4RUNNER (1998)
The brake pad wear limit indicators
on your disc brakes give a warning
noise when the brake pads are
worn to where replacement is re-
quired.
If you hear a squealing or scraping
noise while driving, have the brake
pads checked and replaced by your
Toyota dealer as soon as possible.
Expensive rotor damage can result if
the pads are not replaced when nec-
essary. Luggage stowage pr
ecau-
tions
When stowing luggage or cargo in the
vehicle, observe the following:
Put luggage or cargo in the lug-
gage compartment when at all pos-
sible. Be sure all items are se-
cured in place.
Be careful to keep the vehicle bal-
anced. Locating the weight as far
forward as possible helps maintain
balance.
For better fuel economy, do not
carry unneeded weight.
CAUTION
To prevent luggage or packages
from sliding forward during
braking, do not stack anything
in the luggage compartment
higher than the seatbacks. Keep
luggage or packages low, as
close to the floor as possible.
Never allow anyone to ride in
the luggage compartment. It is
not designed for passengers.
They should ride in their seats
with their seat belts properly
fastened. Otherwise, they are
much more likely to suffer seri-
ous bodily injury, in the event
of sudden braking or a colli-
sion.
4RUNNER (1998)
Checking brake fluid
To check the fluid level, simply look
at the see- through reservoir. The
level should be between the ºMAXº
and ºMINº lines on the reservoir.
It is normal for the brake fluid level
to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear. So be sure to keep the reser-
voir filled.
If the reservoir needs frequent refil-
ling, it may indicate a serious me-
chanical problem.
If the level is low, add SAE J1703
or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 brake
fluid to the brake reservoir. Remove and replace the reservoir
cover by hand.
Use only newly opened brake fluid.
Once opened, brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air, and excess
moisture can cause a dangerous loss
of braking.
CAUTION
Take care when filling the r
eser-
voir 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 preventit from damaging the parts orpaint.
