1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER key battery

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To defog or defrost the back win-
dow, push the switch.
The key must be in the ºONº position.
The thin heater wires on the inside of
the back window will quickly clear the
surface. An indicator light will illumi-
nate to indicate the defogger is oper-
ating.
Push the switch once again to turn
the defogger off.
The system will automatically shut off
after the defoggers have operated
about 15 minutes. Make sure you turn the defogger off
when the window is clear. Leaving the
defogger on for a long time could
cause the battery to discharge, espe-
cially during stop- and- go driving. The
defogger is not designed for drying
rain water or for melting snow.
NOTICE
To prevent the battery from be-
ing discharged, turn the switchon when the engine is running.
When cleaning the inside of the
back window, be careful not toscratch or damage the heaterwires.

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(a) Brake System Warning Light
This light has the following functions:
Parking brake reminder
If this light is on, make sure the park-
ing brake is fully released. The light
should 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 ve-
hicle carefully. There may be a prob-
lem 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 the brake fluid level is low...
At a safe place, test your brakes by
starting and stopping.
If you judge that the brakes still
work adequately, drive cautiously to
your nearest dealer or shop for re-
pairs.
If the brakes are not working, have
the vehicle towed in for repairs.
(For towing information, see Part
4.)CAUTION
It is dangerous to continue driv-
ing normally when the brake fluid
level is low.
If the brake fluid level is correct...
Have the warning system checked by
your Toyota dealer.
(b) Seat Belt Reminder Light and
Buzzer
Once the ignition key is turned to
ºONº or ºSTARTº, the reminder light
and buzzer come on if the driver's
seat belt is not fastened. Unless the
driver fastens the belt, the light keeps
on flickering and the buzzer sounds
for about 4 to 8 seconds.
(c) 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
operate, however, until the battery is
discharged. Turn off the air condition-
ing, blower, radio, etc., and drive di-
rectly to the nearest Toyota dealer or
repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not continue driving if the en- gine drive belt is broken or loose.
(d) Low Oil Pressure Warning Light
This light warns that the engine oil
pressure is too low.
If it flickers or stays on while you are
driving, pull off the road to a safe
place and stop the engine immediate-
ly. Call a Toyota dealer or qualified
repair shop for assistance.
The light may occasionally flicker
when the engine is idling or it may
come on briefly after a hard stop.
There is no cause for concern if it
then goes out when the engine is ac-
celerated slightly.
The light may come on when the oil
level is extremely low. It is not de-
signed to indicate low oil level, and
the oil level must be checked using
the level dipstick.
NOTICE
Do not drive the vehicle with thewarning light onÐeven for oneblock. It may ruin the engine.

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ºSTARTºÐStarter motor on. The key
will return to the ºONº position
when released.
For starting tips, see Part 3.
ºONºÐEngine on and all accesso-
ries on.
This is the normal driving position.
ºACCºÐAccessories such as the ra-
dio operate, but the engine is off.
If you leave the key in the ºACCº or
ºLOCKº position and open the driver's
door, a buzzer will remind you to re-
move the key.
ºLOCKºÐEngine is off and the
steering wheel is locked. The key
can be removed only at this posi-
tion. Vehicles with manual transmissionÐ
You must push in the key to turn the
key from ºACCº to the ºLOCKº posi-
tion.
Vehicles with automatic transmissionÐ
You must shift the selector lever into
the ºPº position before turning the key
from ºACCº to the ºLOCKº position.
When starting the engine, the key
may seem stuck at the ºLOCKº posi-
tion. To free it, first be sure the key
is pushed all the way in, and then
rock the steering wheel slightly while
turning the key gently.CAUTION
For manual transmission:
Never remove the key when the
vehicle is moving, as this will
lock the steering wheel and result
in loss of steering control.
NOTICE
Do not leave the key in the ºONº
position if the engine is not run-ning. The battery will dischargeand the ignition could be dam-
aged.

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The power outlet is designed for
power supply for car accessories.
The key must be in the ºACCº or
ºONº position for the power outlet to
be used.
NOTICE
To prevent the fuse from being
blown, do not use the electricityover the total vehicle capacity of 12V/120W.
To prevent the battery from be-ing discharged, do not use the
power outlet longer than neces-
sary when the engine is notrunning.
Close the power outlet lid when
the power outlet is not in use.Inserting a foreign object otherthan the appropriate plug that
fits the outlet, or allowing anyliquid into the outlet may cause
electrical failure or short cir-
cuits.
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The driver and all passengers
should fasten their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.
NOTICE
If driving through water, such
as when crossing shallowstreams, first check the depth of the water and the bottom of
the river bed for firmness. Driveslowly and avoid deep water.
Take all necessary safety mea-
sures to ensure that water dam-age to the engine or other com- ponents does not occur.
Water entering the engine airintake will cause severe engine
damage.
Water can wash the grease fromwheel bearings, causing rustingand premature failure, and mayalso enter the differentials,
transmission and transfer case,reducing the gear oil's lubrica-ting qualities.
Sand and mud that has accum-
lated in brake drums andaround brake discs may affectbraking efficiency and may dam-
age brake system components.
Always perform a maintenanceinspection after each day of
off- road driving that has takenyou through rough terrain,sand, mud, or water. For sche-
duled maintenance information,refer to the separate ºOwner's Manual Supplement/Maintenance
Scheduleº.
Winter driving tips
Make sure you have ethylene- glycol
antifreeze in the radiator.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type anti-freeze.
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 starting. 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 the engine oil viscosity
is suitable for the cold weather.
See Chapter 7- 2 for recommended
viscosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil
in your vehicle during winter months
may cause harder starting. If you are
not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealerÐhe will be pleased
to help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de- icer or glycerine into
the locks to keep them from freezing.
To open a frozen lock, try heating the
key before inserting it.

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Part 4
IN CASE OF AN
EMERGENCY
If your vehicle will not start
If your engine stalls while
driving
If your vehicle overheats
If you have a flat tire
If your vehicle needs to be
towed
If you cannot shift automatic
transmission selector lever
If you lose your keys
Before making these checks, make
sure you have followed the correct
starting procedure given in ºHow to
start the engineº in Part 3 and that
you have sufficient fuel.
If the engine is not turning over or
is turning over too slowlyÐ
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 starting. See º(c) Jump start-
ingº for further instructions.
If the light is O.K., but the engine still
will not start, it needs adjustment or
repair. Call a Toyota dealer or quali-
fied repair shop.
NOTICE
Do not pull- or push- start the ve- hicle. It may damage the vehicleor cause a collision when the en-
gine starts. Also the three- way
catalytic converter may overheatand become a fire hazard.
If the engine turns over at its nor-
mal speed but will not startÐ
1. Check that all the push- on connec- tors are tight. (For example, con-
nections at the spark plugs, ignition
coil and/or distributor)
2. If the connectors are O.K., the en- gine may be flooded because of
repeated cranking. See º(b) Start-
ing a flooded engineº for further
instructions.
If your vehicle will not start
Ð
(a) Simple checks

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(b) Starting a flooded engine
If the engine will not start, your
engine may be flooded because of
repeated cranking.
If this happens, turn the key to
ºSTARTº with the accelerator pedal
held down. Keep the key and acceler-
ator pedal so for 15 seconds and re-
lease them. Then try starting the en-
gine with your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
If the engine does not start after 15
seconds of cranking, release the key,
wait a few minutes and try again.
If the engine still will not start, it
needs adjustment or repair. Call a
Toyota dealer or qualified repair shop
for assistance.
NOTICE
Do not crank for more than 30 seconds at a time. This may over-heat the starter and wiring sys-tems.
(c) Jump starting
To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to your vehicle which
might result from battery explosion,
acid burns, electrical burns, or dam-
aged electronic components, these
instructions must be followed pre-
cisely.
If you are unsure about how to follow
this procedure, we strongly recom-
mend that you seek the help of a
competent mechanic or towing service.
CAUTION
Batteries contain sulfuric acid
which is poisonous and corro-
sive. Wear protective safety
glasses when jump starting, and
avoid spilling acid on your skin, clothing, or vehicle.
If you should accidentally get
acid on yourself or in your
eyes, remove any contaminated
clothing and flush the affected
area with water immediately.
Then get immediate medical
attention. If possible, continue
to apply water with a sponge or
cloth while en route to the med-
ical office.
The gas normally produced by
a battery will explode if a flame
or spark is brought near. Use
only standardized jumper cables
and do not smoke or light a
match while jump starting.
NOTICE
The battery used for boosting
must be 12 V. Do not jump startunless you are sure that thebooster battery is correct.

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COOLING SYSTEM
Total capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engineWith 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:
With ethylene- glycol antifreeze
(Do not use alcohol type.)
BATTERY
Open voltage *
at 20 C (68 F):
12.6Ð12.8 V Fully charged
12.2Ð12.4 V Half charged
11.8 Ð12.0 V Discharged
* : Voltage that is checked 20 minutes
after
the key is removed with all the lights
turned off
Charging rates:
5 A max.
CLUTCH
Pedal freeplay, mm (in.): 5Ð15 (0.2Ð0.6)
Fluid type: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT
3 MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oil capacity, L (qt., Imp. qt.):
3RZ- FE engine
Two- wheel drive models 2.6 (2.7, 2.3)
Four- wheel drive models
2.5 (2.6, 2.2)
5VZ- FE engine 2.2 (2.3, 1.9)
Oil type: Gear oil API GL- 4 or GL- 5
Recommended oil viscosity: SAE 75W- 90
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Fluid capacity (drain and ref ill),
L (qt., Imp. qt.): Two- wheel drive models Up to 1.6 (1.7, 1.4)
Four- wheel drive models Up to 2.0 (2.1, 1.8)