles Do not apply water the best results are obtained by keeping the ca...

Page 228: ...enti lated shaded area NOTICE z If a stain should fail to come out with a neutral detergent apply a cleaner that does not contain an organic solvent z Never use organic substances such as benzine alcohol or gasoline or alkaline or acid solutions for clean ing the leather as these could cause discoloring z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth etc may scratch the fine grained surface of the...

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Page 230: ...n It is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the general maintenance items are performed regularly These checks or inspections can be done either by yourself or a qualified technician or if you prefer your Toyota dealer will be pleased to do them at a nominal cost Scheduled maintenance The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide or Owner s Manual Supplement are t...

Page 231: ... a few basic automotive tools Simple instructions for how to per form them are presented in Part 7 If you are a skilled do it yourself mechan ic the Toyota service manuals are recom mended Please be aware that do it your self maintenance can affect your warranty coverage See Owner s Warranty Informa tion Booklet or Owner s Manual Supple ment for the details General maintenance Listed below are the...

Page 232: ...ers Check that all service reminder indicators and warning buzzers function properly Steering wheel Check that it has the specified freeplay Be alert for changes in steering condition such as hard steering or strange noise Seats Check that all seat controls such as seat adjusters seatback recliner etc operate smoothly and that all latches lock securely in any position Check that the head re strain...

Page 233: ...hapter 7 2 for addi tional information Power steering fluid level Check the level through the reservoir The level should be in the HOT or COLD range depending on the fluid temperature See Chapter 7 2 for additional information Exhaust system If you notice any change in the sound of the exhaust or smell exhaust fumes have the cause located and corrected immedi ately See engine exhaust cautions in P...

Page 234: ...ese clues take your vehicle to your Toyota dealer as soon as possible It probably needs adjustment or repair CAUTION Do not continue driving with the ve hicle unchecked It could result in se rious vehicle damage and possibly personal injury ...

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Page 236: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 229 Part 7 DO IT YOURSELF MAINTENANCE Chapter 7 1 Introduction D Engine compartment overview D Fuse locations D Do it yourself service precautions D Parts and tools ...

Page 237: ...d back window washer fluid tank 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Fuse block 5 Battery 6 Engine coolant reservoir 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Engine oil level dipstick Engine compartment overview 3RZ FE engine ...

Page 238: ... Windshield and back window washer fluid tank 2 Power steering fluid reservoir 3 Engine oil filler cap 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Fuse block 6 Battery 7 Engine coolant reservoir 8 Engine oil level dipstick 5VZ FE engine ...

Page 239: ...ota Warranty statement for details and suggestions This part gives instructions only for those items that are relatively easy for an owner to perform As explained in Part 6 there are still a number of items that must be done by a qualified technician with special tools For information on tools and parts for do it yourself maintenance see Parts and tools Utmost care should be taken when work ing on...

Page 240: ...y harmful contaminants which may cause skin disorders such as in flammation or skin cancer so care should be taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact with it To re move used engine oil from your skin wash thoroughly with soap and water D Do not leave used oil within the reach of children D Dispose of used oil and filter only in a safe and acceptable manner Do not dispose of used oil and fil t...

Page 241: ...Tools D Rag or paper towel D Funnel only for adding oil Checking the engine coolant level Parts if level is low D Toyota Long Life Coolant or equiva lent See Chapter 7 2 for details about cool ant type selection D Demineralized or distilled water Tools D Funnel only for adding coolant Checking brake fluid Parts if level is low D SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 brake fluid Tools D Rag or paper towe...

Page 242: ... Parts D Water D Washer fluid containing antifreeze for winter use Tools D Funnel Replacing light bulbs Parts D Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original See charts in Re placing light bulbs in Chapter 7 3 Tools D Screwdriver ...

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Page 244: ...into the bottom of the engine 2 Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag 3 Reinsert the dipstick push it in as far as it will go or the reading will not be correct 4 Pull the dipstick out and look at the oil level on the end If the oil level is below or only slightly above the low level add engine oil of the same type as already in the engine Remove the oil filler cap and add engine oil ...

Page 245: ...fication marks Either or both API registered marks are added to some oil containers to help you select the oil you should use The API Service Symbol is located any where on the outside of the container The top portion of the label shows the oil quality by API American Petroleum Insti tute designations such as SJ The center portion of the label shows the SAE viscosity grade such as SAE 5W 30 Energy...

Page 246: ... the radiator cap when the en gine is hot Coolant type selection Use of improper coolants may damage your engine cooling system Your coolant must contain ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of your engine that contains aluminum components Use Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent In addition to preventing freezing and subsequent damage to the engine this type of coolant...

Page 247: ...are when filling the reservoir because brake fluid can harm your eyes and damage painted surfaces If fluid gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water NOTICE If you spill the fluid be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging the parts or paint Checking power steering fluid If cold add If cold O K If hot add If hot O K Check the fluid level on the dipstick If necessary add ...

Page 248: ...w tire pressure can cause poor sealing of the tire bead If the tire pressure is excessively low there is the possibility of wheel deforma tion and or tire separation High tire pressure produces a harsh ride handling problems excessive wear at the center of the tire tread and a greater possibility of tire damage from road haz ards If a tire frequently needs refilling have it checked by your Toyota ...

Page 249: ... even if damage is not obvious Tires deteriorate with age even if they have never or seldom been used This also applies to the spare tire and tires stored for future use REPLACING YOUR TIRES When replacing a tire use only the same size and construction as original ly installed and with the same or great er load capacity Using any other size or type of tire may seriously affect handling ride speedo...

Page 250: ...ble restrictions SNOW TIRE INSTALLATION Snow tires should be installed on all wheels Installing snow tires on the front wheels only can lead to an excessive difference in road grip capability between the front and rear tires which could cause loss of vehicle control When storing removed tires you should store them in a cool dry place Mark the direction of rotation and be sure to install them in th...

Page 251: ...ing wheels care should be taken to ensure that the wheels are re placed by ones with the same load ca pacity diameter rim width and offset Correct replacement wheels are available at your Toyota dealer A wheel of a different size or type may adversely affect handling wheel and bear ing life brake cooling speedometer odom eter calibration stopping ability headlight aim bumper height vehicle ground ...

Page 252: ... nuts are still tight after driving 1600 km 1000 miles D When using tire chains be careful not to damage the aluminum wheels D Use only the Toyota wheel nuts and wrench designed for your aluminum wheels D When balancing your wheels use only Toyota balance weights or equivalent and a plastic or rubber hammer D As with any wheel periodically check your aluminum wheels for damage If damaged replace i...

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Page 254: ...eep children away from the bat tery EMERGENCY MEASURES D If electrolyte gets in your eyes flush your eyes with clean water immediately and get immediate medical attention If possible con tinue to apply water with a sponge or cloth while en route to the medi cal office D If electrolyte gets on your skin thoroughly wash the contact area If you feel pain or burning get medi cal attention immediately ...

Page 255: ...ening may damage the battery case NOTICE z Be sure the engine and all accesso ries are off before performing main tenance z When checking the battery remove the ground cable from the negative terminal mark first and rein stall it last z Be careful not to cause a short cir cuit with tools z Take care no solution gets into the battery when washing it Checking battery fluid Type A Green Dark Clear or...

Page 256: ...s to the battery and when disconnecting them CAUTION D Always charge the battery in an un confined area Do not charge the battery in a garage or closed room where there is not sufficient ventila tion D Only do a slow charge 5 A or less Charging at a quicker rate is dangerous The battery may ex plode causing personal injuries NOTICE Never recharge the battery while the engine is running Also be sur...

Page 257: ...he clip Only install a fuse with the amperage rat ing designated on the fuse box lid If you do not have a spare fuse in an emergency you can pull out the PWR OUTLET or A C fuse which may be dispensable for normal driving and use it if its amperage rating is the same If you cannot use one of the same amper age use one that is lower but as close as possible to the rating If the amperage is lower tha...

Page 258: ...ke sure the ignition switch and light switch are off Use bulbs with the wattage ratings given in the table CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and require special handling They can burst or shatter if scratched or dropped Hold a bulb only by its plastic or metal case Do not touch the glass part of a bulb with bare hands NOTICE Only use a bulb of the listed type Light bulbs Bulb No W ...

Page 259: ...and the bulb retaining spring To install a bulb align the tabs of the bulb with the cutouts of the mounting hole 3 Install the rubber cover with the TOP mark upward and snuggle on the boss Insert the connector Make sure the rubber cover fits snugly on the connector and the headlight body Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota deale...

Page 260: ...and remove the cover 2 Lift up the soft casing and discon nect the cords 3 Release the bulb retaining spring and remove the bulb Install a new bulb and the bulb retaining spring To install the bulb align the cutouts of the bulb with the protrusions of the mounting hole ...

Page 261: ... casing into the cover 5 Install the cover with the retaining screws Aiming is not necessary after replacing the bulb When aiming adjustment is nec essary contact your Toyota dealer Use a Phillips head screwdriver Parking and front side mark er lights ...

Page 262: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 255 Front turn signal lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver Rear turn signal stop and tail and back up lights ...

Page 263: ...4RUNNER ᝌᛆ 256 a Back up light b Rear turn signal lights c Stop and tail light License plate lights Use a Phillips head screwdriver High mounted stoplight Use a Phillips head screwdriver ...

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Page 266: ... opening extension With wheel opening extension P225 75R 15 tire Overall length 4655 183 3 4655 183 3 4655 183 3 Overall width 1690 66 5 1730 68 1 1800 70 9 Overall height 1715 67 5 1760 69 3 1760 69 3 Wheelbase 2675 105 3 2675 105 3 2675 105 3 Front tread 1505 59 3 1505 59 3 1505 59 3 Rear tread 1495 58 9 1510 59 5 1510 59 5 Cargo weight rating kg lb 113 250 Unladen vehicle ...

Page 267: ... 1 Fuel Fuel type Unleaded gasoline Octane Rating 87 Re search Octane Number 91 or higher Fuel tank capacity L gal Imp gal 70 18 5 15 4 Service specifications ENGINE Valve clearance engine cold mm in 3RZ FE engine Intake 0 15 0 25 0 006 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 0 35 0 010 0 014 5VZ FE engine Intake 0 13 0 23 0 006 0 009 Exhaust 0 27 0 37 0 011 0 014 Spark plug type 3RZ FE engine DENSO K16R U NGK BKR5EYA...

Page 268: ...AC multigrade engine oil is recom mended Recommended oil viscosity SAE COOLING SYSTEM Total capacity L qt Imp qt 3RZ FE engine With rear heater 11 0 11 6 9 7 Without rear heater 10 0 10 6 8 8 5VZ FE engine With rear heater 9 0 9 5 7 9 Without rear heater 8 0 8 5 7 0 Coolant type Toyota Long Life Coolant or equivalent With ethylene glycol type coolant for a proper corrosion protection of aluminum c...

Page 269: ...h the lever type front drive control 1 0 1 1 0 9 Oil type Gear oil API GL 4 or GL 5 Recommended oil viscosity SAE 75W 90 DIFFERENTIAL Oil capacity L qt Imp qt Two wheel drive models 2 75 2 9 2 4 Four wheel drive models Front A D D 1 15 1 2 1 0 Except A D D 1 1 1 2 1 0 Rear With rear differential lock system 2 75 2 9 2 4 Without rear differential lock system 2 45 2 6 2 2 Oil type Hypoid gear oil AP...

Page 270: ...e force of 196 N 20 kgf 44 lbf 7 9 clicks Fluid type SAE J1703 or FMVSS No 116 DOT 3 STEERING Wheel freeplay Less than 30 mm 1 2 in Power steering fluid type Automatic transmission fluid DEXRONrII or III Tires Tire size Tire pressure kPa kgf cm2 or bar psi Front Rear P265 70R16 P225 75R15 220 2 2 32 220 2 2 32 200 2 0 29 200 2 0 29 Wheel size 7J 16 1 7JJ 16 2 7J 15 1 7JJ 15 2 1 Vehicles with steel...

Page 271: ...ystem gauges and meters ignition switch light vanity mir ror light daytime running light 6 OBD 7 5 A On board diagnosis sys tem 7 EFI 20 A Multiport fuel injection sys tem sequential multiport fuel injection system 8 HEAD RH 10 A Right hand headlight gauges and meters 9 HEAD LH 10 A Left hand headlight Instrument panel 10 TAIL 10 A Tail lights license plate lights instrument panel lights 11 A C 10...

Page 272: ...w defogger daytime running light system air conditioning system cruise control system rear differential lock system electronically controlled automatic transmission back up lights 26 IGN 10 A SRS airbag system seat belt pretensioners multiport fuel injec tion system sequential multiport fuel in jection system discharge warning light 27 ECU B 7 5 A Gauges and meters SRS airbag system seat belt pret...

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Page 274: ... 800 331 4331 If NHTSA receives similar com plaints it may open an investiga tion and if it finds that a safety de fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual prob lems between you your dealer or Toyota Motor Sales U S A Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or...

Page 275: ...C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C and they represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as mea sured under controlled conditions on spe cified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on braking straight ahead traction tests and does not include c...

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Page 277: ...inter driving tips 189 Before starting the engine 185 Brake pad wear limit indicators 180 Brake system 178 Brake system warning light 87 Brakes Fluid level 240 Pad wear limit indicators 180 Parking 112 Break in tips 172 Brightness control 79 C Car audio system 117 Carbon monoxide caution 176 Card holder 168 Checking and replacing fuses 249 Checking brake fluid 240 Checking the engine oil level 237...

Page 278: ...ireless remote control transmitter 215 If your engine stalls while driving 200 If your vehicle needs to be towed 208 If your vehicle will not start 197 Jump starting 198 Overheating 201 Towing 208 Engine Before starting the engine 185 Checking the coolant level 239 Emission control device 174 Engine compartment 230 Exhaust gas caution 176 Hood release 27 Oil consumption 176 Oil level 237 Overheati...

Page 279: ...w to start the engine 185 I Identification Engine 182 Vehicle 181 Ignition switch 93 Ignition switch light 81 Indicator symbols 6 Instrument panel Brightness control 79 Cigarette lighter and ashtray 162 Clock 161 Fuel gauge 85 Indicator symbols 6 Odometer 87 Tachometer 86 Thermometer 162 Trip meter 87 Instrument panel light control 79 Instrument panel overview 2 5 Interior light 80 J Jack Location...

Page 280: ... break in 172 O Odometer 87 Off road vehicle precautions 171 Off road driving precautions 188 Oil Consumption 176 Power steering 240 Viscosity and grade 237 Oil consumption 176 Open door warning light 87 Operation in foreign countries 174 Overdrive switch 95 99 Overheating Engine 201 Overheating Engine coolant 86 Overview Engine compartment 230 P Parking brake Operation 112 Reminder light 112 Pers...

Page 281: ...or defogger 83 Overdrive 95 99 Windshield wiper and washer 81 82 T Tachometer 86 Theft deterrent system 28 Theft prevention labels 182 Thermometer 162 Three way catalytic converter 174 Tie down hooks 169 Tilt steering wheel 72 Tires Changing 202 Flat tire 202 Rotation 243 Spare 203 Tire information 241 242 243 244 Tools 203 Towing Emergency towing 211 Emergency towing hook precautions 213 If your ...

Page 282: ...w 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 ...

Page 283: ...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 smallproblems fromgrowing into larger oneslat er on The repair manual outlines exactly what main tenance is required provides aschedulefor itsperfor mance and clearly explains how to do the work your self step by step Areas...

Page 284: ...eds to be towed 208 D Tips for driving during break in period 172 D How to start the engine 185 D General maintenance 224 D Complete index 269 Gas station information Fuel type UNLEADED gasoline Octane Rating 87 Research Octane Number 91 or higher See page 172 for detailed information Fuel tank capacity 70 L 18 5 gal 15 4 lmp gal Engine oil API grade SJ Energy Conserving or ILSAC multigrade engine...

Page 285: ...EALLY CARE ABOUT YOU 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 U ...

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