4RUNNER (1998)
Indicator symbols on the instrument panel
Automatic transmission fluid temperatu
light*
1
SRS airbag warning light *
1
Unengaged ºParkº warning light *
1
Anti-lock brake system warning light *
1
Seat belt reminder light
*
1
Open door warning light *
1
(type A)
(type B)
Low oil pressure warning light *
1
Low fuel level warning light *
1
Brake system warning light
*
1
Discharge warning light *
1
Malfunction indicator lamp *
1
Low windshield washer fluid level warn
Headlight high beam indicator light
Overdrive- off indicator light
Turn signal indicator lights
4RUNNER (1998)
Tire surface and wheel nuts
Check the tires carefully for cuts,
damage or excessive wear. See Chap-
ter 7- 2 for additional information.
When checking the tires, make sure
no nuts are missing, and check the
nuts for looseness. Tighten them if
necessary.
Tire rotation
Rotate the tires every 12000 km (7500
miles). See Chapter 7- 2 for additional
information.
Fluid leaks
Check underneath for leaking fuel, oil,
water or other fluid after the vehicle
has been parked for a while. If you
smell fuel fumes or notice any leak,
have the cause found and corrected
immediately.
Doors and engine hood
Check that all doors including back
door operate smoothly and all latches
lock securely. Make sure the engine
hood secondary latch secures the
hood from opening when the primary
latch is released. INSIDE THE VEHICLE
Items listed below should be
checked regularly, e.g. while per-
forming periodic services, cleaning
the vehicle, etc.
Lights
Make sure the headlights, stop lights,
tail lights, turn signal lights, and other
lights are all working. Check headlight
aim.
Service reminder indicators and
warning buzzers
Check that all service reminder indica-
tors and warning buzzers function
properly.
Steering wheel
Check that it has the specified free-
play. 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 restraint move up and
down smoothly and that the locks hold
securely in any latched position. For
folding- down rear seatbacks, swing- up
rear seat cushions and detachable
temporary third seat, check that the
latches lock securely.Seat belts
Check that the seat belt system such
as buckles, retractors and anchors op-
erate properly and smoothly. Make
sure the belt webbing is not cut,
frayed, worn or damaged.
Accelerator pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation
and uneven pedal effort or catching.
Clutch pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation.
Brake pedal
Check the pedal for smooth operation
and that the pedal has the proper
clearance. Check the brake booster
function.
Brakes
At a safe place, check that the brakes
do not pull to one side when applied.
Parking brake
Check that the lever has the proper
travel and that, on a safe incline, your
vehicle is held securely with only the
parking brake applied.
4RUNNER (1998)
J80003
Instrument panel
14. HEAD(LH) 10 A: Left- hand head-
light
15. DRL 7.5 A: Daytime running light
system
16. HEAD (LO RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight(low beam)
17. HEAD (LO LH) 10 A: Left- hand
headlight(low beam)
18. HEAD (HI RH) 10 A: Right- hand
headlight(high beam)
19. HEAD (HI LH) 10 A: Left- hand
headlight(high beam)
20. ACC 15 A: Car audio system, pow-
er antenna, clock, power rear view
mirror control 21. ECU- B 7.5 A:
SRS airbag warning
light
22. 4WD 20 A: A.D.D. control system,
four- wheel drive control system,
rear differential lock system
23. TURN 10 A: Turn signals lights,
emergency flashers
24. GAUGE 10 A: Gauges and meters,
back window defogger, daytime
running light system, air condition-
ing system, electric moon roof
25. ECU- IG 10 A: cruise control sys-
tem, anti- lock brake system, elec-
tronically controlled automatic
transmission system, power anten-na
26. WIPER 20 A: windshield wipers
and washer, back window wiper 27. IGN 7.5 A:
SRS airbag system,
multiport fuel injection system / se-
quential multiport fuel injection sys-
tem, discharge warning light
